The bench sheet · Tier 2 — style and ABV

Brew it: a starting point for Nash Year's Eve

Center Ice Brewery · Blonde / Golden Ale · 12.5% ABV, from the approved label. Built for a 5-gallon batch at 72% efficiency.

What the label discloses

StyleBlonde / Golden Alefrom the label
ABV12.5%from the label
Readsimperialfrom the label
ArchetypeAmerican Amber Alestyle inference

The starting point

OG1.127
FG1.032
ABV12.5%
IBU—
SRM~13

Grain bill style inference

19 lbAmerican 2-row pale malt80%
2.75 lbCrystal 60L12%
2 lbMunich malt8%

Hops style inference

The label doesn't name varieties — these are the archetype's, and the real beer may use anything.

1.25 ozCascade60 min
1.25 ozWillamette10 min

Yeast & process style inference

YeastAmerican ale (US-05 / WLP001)
MashSingle infusion · 153°F (67°C) · 60 min
Ferment66°F (19°C) for 10–14 days
  • Imperial-strength: pitch double the yeast, oxygenate well, and expect a longer, warmer finish.