i want to make my first all grain a hefe and i was wondering would a protein rest be necessary bc of the wheat? could i just add rice hulls? if i have to i can do a rest, i use a 12 gallon cooler but i would rather not on my first ag. any help?
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Protein rest are usually used to help make the final product clear...not a concern with hefeweizens.
Also, in John Palmer's book he says:
Are you using pilsner malt? If so, you could do it but it is not necessary.
Being your first AG, I say SKIP IT and when you get the process down do the same brew again with the protein rest and see how the resulting beers compare.
Also, in John Palmer's book he says:
Are you using pilsner malt? If so, you could do it but it is not necessary.
Being your first AG, I say SKIP IT and when you get the process down do the same brew again with the protein rest and see how the resulting beers compare.
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Thanks for asking and for answering this question that was also on my mind. No protein rest for me.
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Protien rests will help with head retention and help to create a nice think head on your beers too, IMO. I usally do some sort of protien rest if I am not using any carapils or Wheat, in the brew. Oh yeah the wheat will help with the head retention too.
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I do a protein rest for wheats, too. I think it's helped w/ efficiency anyway.
I did a strange multi step mash/water addition-122/144/158/168/172,doughed in at 135,stepped additions all at 212 to meet temps. I don't think I understood the steps in the recipe,but this all seemed to work for me-hit the S.G. right on at 1.040 so...... Shane
wop31 said:
Right, this is done by proteases during the protein rest. But if the grain is fully modified (most are), this work has already been done during malting. Further time at a protein rest temp. will break doing the proteins too much leaving you with less body. I believe wheat malt is usually fully modified, so the only reason I can think to add a protein rest with a hefeweizen is if you are using pilsner malt.
Again, skip it for your first AG.
