Note: Originally called “Summer Wheat Ale”, this beer was renamed “Duck Wheat Ale” after the Daddy Duck Brewery name was selected.
With this, I am attempting to stay as close to a true Witbier as possible. The only divergence from the “standard” is adding a little more bitterness with hops. This should get me closer to my goal of a “chewy” wheat beer.
Tasting notes:
This turned out great! On a hot summer day, with a slice of lemon, this is the perfect beer. There is a slight sweetness to it. It is crisp. The hops flavor is just right. It isn’t bitter, just a little floral. This is just a tasty, easy drinking summer beer.
Style Information
Name:
Witbier
Recipe Type:
All Grain
Category:
Wheat
Type:
Wheat
Grains & Extracts
| Name | Amount |
|---|---|
| American Wheat Malt (Grain) | 4lbs |
| 2 Row Malt (Grain) | 4lbs |
| Torrified Wheat (Grain) | 1lbs |
| Flaked Oats (Grain) | 8 oz |
Hops
| Name | Amount | Alpha Acid% | AAU | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mt. Hood | 0.82 | 6.1% | 5 | 60 |
Adjuncts
| Name | Type | Use | Amount | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dried Orange Peel | Flavor | Boil | 1 oz | 60 |
Yeasts
| Name | Amount |
|---|---|
| Wyeast 1010 American Wheat | 1 |
Mash Steps
| Name | Step Type | Step Time | Temperature |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conversion / Rest | Temperature | 60 | 3.56 gal @ 163*F water for 152*F target |
| Mash Out | Temperature | 15 | 1.4 gal @ 212*F water for 167*F target |
| Sparge | Temperature | 60 | 2 gal @ 170*F water |
Boil
Amount:
5.78
Time:
60 minutes
Target Batch Size:
5.2
Fermentation
| Step Time | Temperature | Container |
Additions
|
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|---|---|---|---|---|
| Primary | 70*F | Bucket |
|
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| 2 wks | ||||
| Secondary | 70*F | Carboy |
|
|
| 1 wk | ||||
| Keg | 34*F | Keg |
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| Target 2.4 volumes CO2 = 8psi @34*F | ||||
Profile
Estimated OG:
1.052
Estimated FG:
1.012
Estimated ABV:
5.24%
Actual OG:
1.047
Bitterness:
23.8 IBU
Estimated Color:
4 SRM
Carbonation:
2.4 volumes
