The bench sheet · Tier 2 — style and ABV

Brew it: a starting point for Kasteel Tropical Exotic Fruit Ale

Kasteel Brouwerij Vanhonsebrouck · Fruit Beer · 7% ABV, from the approved label. Built for a 5-gallon batch at 72% efficiency.

What the label discloses

StyleFruit Beerfrom the label
ABV7%from the label
Readsfruitedfrom the label
ArchetypeClean Ale base (specialty frame)style inference

The starting point

OG1.069
FG1.016
ABV7%
IBU—
SRM~6

Grain bill style inference

12 lbAmerican 2-row pale malt92%
1 lbCrystal 40L8%

Hops style inference

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

1.5 ozMagnum60 min

Yeast & process style inference

YeastAmerican ale (US-05 / WLP001)
MashSingle infusion · 152°F (67°C) · 60 min
Ferment66°F (19°C) for 10–14 days
  • Fruited on the label: the filing doesn't say which fruit or how much — a common starting point is 1–2 lb/gal of purée in the fermenter after primary, but taste the real can before committing.