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Nun the Wiser Belgian Blonde Ale | Extract Recipe Kit | 5 Gallons

by SoCal Brewing Supply
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$58.99 - $58.99
$58.99
$58.99 - $58.99
$58.99
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The short version before the full profile, ingredients, and process notes below.

Method Extract / partial-mash Approachable brew day using malt extract plus any grain steps listed in the instructions.
Batch 5 gallon batch Ingredients for the batch; equipment is separate unless stated.
Difficulty Beginner-friendly PDF instructions are linked here and repeated in the full details below.
Still need Sanitizer + fermenter + packaging Bottling, canning, or kegging supplies are handled separately.
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Nun the Wiser Belgian Blonde Ale

Belgian Blonde Ale is the approachable golden doorway into Belgian brewing: expressive enough to feel special, dry enough to stay drinkable, and smooth enough to win over brewers who do not usually reach for stronger abbey-style ales. The style should show pale malt, a soft golden color, light fruit, restrained spice, and a clean finish that keeps the beer from feeling heavy.

Nun the Wiser is built around that balance. Belgian Pilsner malt gives it a clean foundation, Vienna malt adds a little golden bread-crust depth, clear candi sugar helps the beer finish dry, and LalBrew Abbaye brings the pear-like fruit and gentle spice that make the style feel Belgian without turning it into a phenolic spice bomb.

Why Brew This Kit

This is a strong choice when you want a Belgian ale that feels elegant instead of intense. It is flavorful enough for a slow pour, but crisp and dry enough for repeat pours, especially after a short conditioning period lets the yeast character settle into the malt.

Companion version: This is the extract with grains version. If you prefer the other brew-day format, see the Nun the Wiser Belgian Blonde Ale all-grain recipe kit.

Beer Profile

  • Style: Belgian Blonde Ale
  • Batch Size: 5 gallons
  • Estimated OG: ~1.058–1.063
  • Estimated FG: ~1.008–1.012
  • Estimated ABV: ~6.0–6.6%
  • Bitterness: Moderate, ~20–26 IBU
  • Color: Deep gold
  • Fermentation: Belgian ale fermentation with warm finish

Grain Milling

We automatically mill the grains included with SoCal Brewing Supply beer recipe kits so they are ready for brew day. If you want the grains left unmilled, please add that request in the shopping cart notes before checkout. We’ll do our best to support unmilled requests when packing your order.

What to Expect

Soft pale malt, light honeyed grain, pear-like Belgian yeast fruit, gentle peppery spice, restrained noble hop bitterness, and a dry golden finish.

Fermentation Requirements

Pitch LalBrew Abbaye into well-aerated wort around 64–66°F. Hold early fermentation controlled, then let it rise gradually toward 70–72°F as activity slows. Confirm stable gravity before packaging.

Detailed Kit Contents

  • Briess Pilsen Light DME: 3 lbs
  • Briess Pilsen Light DME: 2 lbs supplied as two 1 lb packs
  • Vienna Malt: 12 Ounces
  • Carafoam® Malt: 8 Ounces
  • Clear Belgian Candi Sugar: 1 lb
  • Styrian Golding Hops: 1 Ounce
  • Saaz Hops: 1 Ounce
  • LalBrew Abbaye Yeast: 1 Sachet
  • Large Muslin Grain Bag: 1 Large Muslin Bag

Brewing Notes

Dissolve extract off heat, keep the specialty steep controlled, and add clear candi sugar late in the boil for a dry Belgian finish.

Download the Nun the Wiser Belgian Blonde Ale brewing instructions PDF.

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