Belgian Blond Ale (18 A)
Type: All Grain
Batch Size: 26.00 l
Boil Size: 29.00 l
Boil Time: 60 min
End of Boil Vol: 26.50 l
Final Bottling Vol: 26.00 l
Fermentation: Ale, Single Stage
Batch Size: 26.00 l
Boil Size: 29.00 l
Boil Time: 60 min
End of Boil Vol: 26.50 l
Final Bottling Vol: 26.00 l
Fermentation: Ale, Single Stage
Date: 13 Jun 2015
Brewer: Rhys
Asst Brewer:
Equipment: Viaola Mash/Boil
Efficiency: 75.00 %
Est Mash Efficiency: 78.0 %
Taste Rating: 30.0
Brewer: Rhys
Asst Brewer:
Equipment: Viaola Mash/Boil
Efficiency: 75.00 %
Est Mash Efficiency: 78.0 %
Taste Rating: 30.0
Taste Notes:
| Amt | Name | Type | # | %/IBU |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6.60 kg | Gladfield Pilsner Malt (1.9 SRM) | Grain | 1 | 97.1 % |
| 0.20 kg | Sugar, Table (Sucrose) (1.0 SRM) | Sugar | 2 | 2.9 % |
| 15.50 g | Pacific Jade [13.20 %] – Boil 60.0 min | Hop | 3 | 17.9 IBUs |
| 1.00 g | Koppa Floc (Boil 15.0 mins) | Fining | 4 | – |
| 10.00 g | Amarillo [9.20 %] – Boil 15.0 min | Hop | 5 | 4.0 IBUs |
| 10.00 g | Citra [12.00 %] – Boil 15.0 min | Hop | 6 | 5.2 IBUs |
| 1.0 pkg | Belgian Ardennes (Wyeast Labs #3522) [124.21 ml] | Yeast | 7 | – |
Gravity, Alcohol Content and Color
Est Original Gravity: 1.062 SG
Est Final Gravity: 1.012 SG
Estimated Alcohol by Vol: 6.5 %
Bitterness: 27.1 IBUs
Est Color: 3.9 SRM
Est Final Gravity: 1.012 SG
Estimated Alcohol by Vol: 6.5 %
Bitterness: 27.1 IBUs
Est Color: 3.9 SRM
Measured Original Gravity: 1.046 SG
Measured Final Gravity: 1.010 SG
Actual Alcohol by Vol: 4.7 %
Calories: 427.1 kcal/l
Measured Final Gravity: 1.010 SG
Actual Alcohol by Vol: 4.7 %
Calories: 427.1 kcal/l
Mash Profile
Mash Name: Single Infusion, Light Body, No Mash Out
Sparge Water: 18.40 l
Sparge Temperature: 75.6 C
Adjust Temp for Equipment: TRUE
Sparge Water: 18.40 l
Sparge Temperature: 75.6 C
Adjust Temp for Equipment: TRUE
Total Grain Weight: 6.80 kg
Grain Temperature: 22.2 C
Tun Temperature: 22.2 C
Mash PH: 5.20
Grain Temperature: 22.2 C
Tun Temperature: 22.2 C
Mash PH: 5.20
| Name | Description | Step Temperature | Step Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mash In | Add 17.21 l of water at 73.1 C | 65.6 C | 75 min |
Sparge: Fly sparge with 18.40 l water at 75.6 C
Mash Notes: Simple single infusion mash for use with most modern well modified grains (about 95% of the time).
Carbonation and Storage
Carbonation Type: Keg
Pressure/Weight: 12.54 PSI
Keg/Bottling Temperature: 7.2 C
Fermentation: Ale, Single Stage
Pressure/Weight: 12.54 PSI
Keg/Bottling Temperature: 7.2 C
Fermentation: Ale, Single Stage
Volumes of CO2: 2.3
Carbonation Used: Keg with 12.54 PSI
Age for: 30.00 days
Storage Temperature: 18.3 C
Carbonation Used: Keg with 12.54 PSI
Age for: 30.00 days
Storage Temperature: 18.3 C
Notes
Emailed Carl Vasta @tutatara to get pointers:
Yes 100% base malt, bit of candy sugar. Bitter with pj and a bit of stirian holdings late ferment at 25 deg C
Good luck
On Mon, Jun 8, 2015 at 12:05 PM, Rhys Williams wrote:
Hi Carl,As you know, The Auckland Guild of wine makers and Brewers have chosen Tuatara Ardennes for the clone brew of the year.I’m looking to brew this weekend, so was after some points if possible!Base Malt – Gladfield pale aleAre you using any gladiator or other malts?24 IBU – I’m assuming this mainly from the Pacific Jade, I was wondering what the hopping profile is for the Citra and Amarillo?What temperature are you fermenting the Ardennes at?—–First sparge, drew off all and recirculated through grain bed, trying to prevent astringency.Took first runnings, and reduced – 5g Pacific Jade, 15 mins 2g Amarillo and 2g Citra. O.G 1084 at 30cInital Gravity too low – due to over sparging. 1050 at 30c. Blended back higher gravity, still too lowTook approx 4L of, and boiled to reduce, also adding 100g cane sugar.
Initial ferment got to 33c – due to 1L with thermostat being at the bottom of the fridge cavity. Opened door, and reset target to 29c, will step down futher. Expecting esters!
Taste Notes from orignal bottle:
Aroma
Yeast evident, no hop, pilsner malt 8/12
Appearance:
Very clear, persistent bead 3/3
Flavour 16/20
Mouthfeel
Creamy 5/5
Overall
Very clean, great mouthfeel 8/10
40/50
