Blonde Ale | Beginner Beer Recipe Kit | 5 Gallon Brewing Kit

Easy-Drinking Blonde Ale with a Clean Finish and Balanced Hop Character

This Blonde Ale recipe kit is the perfect “first brew” (and a repeat favorite for party kegs and easy-drinking cases). It pours light gold with a smooth, approachable malt backbone and a gentle hop presence that keeps every sip crisp and refreshing. Designed to ferment clean with low esters, this is a reliable, crowd-pleasing beer you’ll feel confident serving to everyone from craft nerds to “I usually drink lagers” friends.

What This Beer Tastes Like

• Flavor: Soft, lightly sweet malt with a clean finish
• Hop Character: Mild and balanced, adding a subtle earthy/floral touch
• Body: Light to medium-light, very easy to drink
• Best For: BBQs, birthdays, game day, and “brew-it-for-everyone” events

Kit Includes

• Liquid Malt Extract: 1 x 7 lb pouch
• Pellet Hops: Willamette
• Steeping Grains: Crystal 15
• Grain Steeping Bag: Included
• Wort Clarifier: Included
• Yeast: CellarScience CALI Yeast
• Priming Sugar: NOT included

Beer Stats

• Original Gravity (OG): 1.045
• Color (SRM): 4
• Bitterness (IBUs): 20
• ABV: 4.5%

Beginner-Friendly Brewing Notes

• Fermentation: Keep temperatures steady for the cleanest profile. A stable, moderate fermentation temp helps CALI yeast shine.
• Clarity: The included wort clarifier helps this beer finish brighter and cleaner in the glass.
• Packaging: If bottling, you’ll need priming sugar (sold separately). If kegging, you can carbonate in the keg as usual.

Why You’ll Love This Kit

• Great first recipe: Straightforward process and dependable results
• Clean, classic style: Light color, low fruity esters, and balanced bitterness
• Crowd-friendly: Easy-drinking beer that disappears fast at gatherings