I brewed this blonde at the end of November and bottled January 4th and can't figure out why its still flat and blah tasting after a month + of bottle conditioning. The only thing I can figure out is that during mash my temps where off due to a malfunctioning thermometer and not performing an iodine test for starch for conversions. The Brown I bottled less than 2 weeks ago already is coming around and the ESB I have in clearing has more flavor than the Flat Blonde ( Brewchezs Stawberry Blonde without the stawberrys is what I have decided will be my house Blonde brew. Must be the wheat in the recipe that makes it great).By the way I am still new to all grain and am having a hard time being consistent with hydrometer readings and note taking.

11.5 lbs. American 2-row malt
½ lb. 20L Crystal malt
½ lb honey malt

1 lb. clover honey
0.5 oz. Willamette (6.6 AA) 60 min.
0.5 oz. Willamette (6.6 AA) 30 min.
Wyeast 1272 (American Ale II)
Forum: Homebrewing | Author: inspectord
Posted: February 4, 2009, 3:37 pm

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