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Overview: Mr. Beer’s Blonde Shell Ale is a clean, refreshing blonde ale brewed with Golden Ale Brewing Extract, Vienna Malt, Carapils Malt, Pilsen Malt, Simcoe hops, Cascade hops, Citra hops, Nottingham ale yeast, and a light dry hop addition. It delivers balanced malt flavor, subtle hop aroma, crisp bitterness, and a smooth 5.2% finish.

PROFILE

Tasting Notes: Expect an easy-drinking blonde ale with smooth malt flavor, light grain character, a touch of hop aroma, and clean bitterness. It is balanced, refreshing, and built for warm-weather drinking.

IMPORTANT BREWING NOTE

Hop Portion Note: This recipe uses only a portion of the included hop packets. The remaining Simcoe, Cascade, and Citra hops are not used in this recipe and can be saved for a future brew.

Dry Hop Note: A small Citra dry hop addition is added on day 12 of fermentation to boost hop aroma without making the beer overly bitter.

WHAT YOU GET

  • 1 Can Golden Ale Brewing Extract (HME)
  • 1 Packet Vienna Malt
  • 1 Packet Carapils Malt
  • 1 Packet Pilsen Malt
  • 1 Packet Simcoe Hops
  • 1 Packet Cascade Hops
  • 1 Packet Citra Hops
  • 2 Muslin Hop Sacks
  • 1 Packet Nottingham Ale Yeast
  • 1 Packet No-Rinse Cleanser

FOR FANS OF

Firestone Walker 805

Huss Brewing Scottsdale Blonde

Craft blonde ales

Clean, refreshing summer beers

BREW SPECS

Style: Pale Ale
Flavor: Balanced, clean, lightly hoppy, smooth, crisp, and refreshing
Original Gravity: 1.053
Final Gravity: 1.013
ABV: 5.2%
SRM (Color): 8
IBU (Bitterness): 30
Batch Size: 8 liters / about 2 gallons

BREW TIME

Brew Day: About 60 minutes

Fermentation: 2 weeks

Carbonation and Conditioning: 3–4 weeks

Best Enjoyed: After 5–7 weeks total

Conditioning Note: Additional conditioning can help the malt flavor, light hop character, and crisp finish smooth out.

WHY THIS RECIPE

Why Brew It: This recipe is a great choice for brewers who want a light, balanced, craft-style blonde ale with more character than a basic refill. Specialty malts add smooth body, while small Simcoe, Cascade, and Citra additions bring just enough hop aroma and bitterness to keep it crisp and refreshing.

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9 reviews
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    Anonymous
    I recommend this product
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    1 week ago
    Great Beer

    Highly recommend this one. Great IPA with harsh bitterness. Starting drinking after 3 days in the refrigerator after full carbonation. Was much better after 1 week maturing in the fridge. Dry hopping worked great.

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    Anonymous
    Verified Buyer
    I recommend this product
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    2 years ago
    Eva V.

    Not a fan. But we have family and friends that love it.So we would buy again.

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    Anonymous
    Verified Buyer
    I recommend this product
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    2 years ago
    A fine ale! Perfect for spring and into the summer

    I just finished this a week ago and opened my first bottle. Absolutely delicious! Will make again.

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    Anonymous
    I recommend this product
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    3 years ago
    Well-balanced Pale Ale

    When I first tried this at 2 weeks conditioning I liked it quite a bit. The Citra hops were pronounced & it reminded me of the Workout IPA I recently made.I just tried it after 24 days and it’s great! So much more balanced less hoppy and more like a pale ale like Two-Hearted Ale or Sierra Nevada Pale but softer bitterness. This is at least as good as most of the craft beers I like. Very well-balanced & easy drinking.

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    Anonymous
    Verified Buyer
    I recommend this product
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    3 years ago
    Makes great gifts!

    I buy the beer kits for my dad and he loves them!