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Belgian Blonde Ale

December 31st, 2009
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I kegged the Belgian Blond Ale (BJCP: 18A) from Jamil’s Brewing Classic Styles book.    “A moderate-strength golden ale with a subtle Belgian complexity, slightly sweet flavor, and dry finish.”  Really looking forward to putting this on tap.   This was brewed on 11/07.   Still looking for a name for this batch while I’m in the process of carbonating to 3.7 volumes.

Ingredients:

11# Pilsener Malt
8 oz Wheat Malt
8 oz Aromatic Malt
1.5# Cane Sugar

Hops:

1.6 oz Hallertau 4% AA 60 Min

Yeast:

(2) WLP500 Trappist Ale – Fermented @67F

Yield:

5.5 Gallons

Stats:

OG: 1.065 IBU: 25 SRM: 5

Ben Brouse Food & Drink, Homebrew

Homebrew

December 23rd, 2009
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Beer is an extremely personal thing.  Making it yourself brings a whole different dimension to that.   When I brew a batch of beer, it is a challenge to push myself; to craft something as good or probably better than most things that you can buy.   

Simply said: I love good beer. 

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Ever wanted to try but think it is too difficult?   Think again.   Making good beer can be as simple or hard as you want it to be.  Homebrewers share a passion.   This video really tells the story.   Cheers
MasnBoilFerment

Ben Brouse Food & Drink, Homebrew

Chateau St Jean Winery

December 16th, 2009
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We recently took a trip to Sonoma, CA.   The grounds of Chateau St. Jean winery are stunning.

Ben Brouse Photography