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Yesterday, we made two batches, one traditional following EdWort's recipe and one fancy pants one that we played around with using Brown Sugar and different yeast. While preparing, we discovered a large mason jar in the downstairs beer fridge labeled "Apfelwein 2008." I can tell you that...

They're hard to find; usually only certain times of the year at places like Whole Foods and the like.

Wow, so happy to see so many replies to this. We just rebrewed this. Glad to see this sparked so much inspiration in so many people.

Pour the whole thing in. Then top off the fermenter to 5 G per the directions. Agree, the directions aren't very clear on this poit.

I used DME, and used the 80% formula, so yes - I used 5.28lbs of DME.

I did it a little differently than the recipe suggested. Trying to remove the white part of the rind is a nightmare, and using a grater is a good way to slice your finger open. So I used a zester and zested all of the oranges and put the zest, along with the chunks of orange in a muslin...

Here's the recipe I used: This is from the book and it's very verbose. Ingredients Preboil Tea 4 gallons water Boil 6.6 pounds (3kg) light liquid wheat extract (55% wheat malt and 45% barley malt) (65 minutes) 1/2 ounce (15g) Hallertau hop pellets (60 minutes) 1/2 ounce (15g)...

That's the one - prost!

See my photos of this brew here: https://www.homebrewtalk.com/f85/blood-orange-hefeweizen-98579/

Finished Product - still tastes a little green but whoa what an amazing beer: All in all, this is an amazing tasting beer. Very easy to make and an incredible flavor.

Wort chiller in action: Ready for yeast pitching: Ready to be sealed: Finished, kegged and ready to be served:

Recipe from "Extreme Homebrewing" by Sam Caglione of Dogfish Head Brewery. The book is copywritten, so I don't believe I can share the recipe. I brewed this beer ten days ago and today my two brothers in law and I kegged it, force carbonated it and drank it. Fantastic, easy brew. Here are...