FWK Creative Blonde

FWK Creative Blonde

Here you have FWK Creative Blonde, which is a base suitable for making blonde, pale ale and lager.
You choose what you want to do next with the choice of yeast, dry hops and any other creative touches. We encourage tinkering!

Please note that yeast and dry hops are not included and must be ordered separately.

The wort in FWK Creative Blonde is brewed with 90% pilsner malt, 5% dextrin malt and 5% wheat malt. Mosaic and Citra are used in whirlpool brewing.
Choose whether to add water, based on the result you want.

Estimated values:
(20 liters is the standard procedure for the Fresh Wort Kit)

15 liters (do not add water): ABV 7.3%, OG 1.067, FG 1.012*, IBU 23, EBC 10
20 liters (add 5 liters of water): ABV 5.4%, OG 1.050, FG 1.009*, IBU 17, EBC 8
25 liters (add 10 liters of water): ABV 4.4%, OG 1.040, FG 1.007*, IBU 14, EBC 6

*using Fermentis US-05 as yeast

The possibilities for tampering are endless! - Here are some suggestions:

Hops: Add optional hops for extra aroma
Sourcing: Use Philly Sour yeast
Low carb: Add Amigase for full fermentation
Gluten reduced: Add Brewer's Clarex
Increased strength: Omit the water, or add extra fermentable sugar (malt extract etc.)
Lactose: Give the beer an extra smooth body and sweetness
Other additions: Oak, coffee, spices, orange peel, fruit/puree, cocoa nibs...

Suggestions for hops and yeast:

As mentioned, we want to encourage experimentation. Nevertheless, it can be good and reassuring to have some concrete suggestions, which can also inspire you to make your own adjustments. Here are some suggestions:

• Hoppy Blonde: Dry hopped with e.g. Citra or El Dorado. Yeast with neutral American yeast.
• Belgian Blonde: Yeast with Belgian yeast, e.g. BE-256, BE-134, Farmhouse Ale.
• American Sour: Yeast with Philly Sour + US-05. Feel free to experiment with fruit puree

FWK Creative also works great for using up leftover hops!

Feel free to read about what aroma each hop contributes, and choose what sounds good together - This is fun, and you are often impressed by new hop combinations!

General recommendation for carbonation:
Add 6g sugar per liter of beer when bottling, and let it carbonate at 20-28°C for about 14 days before storing in a cool place.
CO2 volume in keg: about 2.5 - See carbonation table here