Blueberry Ale brewed with fresh picked blueberries.
Fermentables
89% - Rahr 2-Row
8
34
4
Mash
8% - Vienna - US
0.75
36
4
Mash
3% - Gambrinus Honey Malt
0.25
37
25
Mash
Hops
Perle
0.5
Pellet
Boil
60 min(s)
7.1
14.0
Saaz
0.5
Pellet
Boil
60 min(s)
3.4
6.7
Yeast
White Labs California Ale V WLP051
75%
Other Stuff
pounds frozen, then thawed blueberries
3
each
Secondary
Mash Steps
No mash steps in this recipe
Special Instructions
1.Mash at 150F for 60 minutes
2.Freeze blueberries, then thaw and add to secondary
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Comments
how did this ale turn out?
8/16/2018 3:19:45 PM
As I and others recall, it was pretty tasty. The blueberries that I used were more on the tart side, so it wasn't overly sweet. If you do brew this, I highly recommend using a large blow-off tube... I used a small one, and ended up with blueberries/beer all over the kitchen floor.
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how did this ale turn out?
8/16/2018 3:19:45 PMAs I and others recall, it was pretty tasty. The blueberries that I used were more on the tart side, so it wasn't overly sweet. If you do brew this, I highly recommend using a large blow-off tube... I used a small one, and ended up with blueberries/beer all over the kitchen floor.
8/17/2018 6:15:01 AM