The bench sheet · Tier 2 — style and ABV
Brew it: a starting point for Monk Lite
Thirsty Monk · Blonde / Golden Ale · 4.5% ABV, from TTB filing № 18343001000011. Built for a 5-gallon batch at 72% efficiency.
What the filing discloses
StyleBlonde / Golden Alefrom the filing
ABV4.5%from the filing
ArchetypeAmerican Amber Alestyle inference
The starting point
OG1.046
FG1.012
ABV4.5%
IBU—
SRM~13
Grain bill style inference
| 7 lb | American 2-row pale malt | 80% |
| 1 lb | Crystal 60L | 12% |
| 0.75 lb | Munich malt | 8% |
Hops style inference
The filing doesn't name varieties — these are the archetype's, and the real beer may use anything.
| 1.25 oz | Cascade | 60 min |
| 1.25 oz | Willamette | 10 min |
Yeast & process style inference
| Yeast | American ale (US-05 / WLP001) | |
| Mash | Single infusion · 153°F (67°C) · 60 min | |
| Ferment | 66°F (19°C) for 10–14 days | |