Westy Blonde
Batch22 L
Boil75 min
IBU37.1 IBUs
SRM4.1
OG1.049
FG1.008
ABV5.4%
Style Details
| Name | Cat. | OG Range | FG Range | IBU | SRM | Carb | ABV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Belgian Single | 26 A | 1.044 - 1.054 | 1.004 - 1.01 | 25 - 45 | 5.9 - 9.9 | 2.4 - 3.4 | 4.8 - 6 % |
Fermentables
| Name | Amount | % |
|---|---|---|
| Eraclea Pilsner | 2.1 kg | 47.19 |
| Pale Ale (Dingemans) | 2.1 kg | 47.19 |
| Candi Sugar, Clear | 250 g | 5.62 |
Hops
| Name | Amount | Time | Use | Form | Alpha % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northern Brewer | 31 g | 60 min | Boil | Pellet | 6.1 |
| Styrian Goldings | 27 g | 20 min | Boil | Pellet | 3.8 |
| Hallertau Tradition | 25 g | 15 min | Boil | Pellet | 5.8 |
Miscs
| Name | Amount | Time | Use | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lactic Acid | 4.00 ml | 60 min | Mash | Water Agent |
| Calcium Chloride | 3.50 g | 60 min | Mash | Water Agent |
| Gypsum (Calcium Sulfate) | 2.50 g | 60 min | Mash | Water Agent |
| Epsom Salt (MgSO4) | 1.00 g | 60 min | Mash | Water Agent |
| Salt | 0.50 g | 60 min | Mash | Water Agent |
Yeast
| Name | Lab | Attenuation | Temperature |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trappist High Gravity (3787) | Wyeast Labs | 76% | 17.8°C - 25.6°C |
Mash
| Step | Temperature | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Dough In | 59°C | 1 min |
| Saccharification Rest | 65°C | 70 min |
| Glycoprotein Rest | 72°C | 15 min |
| Mash Out | 77°C | 15 min |
Water Profile
| Ca | Mg | Na | Cl | SO4 | HCO3 | pH |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9.8 | 0.6 | 4.1 | 7.3 | 9.1 | 17.0 | 7.02 |
Notes
36pts - Beer Boars Tusk Fest 2025 - SILVER; 38pts - Scottish National - GOLD
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Brewer's Notes
This Belgian Single was entered into the Scottish National Homebrew Competition 2026 under the name “A Better Beer Than The One I Was Going To Send”. It certainly was and took gold on the Monastic Ales table.