Cloud 9 Weissbier
Weizen/Weissbier • Partial Mash • 5 gal
Traditional Weissbier with a some chamomile and orange zest. OG-1052/14% FG-1012
February 10, 2009 pm 01:45pm
Ingredients (Partial Mash, 5 gal)
- 3.0 lbs
German Wheat Malt Light
German Wheat Malt Light
Typical top fermented aroma, produces superb wheat beers.
- 2 lbs
American 2-row
American 2-row
Yields a slightly higher extract than Six Rox brewers Malt. Tends to give a smoother, less grainy flavored beer. Some brewers claim they can detect a significant difference in flavor. Lower protein and will yield a lower color than Six-Row Brewers Malt
- 3 lbs
Dry Wheat; Muntons
Dry Wheat; Muntons
Made with a preponderance of wheat malt (55%) for the production of wheat or Weiss beers. Contains no colored malts or hops.
- .75 oz
Hallertau - 4.5 AA% pellets; boiled 45 min
Hallertau
Good for all around bittering and finishing stock ales, Belgian ales, and continental style lagers. Aroma is mild, pleasant and flowery.
- .25 oz
Hallertau - 4.5 AA% pellets; boiled 15 min
Hallertau
Good for all around bittering and finishing stock ales, Belgian ales, and continental style lagers. Aroma is mild, pleasant and flowery.
- 1 oz
Orange Peel - Orange (omitted from calculations)
Orange Peel
Has a fragrantt sweet odor and a subtle mild sweetness. One medium orange has about 3 tablespoons of grated peel.
- 1 oz
Chamomile (dried) - Chamomile Tea (omitted from calculations)
Chamomile (dried)
Chamomile, a member of the daisy family, is native to Europe and western Asia. German chamomile is the most commonly used. The herb has a very mild soothing flavor.
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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 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Original Gravity: | 1.052 | 1.044 - 1.052 | |
| Terminal Gravity: | 1.013 | 1.010 - 1.014 | |
| Color: | 6.6 SRM | 2 - 8 | |
| Alcohol: | 5.2% ABV | 4.3% - 5.6% | |
| Bitterness: | 13.2 IBU | 8 - 15 |
