| STYLE | OG | FG | ABV% | IBU | SRM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A. Blond Ale | 1.045-60 | 1.008-15 | 4.0-6.0 | 15-33 | 2-8 |
| B. American Wheat | 1.035-55 | 1.008-15 | 3.7-5.5 | 10-30 | 2-8 |
| C. Cream Ale | 1.044-55 | 1.007-10 | 4.4-5.7 | 10-22 | 2-4 |
Aroma: Some fruitiness; may have low to medium hop bouquet, principally from American hop varieties. Light maltiness. Low diacetyl OK.
Appearance: Pale straw to deep gold in color. Clear to brilliant. Good head retention.
Flavor: Soft, lightly malty palate, some fruitiness and hop flavor present. Usually balanced with a light to medium bitterness, though the accent tilts towards malt. Hop bitterness low to medium, although some versions are very restrained with hops, making the beer sweet in character. Low levels of diacetyl acceptable.
Mouthfeel: Medium body, though lighter mouthfeel from higher carbonation may be noticed.
Overall Impression: This beer is generally balanced with light hops and malt as an introduction to alternate beer styles for the mass-market beer consumer.
History: Currently produced by (American) microbreweries and brewpubs.
Ingredients: Generally all malt.
Vital Statistics: OG: 1.045-1.060
IBUs: 15-33 FG: 1.008-1.015
SRM: 2-8 ABV: 4-6%
Commercial Examples: Catamount Gold, Goose Island Blonde, Bridgeport Pintail Ale.
RECIPES:Aroma: Characteristic of wheat with some graininess. Bavarian Weizen's clovey and banana aromas are inappropriate. Hop aroma may be high or low but if present will be from American hop varieties.
Appearance: Usually pale straw to gold. Dark versions approximating Dunkel Weizens are acceptable. Clarity may range from brilliant to hazy with yeast approximating the hefe Weizen style of beer. Big, long-lasting head.
Flavor: Light graininess. Bavarian Weizenbier flavors such are banana esters and clove-like phenols are inappropriate. Hop flavor may be from low to high. Hop bitterness low to medium. Some fruitiness from ale fermentation acceptable; however, the use of a fairly neutral American ale yeast usually results in a clean fermentation. Little to no diacetyl.
Mouthfeel: Light to medium body. Higher carbonation is appropriate. Mouthfeel will appear lighter than actual body due to higher levels of carbonation.
Overall Impression: A light, refreshing beer that exhibits balanced hop and wheat maltiness.
Ingredients: Standard ale yeast. Often 50% wheat malt or more.
Vital Statistics: OG: 1.035-1.055
IBUs: 10-30 FG: 1.008-1.015
SRM: 2-8 ABV: 3.7-5.5%
Commercial Examples: Otter Creek Summer Wheat, Anchor Wheat, Boulevard Wheat, Pyramid Hefe-Weizen.
Aroma: Low hop aroma may be present. Low levels of DMS acceptable. Low maltiness. Some character from the use of corn as an adjunct may be present.
Appearance: Pale straw to pale gold. Clear to brilliant. Good head retention.
Flavor: Low hop bittering. Low maltiness; however, grainy sweetness from corn may be present. Low levels of fruitiness OK. Balanced, clean fermentation. No diacetyl.
Mouthfeel: Light body. Well carbonated. Smooth mouthfeel.
Overall Impression: A light, refreshing, thirst-quenching beer.
History: Adaptation of American light lager. Fermented as an ale, followed by cold conditioning or a blending of ale and lager beers, which reduces the fermentation byproducts.
Ingredients: Corn or rice is often used as adjuncts.
Vital Statistics: OG: 1.044-1.055
IBUs: 10-22 FG: 1.007-1.010
SRM: 2-4 ABV: 4.4-5.7%
Commercial Examples: Genesee Cream Ale, Little Kings Cream Ale.
RECIPES:A refreshing light ale for anytime of the year. The Australian Pride of Ringwood hops give this ale the perfect balance to wet your whistle. This homebrew has a low alcohol content which makes it a perfect days spent working in the yard. Our ingredients for this recipe include:
3.3 pounds of Gold malt extract
1 pound of Gold dry malt extract
1 pound of specialty grains
2 ounces of imported Pride of Ringwood hops
yeast
priming sugar
muslin bag
Mildly hopped with a light body, this brew tastes great any day of the week. Our ingredients for this recipe include:
3 lbs. of Extra light Dried Malt Extract
3 lbs. American 2-row malt
8 oz. of Specialty grains
Hallertau Bittering hops
Hallertau Aroma hops
Muslin bag
priming sugar
yeast
Honey gives this flavorful brew a light crisp body and flavor. This kit features Pride of Ringwood hops imported from Australia. A great summer beer and one for those who prefer a "light" beer. The kit includes:
3.3 lbs. Gold Malt extract
3 lbs. Honey
1/2 lb. Carapils grain blend
1/2 oz. Pride of Ringwood bittering hops
1/2 oz. Pride of Ringwood aroma hops
Wyeast 1098 British Ale yeast
priming sugar
A light, clean fermenting ale modeled after the "cream lagers" of the northeast United States. Low in gravity, long on flavor, this beer is a pale thirst-quencher, great for brewing and enjoying in the summertime. DWC Biscuit Malt gives our Cream Ale a warm, toasty flavor that complements the light hopping.
4 lbs. Pale Alexander's Malt
1 lb. Light DME
3/4 lb. US Caramel 10
1/4 lb. DWC Biscuit
1 oz. Mt. Hood (60 min)
1 oz. Willamette (1-2 min)
Wyeast European Ale #1338
A perfect Ale for those who enjoy a lighter bodied beer. A refreshing and easy to brew, light Cream Ale. A real crowd pleaser for all tastes. Some of our local customers brew this Plain American Styled beer every second or third time they brew. Our ingredients for this recipe include:
6 pounds of Gold malt extract
1/2 pound of specialty grains
2 ounces of US hops
yeast
priming sugar
muslin bag
Bronze Medal Winner - 1997 Minnesota Renaissance Festival
American 2-row 5.75 lb.
Belgian wheat 3.75 lb.
Perle 0.5 oz. 60 min.
Hallertau 0.5 oz. 20 min.
Saaz 0.5 oz. 5 min.
Yeast: Wyeast 1056
Mash Schedule (for all grains)
Protein rest @122 degrees for 30 min.
Infusion @154 degrees for 60 min.
Brewing Time:
apparently at least 120 min.
A classic pre-prohibition style ale that is light and hoppy backed with a firm malt body. If you are looking for a special Cream ale this is the kit for you. This is a good kit for people who don't like bitter beers and prefer something smoother. The kit contains:
6 lbs. Gold Malt extract
1/2 lb. Carapils grain blend
1 oz. Cascade bittering hops
1/2 oz. Cascade aroma hops
Wyeast 1056 American Ale yeast
priming sugar
Blond, well balanced favorite.
1 lb crystal 10
6 lb Moravian pale
1.5 oz Magnum
1 oz Cascade
American Ale II yeast
3/4 cup corn sugar