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Belgian Blond Ale

BJCP 25A specs

The band is the guideline range — the marker is where the modern homebrew average actually lies.

OG

1.064

1.062

1.075

FG

1.014

1.008

1.018

ABV

6.6%

6.0

7.5

IBU

26

15

30

BU:GU

0.41

0.20

0.48

SRM

7

4

6

Grain character

Each axis is scaled to how intense that flavour gets in real malt bills.

Hop character

0-5 scale. 0s mean no aroma values available.

Common grains

Average share of the grain bill when used.

2°
Pilsner malt74%
—
Sugar (cane/table)9%
2°
Wheat malt11%
2°
Pale / 2-row (generic)55%
9°
Munich (light)11%
20°
Crystal (light, ~10-30°L)8%
20°
Aromatic malt5%
55°
Crystal (medium, ~40-70°L)6%

Common hops

By how often brewers reach for them.

Alpha2.5–6.0%Beta4.0–8.0%

Styrian Goldings🇸🇮

Hallertau Mittelfrüh🇩🇪

East Kent Goldings

Alpha4.0–6.5%Beta1.9–3.0%

Alpha11.0–16.0%Beta5.0–8.0%

Hersbrucker🇩🇪

Alpha1.5–4.0%Beta2.5–6.0%

Cascade🇺🇸

Alpha4.0–9.0%Beta4.5–9.0%

Tettnanger🇩🇪

Alpha2.5–6.0%Beta3.0–5.0%

Common yeasts

By how often brewers pitch each strain.

Atten72–78%Temp12–25°C

Atten68–72%Temp12–25°C

3522 Belgian Ardennes

Atten72–76%Temp18–24°C

WLP530 Abbey Ale Yeast

Atten75–80%Temp19–22°C

1388 Belgian Strong Ale

Atten74–78%Temp18–27°C

Atten77–83%Temp17–25°C

WLP570 Belgian Golden Ale Yeast

Atten78–85%Temp20–24°C

WLP500 Trappist Ale Yeast

Atten75–80%Temp18–22°C

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