Still learning but, I made two 1 gallon batches of a Wheat beer on 1/29/12 using 2 different yeasts to see how they were different. My question is how long to wait to bottle a wheat? I have heard it can be done much quicker than most other beers. I have a hydrometer and my OG after boil was ~1.053 (still learning to read) With the recipe below what would you suggest? Also any thoughts on the recipe?
.15oz Spalt hops (2/3 at 60min, 1/3 at 30 min)
.05oz Saaz hops @ 10 min
Fermented one with a half pack of Fermentis WB-06 and one with a half pack of T-58. Both took off about 3 hours after pitching and have calmed down now.
I just brewed up a Belgian Witbier yesteray. My OG is 1.052 and my final should be around 1.011. Your hydrometer is the only way you can tell when it's ready to bottle or keg.
What does wheat beer taste like? I don't know that I've ever had any. Is it like a Belgian (sweet, to my taste, I don't like 'em), or like a lager...an ale? I may try brewing one depending on what it's like....
I just brewed up a Belgian Witbier yesteray. My OG is 1.052 and my final should be around 1.011. Your hydrometer is the only way you can tell when it's ready to bottle or keg.
Gary
I figured the hydrometer was key, but I have seen a lot of posts saying how fast wheat beer is from boil to bottle to belly. Wondering if there is anything specific that makes that happen.
What does wheat beer taste like? I don't know that I've ever had any. Is it like a Belgian (sweet, to my taste, I don't like 'em), or like a lager...an ale? I may try brewing one depending on what it's like....
The best wheat beer I have tasted is Sierra Nevada Kellerweis. It has a wonderful malty, yeasty flavor. Pour 2/3 into a glass, swirl the rest in the bottle and finish pouring. I like the bottles too.
I just brewed Kellerweis clone with the Kellerweis yeast from the dregs. That is one angry yeast!
I'll let you know how it taste in a month or so.
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