Störtebeker - Belgian Blonde Ale (Gewinner Sud 2024)

Winner beer of the 8th German Hobby Brewers Championship (2024). The recipe comes from Florian Nahrwold from Hamburg. The Belgian Blonde Ale is a top-fermented beer with an original wort content of 15% and an alcohol content of 7.5% vol. Despite the increased alcohol content, the beer is very drinkable. The bright golden color is created by the combination of light barley malt and caramel malt. A Belgian yeast strain brings out a balanced aroma profile of peach and spice notes and provides a fine carbonation. The hop varieties East Kent Golding, Saphir, and Ariana give the beer a subtle bitterness. The ideal serving temperature is 8°C.