Three Wheat Wit
Spicy yeast notes blend with fruity and citrus character to create a very flavorful and complex, yet surprisingly light beer. Three wheats lend body and stable haze to this classic Belgian style ale.
2.5 lbs - Wheat Malt, White
4 oz - Carapils® Malt
8 oz - Flaked Wheat - Boil 15 minutes
1 tsp - Irish Moss - Boil 15 minutes
0.33 oz - Perle Hops (9% AA) - Boil 60 minutes
0.25 oz - Bitter Orange Peel - Boil 1 minute
0.25 oz - Coriander - Boil 1 minute
1 vial - WLP410 Belgian Wit II Ale Yeast
Steep at 152-158ºF for 30 minutes
Add extract
Bring to a boil
Add bittering hops and continue to boil
Add flakes, Irish Moss, orange peel and coriander as indicated
Remove from heat
Cool to 72ºF
Transfer to primary fermenter
Fill to desired level with cold water
Oxygenate and pitch yeast
Ingredients
3.3 lbs - CBW® Bavarian Wheat LME2.5 lbs - Wheat Malt, White
4 oz - Carapils® Malt
8 oz - Flaked Wheat - Boil 15 minutes
1 tsp - Irish Moss - Boil 15 minutes
0.33 oz - Perle Hops (9% AA) - Boil 60 minutes
0.25 oz - Bitter Orange Peel - Boil 1 minute
0.25 oz - Coriander - Boil 1 minute
1 vial - WLP410 Belgian Wit II Ale Yeast
Directions
Perform mini-mash with 4 gallons of water and grainsSteep at 152-158ºF for 30 minutes
Add extract
Bring to a boil
Add bittering hops and continue to boil
Add flakes, Irish Moss, orange peel and coriander as indicated
Remove from heat
Cool to 72ºF
Transfer to primary fermenter
Fill to desired level with cold water
Oxygenate and pitch yeast