Fetchez la Blonde

Biere de Garde BJCP 2008 – 16D

OG
1.070
FG
1.010
SRM
6.2
ABV
8.1%
IBU
24.7
Awards
2
Batch #
2016-07
Batch Size
10.00 gal
Boil Time
90 min
Brew Date
August 13, 2016
Tap Date
December 31, 2016
BU/GU
0.35
ABW
6.2%
Kcal
227 12 oz
Real Extract
5.2° P
Attenuation
84.8% apparent
69.6% real

Fermentables

American Pale Malt (2-Row)
22.00 lbs|81.5%
Type
Grain
Origin
United States
Color
1.0 SRM
PPG
28.0
Info
Smooth, less grainy, moderate malt flavor. Basic malt for all beer styles.
81.5%
Belgian Caravienne Malt
0.50 lbs|1.9%
Type
Grain
Origin
Belgium
Color
21.0-22.0 SRM
PPG
55.0
Info
Light crystal malt. Used in lighter Abbey or Trappist style ales.
German Light Munich Malt
1.00 lbs|3.7%
Type
Grain
Origin
Germany
Color
5.0-6.0 SRM
PPG
30.0
Info
For a malty, nutty flavor. Lagers, Oktoberfests and bock beer.
3.7%
Belgian Biscuit Malt
0.50 lbs|1.9%
Type
Grain
Origin
Belgium
Color
23.0-25.0 SRM
PPG
28.0
Info
Warm baked biscuit flavor and aroma. Increases body. Use in Belgian beers.
German Wheat Malt Light
1.00 lbs|3.7%
Type
Grain
Origin
Germany
Color
1.5-2.0 SRM
PPG
47.0
Info
Typical top fermented aroma; for wheat beers.
3.7%
Sucrose (Table Sugar)
2.00 lbs|7.4%
PPG
46.0
7.4%

Hops

2.25 oz
Kent Golding 6.7%
60 min Boil

Yeasts

1 pkg
Belgian Golden AleWLP570
White Labs

Equipment Profile15 Gallon/57 Liter Brew Pot (15) and 10 Gallon/38 Liter Cooler Mash Tun

Batch Size
10.00gal
Boil Volume
12.55gal
Evaporation Rate
9.00%per hour
Hop Utilization
100%
Mash Tun Volume
10.00gal
Mash Tun Weight
9.00 pounds
Mash Tun Specific Heat
0.30 cal/gram per °C
Top Up Water
0.00gal
Trub Chiller Loss
1.00gal

Mash Profile Single Infusion Mash, Light Bodied Beer, No Mash Out

Mash Steps

Step 1
Mash In75 min
150°F

Fermentation and Aging

14 days
Primary
62°F

Water Profile Denver, Colorado

Calcium
31.5
Bicarbonate
104
Sulfate
50.8
Chloride
23.5
Magnesium
8.5
Ideal PH
7.8

General Info

Collaboration brew with Matt Lawlor to compete in Big Beers 2017.

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Fetchez la Blonde – 2 Awards
Name
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Competition
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Date
01/28/2017
Style
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Place
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Name
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