A Midnight in Hell (Habanero Wheat Beer)

Hey guys I just wanted to get your thoughts on this dark wheat beer with a little bit of heat to it. This has the possibility of being my first all grain brew so any thoughts are greatly appreciated.

A Midnight in Hell

Wheat Beer

5 lbs 2-row malt
2.5 lbs Midnight Wheat malt
2.5 lbs Wheat malt
2 lbs biscuit malt

1 oz Tettnang Hop Pellets
1 oz Saaz Hop Pellets

Wyeast 3333 German Wheat

2 Habanero peppers in secondary

I think it sounds like a plan! Sounds pretty good. Are you going to cut the habaneros up or leave them whole? I have a bwer im calling Midnight in Vermont in secondary right now, pretty close to that but trade the peppers for maple syrup

Thanks for the reply! I think I'll cut them up so it's easier to take them out. Your Version sounds amazing also. Tell me how it turns out.

I ask because I imagine cutting them up will have a huge difference in the heat you get. And I will let you know how mine is. My first time playing with midnight wheat

Should I put them in whole to get more heat or does cutting them up produce more heat?

Definately cutting them up will give you more

I hear people freeze fruit whenever they make a fruit beer. it somehow helps with breaking cells or something that to get more sugar. Should I freeze them?

I wouldnt think you would need to, when are you adding them?

Definitely secondary for 2 weeks

freeze them, chop them and soak them in just enough vodka to immerse them for sanitation. i am a huge fan of spicy food, but i think your habaneros will be overwhelming. even if you like the flavor/heat, it will probably dominate at that level. i'd start with one and go from there...

RogueBrewer92 said:

Thanks for the reply! I think I'll cut them up so it's easier to take them out. Your Version sounds amazing also. Tell me how it turns out.

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First one ive tried.....Delicious! Roasted wheat and chocolate flavors really come through and play well with the maple. This ones gonna be great in a couple weeks

Congratz! It looks and sounds delicious. First Brew of the New Year?

Most of the heat from those peppers come from the seeds and veins inside...be careful, you may get more than you bargained for...does sound interesting though.

Yup first of 2013, cant wait to get vacation over with so I can get back to brewing!

Good for you! Enjoy the rest of your vacation with your new beer.