Busted Weedwhacker Blonde

While not necessary, and polite purists will grumble quietly to themselves, the small amount of cane sugar lends a nice, suble caramel flavor without compromising crispness.

Brewer:	Phil's Brew Depot		Email:	ragpc@yahoo.com
Beer:	Busted Weedwhacker Blonde		Style:	Blonde
Type:	All grain		Size:	5 gallons
Color:	7 HCU (~5 SRM)		Bitterness:	31 IBU
OG:	1.051		FG:	1.010
Alcohol:	5.2% v/v (4.1% w/w)
Water:	FIltered tap water + 1/2 tsp Gypsum.
Grain:	7 lb. Belgian pale 5.34 oz. Wheat malt 1 lb. 8 oz. German Vienna
Mash:	72% efficiency
	60 minute infusion mash at 154°. Sparge at 170° to make 5.5 gallons.
Boil:	60 minutes	SG 1.046	5.5 gallons
	6 oz. Cane sugar
	1/2 tsp Irish Moss.
Hops:	1.5 oz. Liberty (4.5% AA, 60 min.) .25 oz. Liberty (4.5% AA, 30 min.) .5 oz. Saaz (3.5% AA, 30 min.)
Yeast:	German Ale/Kolsch
Log:	Primary at 55° for 10 days. Secondary at 45° for 14 days. It's much better after at least three weeks of cold-conditioning.
Carbonation:	2.6 volumes	Keg: 13.4 psi @ 40°F

Recipe posted 11/09/08.