{"product_id":"tropical-mist-citrus-blonde-ale-all-grain-recipe-kit-5-gallon","title":"Tropical Mist Citrus Blonde Ale | Clone All-grain Recipe Kit | 5 Gallons","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDry yeast update:\u003c\/strong\u003e This kit now includes LalBrew New England dry yeast. It does not use liquid yeast, so yeast ice protection is not required.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTropical Mist Citrus Blonde Ale Recipe Kit | All-Grain | 5 Gallon\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eTropical Mist is a light, citrus-driven blonde ale built for a soft grain profile, restrained bitterness, gentle London Fog yeast character, and fresh Valencia orange added after fermentation. This all-grain version follows the source mash profile with Weyermann® Pilsner Malt, oats, wheat, and acidulated malt to keep the beer pale, refreshing, and expressive without turning it heavy or aggressively hoppy.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBeer Profile\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Citrus Blonde Ale \/ Blonde Ale 18A-inspired\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 1.044\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEstimated FG:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.006\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEstimated ABV:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBitterness:\u003c\/strong\u003e 15 IBUs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBoil Time:\u003c\/strong\u003e 90 minutes\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\u003eFermentation Requirements\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eFerment with White Labs LalBrew New England dry yeast London Fog around 67°F until nearly finished, then raise to about 72°F to finish cleanly. Fresh Valencia orange is added after fermentation; keep sanitation tight and avoid oxygen pickup.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eDetailed Kit Contents\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe kit ships with:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeyermann® Pilsner Malt:\u003c\/strong\u003e 96 oz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlaked Oats:\u003c\/strong\u003e 16 oz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRahr Unmalted White Wheat:\u003c\/strong\u003e 16 oz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeyermann® Acidulated Malt:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4 oz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCTZ hops:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1 oz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhite Labs LalBrew New England dry yeast:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1 pack\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eImportant Fresh Orange Note\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis recipe uses \u003cstrong\u003e1 lb rinsed and macerated Valencia oranges\u003c\/strong\u003e added after fermentation. Fresh oranges are not included in the kit. Cut the fruit into pieces no larger than 1\/2 inch, use clean\/sanitized tools, and avoid excessive contact time that can create pithy bitterness.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFlavor and Brewing Character\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eExpect a pale, easy-drinking blonde ale with soft grain texture, low bitterness, light haze, gentle fermentation fruitiness, and fresh citrus character from Valencia orange. CTZ provides balance only; this is not meant to drink like an IPA.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you are bottle conditioning, you will need to purchase \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/socalbrewingsupply.com\/products\/powdered-dextrose-priming-sugar\"\u003ePriming Sugar\u003c\/a\u003e, sold separately. Use our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/socalbrewingsupply.com\/pages\/priming-sugar-calculator\"\u003ePriming Sugar Calculator\u003c\/a\u003e to determine the ideal amount for your desired carbonation level.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you are kegging your beer, use our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/socalbrewingsupply.com\/pages\/keg-carbonation-calculator\"\u003eKeg Carbonation Calculator\u003c\/a\u003e to dial in serving pressure and carbonation level.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\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 dial in the right amount of sugar for your beer volume, 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\u003cdiv class=\"recipe-kit-biab-note\"\u003e\n  \u003ch3\u003eAll-Grain Brew Day Upgrade\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eIf you brew with a kettle-based brew-in-a-bag setup, add our \u003ca href=\"\/products\/bag-biab\"\u003eBIAB grain bag\u003c\/a\u003e for easier mash handling, cleaner lautering, and faster cleanup.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- socal-recipe-kit-required-links:end --\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eInstructions\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0814\/4807\/5542\/files\/tropical-mist-citrus-blonde-all-grain-instructions-dry-yeast-hop-schedule-fixed-2026-05-21.pdf?v=1779389824\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eDownload the Tropical Mist Citrus Blonde Ale | Clone All-grain Recipe Kit | 5 Gallons instructions PDF\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SoCal Brewing Supply","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51280747462934,"sku":"recipe-kit-tropical-mist-citrus-blonde-5g-all-grain","price":33.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0814\/4807\/5542\/files\/tropical-mist-citrus-blonde-recipe-kit-refresh-2026-05-04_6f2e5c3e-93d1-4254-8503-79a3f29dab3e.png?v=1777873883","url":"https:\/\/socalbrewingsupply.com\/products\/tropical-mist-citrus-blonde-ale-all-grain-recipe-kit-5-gallon","provider":"SoCal Brewing Supply","version":"1.0","type":"link"}