natelindner
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Hi all,
I'll be making a blonde ale in preparation for summer. I'm looking for some nice citrus undertones just to give it a little character but not to be dominant in the taste profile. For that reason I've decided to boil the zest of about half a grapefruit during the last five minutes of the boil. I also wanted to use centennial and cascade or amarillo hops but I'm afraid that citrus zest in combination with citrusy hops will make the beer too citrusy. I am not finished designing a recipe but here is an outline: Also if you have any suggestions for hops please let me know
80% two row
15% white wheat
5% honey malt
Want to use centennial for bittering, and either cascade or amarillo for aroma to get around 20 IBU
Intended OG: 1.05
Wyeast American Ale II
I'll be making a blonde ale in preparation for summer. I'm looking for some nice citrus undertones just to give it a little character but not to be dominant in the taste profile. For that reason I've decided to boil the zest of about half a grapefruit during the last five minutes of the boil. I also wanted to use centennial and cascade or amarillo hops but I'm afraid that citrus zest in combination with citrusy hops will make the beer too citrusy. I am not finished designing a recipe but here is an outline: Also if you have any suggestions for hops please let me know
80% two row
15% white wheat
5% honey malt
Want to use centennial for bittering, and either cascade or amarillo for aroma to get around 20 IBU
Intended OG: 1.05
Wyeast American Ale II