
Marilyn's Secret
This recipe is a version of an American Blonde Ale (category 6.B. of the BJCP guidelines) with some extra hop character. Sure, an American Blonde could be made by simply using the brew can, wheat malt and light dry malt but we think the hop additions add an extra element of 'sassy'. What's more, we were looking to use a suitable base recipe, which would showcase a relatively new Australian hop, Vic Secret (with a little help from Motueka). The end result is a golden ale displaying a white creamy head with aromas of stone-fruit, grapefruit and marmalade, followed up by a mouth-filling malt/hop balance and a cleansing bitter finish. Who would know the secrets Marilyn took with her?! We would like to think this brew could be one of them.
Beer Style: Ale
Colour (EBC): 12
Volume: 23L
Difficulty: Intermediate
ABV 5.6%
Alcohol by Volume
40 IBU
International Bitterness Units
EBC 12
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Marilyn's Secret
This recipe is a version of an American Blonde Ale (category 6.B. of the BJCP guidelines) with some extra hop character. Sure, an American Blonde could be made by simply using the brew can, wheat malt and light dry malt but we think the hop additions add an extra element of 'sassy'. What's more, we were looking to use a suitable base recipe, which would showcase a relatively new Australian hop, Vic Secret (with a little help from Motueka). The end result is a golden ale displaying a white creamy head with aromas of stone-fruit, grapefruit and marmalade, followed up by a mouth-filling malt/hop balance and a cleansing bitter finish. Who would know the secrets Marilyn took with her?! We would like to think this brew could be one of them.

| Beer Style | Ale |
| Flavour Profile | Hoppy, Citrus, Fruity |
| Alcohol Content | 5.6% |
| Colour (EBC) | 12 |
| Bitterness (IBU) | 40 |
| Volume | 23L |
| Difficulty | Intermediate |
Ingredients
1. Mix
2. Brew
3. Bottle
4. Enjoy
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