
Andrew's Hefe
Weizen/Weissbier • All Grain • 4.5 gal
First shot at a Hefeweizen
February 10, 2014 pm 07:19pm
Ingredients (All Grain, 4.5 gal)
- 2.2 lbs
Diastatic Barley Malt; Weyermann®
Diastatic Barley Malt; Weyermann®
German-grown two-row spring barley (2004 harvest). Product Characteristics: Exceptional amylase strength. Accelerates and enhances saccharification in mash for better extract efficiency and larger proportion of fermentables in wort, without loss of malt flavor. Recommended Quantities: Up to 50% of total grain bill. Suitability (beer styles): Any ale or lager. Replaces all or portion of Pale Ale or Pilsner malt
- 7.3 lbs
Pale Wheat Malt; Weyermann®
Pale Wheat Malt; Weyermann®
German-grown top-quality wheat (2004 harvest). Product Characteristics: Ideal foundation grain for pale Weizenbiers, such as Hefeweizen and Kristallweizen. Essential ingredient in North American pub wheat ales. Adds creaminess, body, and complex wheat flavors to top-fermented beers. Recommended Quantities: Up to 80% in Bavarian-style Weizenbiers, up to 50% in North American pub wheat ales, up to 7% in Altbier and Kölsch. Suitability (beer styles): Ales: Hefeweizen, Kristallweizen, Weizenbock, Dunkelweizen, pub wheat ales, Altbier, Kölsch, light or low-alcohol beers
- 0.5 oz
Hallertauer Mittelfrüher - 4.5 AA% pellets; boiled 60 min
Hallertauer Mittelfrüher
Fine, 'Noble'.
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Wyeast 3068 Weihenstephan Weizen™
Wyeast 3068 Weihenstephan Weizen™
Unique top-fermenting yeast which produces the unique and spicy weizen character, rich with clove, vanilla and banana. Best results are achieved when fermentations are held around 68F.
Style (BJCP)
Category: 15 - German Wheat and Rye Beer
Subcategory: A - Weizen/Weissbier
Range for this Style | |||
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Original Gravity: | 1.053 | 1.044 - 1.052 | ![]() |
Terminal Gravity: | 1.013 | 1.010 - 1.014 | ![]() |
Color: | 4.2 SRM | 2 - 8 | ![]() |
Alcohol: | 5.2% ABV | 4.3% - 5.6% | ![]() |
Bitterness: | 12.4 IBU | 8 - 15 | ![]() |