SMaSH stands for "single malt and single hop," alluding to the simple but beneficial ingredients. Brewing SMaSH beers like this 1-gallon blonde ale recipe are a perfect way to hone sensory skills and develop an understanding of the ways various hops and malt come through in a beer recipe.
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