Golden Blonde

A nice golden blonde summertime brew, light and hoppy.

Brewer:	Randy Champagne		Email:	randyc@accuserve.net
Beer:	Golden Blonde		Style:	American Pale Ale
Type:	All grain		Size:	5.5 gallons
Color:	7 HCU (~6 SRM)		Bitterness:	33 IBU
OG:	1.049		FG:	1.010
Alcohol:	5.1% v/v (4.0% w/w)
Water:	Gypsum with tap water
Grain:	7 lb. American 2-row 1.8L 2 lb. German 2-row Vienna 3L 8 oz. German 2-row Munich 9.8L 4 oz. British Crystal 63L
Mash:	75% efficiency
	- 4.5 gallons of water @ 150° for 60 minutes - Sparge with 4.5 gallons of 170° water
Boil:	60 minutes	SG 1.039	7 gallons
	Irish Moss for the last 15 minutes of boil
Hops:	.5 oz. Cascade Plugs 6.5% (6.5% AA, 60 min.) .5 oz. East Kent Goldings 5.1% (5.1% AA, 45 min.) .5 oz. Cascade Plugs 6.5% (6.5% AA, 15 min.) .5 oz. US Hallertauer Leaf 4.5% (4.5% AA, 15 min.) .5 oz. East Kent Goldings 5.1% (5.1% AA, 15 min.) 1.5 oz. US Hallertauer Leaf 4.5% (aroma)
Yeast:	Pitchable WyEast American Ale #1056
Log:	Brewed on 5/19/2001 on my back porch. Primary for 7 days @ 60° F Secondary 7 days @ 60° F (dry hopped with 1.5 oz Hallertauer Leaf)
Carbonation:	2.7 volumes	Keg: 14.4 psi @ 40°F

Recipe posted 05/18/01.