Unicorn Piss - Blackberry Wheat Ale with Rye

UNICORN PISS

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This is a simple recipe, that turned out better than I had expected. The keg is nearly empty, after only being tapped for 15 days! It's a beer for wheat beer drinkers that are looking for something a little different. I did not have anyone that tasted it, that did not like it. The only thing I might change on a subsequent brew would be the IBU level. Shoot for 18-20IBU total.

I ended up not boiling off as much as I thought I would and ended up with almost 6gal after all fermentation.
I also did not calculate any additional fermentation from the puree. So for a true 5gal batch, you will have a slightly higher OG.
I wanted a beer with around 4.5%ABV, it would most likely be closer to 5%ABV if you brew more carefully than I do

5lbs White Wheat
4.5lbs US 2Row
.5lb Rye Malt
1lb Rice Hulls

Mash @ 154 for 1hr

Boil for 60min

.5oz Yakima Magnum @ 60 min (approx 22IBU)
Irish moss @ 15min (don't bother, it'll be hazy purple anyway)
1oz Willamette @ 5min (approx 3IBU)

Cool and pitch one rehydrated packet of Safale US-05

Primary ferment for 7 days at 65deg F.
Rack on top of one 3lb can of Blackberry Puree for an additional 7 to 14 days.

Keg or bottle as you prefer.



Cheers!
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Going to brew this on Saturday but going to use fresh blackberries instead. I'll let you know how it turns out.

Awesome! I hope you like it as much as I did. Please let me know how it turns out for you.

I brewed this a couple of weeks ago. Saturday my girlfriend and I went out and picked 3 lbs of blackberries from a few patches around our house. I pureed them, added some vodka and racked 5 gallons on top of it. I've never seen purple krausen before! I can't wait to see how this one comes out.

LovesIPA said:

I brewed this a couple of weeks ago. Saturday my girlfriend and I went out and picked 3 lbs of blackberries from a few patches around our house. I pureed them, added some vodka and racked 5 gallons on top of it. I've never seen purple krausen before! I can't wait to see how this one comes out.

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Ok this has been tapped for a week now and I love it. It's very nicely balanced. Thanks for this great recipe!

My pleasure! Glad someone else tried it, and thought it was good as well.

What flavor did you get from the berries? We're picking some today and I'm interested in adding some to a beer like this. Thanks!

seatbelt123 said:

What flavor did you get from the berries? We're picking some today and I'm interested in adding some to a beer like this. Thanks!

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Sorry, I didn't see this question!

The blackberry flavor was really subtle, but it did add tartness.