{"product_id":"nun-the-wiser-belgian-blonde-ale-extract-recipe-kit-5-gallon","title":"Nun the Wiser Belgian Blonde Ale | Extract Recipe Kit | 5 Gallons","description":"\u003ch2\u003eNun the Wiser Belgian Blonde Ale\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eBelgian 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eNun 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhy Brew This Kit\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCompanion version:\u003c\/strong\u003e This is the extract with grains version. If you prefer the other brew-day format, see the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/nun-the-wiser-belgian-blonde-ale-all-grain-recipe-kit-5-gallon\"\u003eNun the Wiser Belgian Blonde Ale all-grain recipe kit\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBeer Profile\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Belgian Blonde Ale\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBatch Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5 gallons\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEstimated OG:\u003c\/strong\u003e ~1.058–1.063\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEstimated FG:\u003c\/strong\u003e ~1.008–1.012\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEstimated ABV:\u003c\/strong\u003e ~6.0–6.6%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBitterness:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moderate, ~20–26 IBU\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Deep gold\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFermentation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Belgian ale fermentation with warm finish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGrain Milling\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat to Expect\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eSoft pale malt, light honeyed grain, pear-like Belgian yeast fruit, gentle peppery spice, restrained noble hop bitterness, and a dry golden finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFermentation Requirements\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003ePitch 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eDetailed Kit Contents\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBriess Pilsen Light DME:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3 lbs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBriess Pilsen Light DME:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2 lbs supplied as two 1 lb packs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVienna Malt:\u003c\/strong\u003e 12 Ounces\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCarafoam® Malt:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8 Ounces\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClear Belgian Candi Sugar:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1 lb\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStyrian Golding Hops:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1 Ounce\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSaaz Hops:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1 Ounce\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLalBrew Abbaye Yeast:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1 Sachet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLarge Muslin Grain Bag:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1 Large Muslin Bag\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBrewing Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eDissolve extract off heat, keep the specialty steep controlled, and add clear candi sugar late in the boil for a dry Belgian finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0814\/4807\/5542\/files\/nun-the-wiser-belgian-blonde-ale-extract-instructions-boil-duration.pdf?v=1778214235\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDownload the Nun the Wiser Belgian Blonde Ale brewing instructions PDF\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHelpful Bottling \u0026amp; Kegging Add-Ons\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBottling this batch?\u003c\/strong\u003e Add \u003ca href=\"\/products\/powdered-dextrose-priming-sugar\"\u003epowdered dextrose priming sugar\u003c\/a\u003e and use our \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/priming-sugar-calculator\"\u003ePriming Sugar Calculator\u003c\/a\u003e for the actual packaged volume, beer temperature, and carbonation target.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eKegging instead?\u003c\/strong\u003e Use our \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/keg-carbonation-calculator\"\u003eBeer Carbonation Chart \u0026amp; Keg Serving Pressure Calculator\u003c\/a\u003e to choose the right CO₂ pressure for your serving temperature and target carbonation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"SoCal Brewing Supply","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51296274055446,"sku":"recipe-sunlit-cloister-belgian-blonde-extract-5gal","price":58.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0814\/4807\/5542\/files\/belgian-blonde-ale-recipe-kit-artwork---f4ee4c2a-c22a-48b3-9048-40f0a5faf4a3_0ff38e9e-59c6-45e7-a18b-137d17f7ec08.png?v=1778195604","url":"https:\/\/socalbrewingsupply.com\/products\/nun-the-wiser-belgian-blonde-ale-extract-recipe-kit-5-gallon","provider":"SoCal Brewing Supply","version":"1.0","type":"link"}