DrinkYourWheaties Hefeweizen

Style: 15A. Weizen/Weissbier

Description:

More wheat in this Hefeweizen, and continue testing with 3638. The search continues for the right malt bill for a fantastic hefeweizen.


Target Volume [ltr (gal)]:  23.00 (6.08) Alcohol By Volume:   5.38%

Estimated Original Gravity[SG]:1.055 Estimated Final Gravity[SG]:1.015
Estimated Attenuation:73.00% Estimated Mash Efficiency:75.00%

Bitterness [IBU]:  10.00 Colour [SRM(EBC)]:  3.34 (6.58)
Balance:  0.362 BU:GU ratio:  0.182

Mash schedule

Name Type Temperature [C (F)] Time [Minutes]
Acid Rest infusion 35.00 (95.00) 5
Ferulic Acid Rest infusion 43.00 (109.40) 15
Sacchrification infusion 65.00 (149.00) 60
Thick Decoction 1/3 decoction 65.00 (149.00) 10
Heat Decoction direct 70.00 (158.00) 10
Heat Decoction direct 100.00 (212.00) 30

Fermentables

Type Gravity [SG] Gravity(%) Weight [gms (lbs)] Weight(%)
Pilsner Pale Malt (Barrett Burston) 1.020 36.36% 2039.45 (4.50) 36.95%
Wheat Malt (Barrett Burston) 1.035 63.64% 3479.81 (7.67) 63.05%

Hops

Hop Utilisation Method: Tinseth
Type AA(%) IBU IBU(%) Weight [gms (oz)] Time(minutes)
Hallertau Hersbrucker 2.30% 10.00 100.00% 59.00 (2.08) 30.00

Yeast

Type Flocculation Attenuation Min Temp[C (F)] Max Temp[C (F)] Alcohol Tolerance
Bavarian Wheat - Wyeast 3638 low 73.00% 18.00 (64.40) 24.00 (75.20) 10% ABV

Brewlog

Date Brewed Brewer ABV Balance Rating Actions
January 3, 2010 matt 6.03% 0.42 34.50 Brewlog Brewday