{"product_id":"south-coast-blonde-ale-extract-recipe-kit-5-gallon","title":"South Coast Blonde Ale | Extract Recipe Kit | 5 Gallons","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"socal-recipe-kit-description\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSouth Coast Blonde Ale Extract Recipe Kit\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSouth Coast Blonde Ale\u003c\/strong\u003e is a 5 gallon extract recipe kit for a clean, easy-drinking American blonde ale with soft malt, restrained bitterness, and a crisp ale finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe extract version keeps the brew day shorter while preserving the beer's clean blonde ale character. Golden Light LME provides the base, Crystal 15L is steeped for a light golden malt note, Willamette hops keep bitterness gentle, and Fermentis SafAle US-05 gives the beer a neutral ale fermentation profile when temperature is controlled.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis kit is a good fit for brewers who want a dependable light-colored beer without a full mash. It is approachable for newer brewers but still rewards careful sanitation, extract handling, fermentation control, and gentle packaging.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBeer Profile\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e American 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\u003eOriginal Gravity:\u003c\/strong\u003e about 1.049\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinal Gravity:\u003c\/strong\u003e about 1.011\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eABV:\u003c\/strong\u003e about 5.0%\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIBU:\u003c\/strong\u003e 20\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSRM:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRecommended Fermentation Temperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e 64-70°F\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDetailed Kit Contents\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBriess Golden Light LME:\u003c\/strong\u003e two 3.3 lb cans\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCrystal 15L malt:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8 oz, crushed for steeping\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWillamette hops:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1 oz pack; use 0.82 oz at 60 minutes\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFermentis SafAle US-05 American Ale Yeast:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1 sachet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSteeping Grain Handling\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe included Crystal 15L is milled by default and intended for steeping. Hold it around 150-155°F for 20-30 minutes, then remove the grain before boiling. Add the malt extract off heat and stir until fully dissolved before returning the kettle to the burner.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFlavor and Brewing Character\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExpect a pale gold beer with light malt, low caramel, mild Willamette hop character, and a clean finish. Because the beer is intentionally delicate, avoid scorching extract, hot fermentation, and oxygen pickup during packaging.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBrewing Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDissolve extract off heat:\u003c\/strong\u003e This reduces scorching and helps prevent syrup from sticking to the kettle bottom.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMeasure the hop addition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Use 0.82 oz Willamette from the 1 oz pack and save the small remainder.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eControl fermentation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ferment US-05 around 64-70°F for a clean ale profile.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePackage carefully:\u003c\/strong\u003e Confirm stable gravity before packaging and avoid splashing during transfer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eServe fresh:\u003c\/strong\u003e Blonde ale is best when it tastes bright, clean, and fresh.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c!-- socal-recipe-kit-required-links:start --\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"recipe-kit-addons\"\u003e\n  \u003ch3\u003eHelpful Bottling \u0026amp; Kegging Add-Ons\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \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 so you are ready on packaging day.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eUse our \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/priming-sugar-calculator\"\u003ePriming Sugar Calculator\u003c\/a\u003e to calculate sugar by 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 carbonation level.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- socal-recipe-kit-required-links:end --\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0814\/4807\/5542\/files\/south-coast-blonde-ale-extract-recipe-kit-5-gallon-instructions-standard-2026-05-26.pdf?v=1779841834\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eDownload the South Coast Blonde Ale extract brewing instructions PDF\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"SoCal Brewing Supply","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51258923909398,"sku":"recipe-kit-south-coast-blonde-ale-5g-extract","price":40.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0814\/4807\/5542\/files\/south-coast-blonde-ale-extract---724fe8fa-1e6b-4f63-852b-abc7e1e2d5c5.png?v=1777531457","url":"https:\/\/socalbrewingsupply.com\/products\/south-coast-blonde-ale-extract-recipe-kit-5-gallon","provider":"SoCal Brewing Supply","version":"1.0","type":"link"}