BillTheSlink
Well-Known Member
Hello:
I am going to be doing my first brews this weekend. A Scottish 80 on Saturday and if it doesn't rain a Bavarian Hefe Weizen Sunday. I've never tasted this style, but it looked good and since I haven't developed a pallet for very hoppy beers yet I thought I'd give the Hefe a try. I was just wondering if there is anything special about this style I should know about before brewing. I've read all the stickies and several books, but none specifically mentioned brewing this style. Here is the run down on the kit (Northern Brewer):
6 lbs wheat malt syrup
1 lbs wheat DME
1 oz. Sterling (60 min) will be reduced 15% because I am doing a full boil
Wyeast #3333 German Wheat Yeast
Anticipated OG: 1.054
I found in the search these foam a lot during fermentation. I have both a 6 1/2 gal glass primary and a 6 gal better bottle. Of course I'll use a blow off tube either way, but would love to get it off and an air lock on ASAP as cats are in the area and they would just love to turn a bucket of foam over and ruin my day (Yeah I know, I have the only cats in the world that love water. They'll get in the tub with you.) Do you think I'll need that extra 1/2 gal in the glass, as where this one's going to be stored I would prefer the better bottle. The Scottish 80 uses Dry yeast and would do better in the basement.
One final question and I know I'm treading on dangerous water here. The Hefe won't be here until tomorrow, which if I do it Sunday doesn't leave time for a starter. On Wyeast's site they say they're pitchable except for heavy beers and lagers. If I smack on Friday night and it's inflated Sunday morning, do you think I'll be OK?
Just in case your wondering I do have a wort chiller and aeration system.
I am going to be doing my first brews this weekend. A Scottish 80 on Saturday and if it doesn't rain a Bavarian Hefe Weizen Sunday. I've never tasted this style, but it looked good and since I haven't developed a pallet for very hoppy beers yet I thought I'd give the Hefe a try. I was just wondering if there is anything special about this style I should know about before brewing. I've read all the stickies and several books, but none specifically mentioned brewing this style. Here is the run down on the kit (Northern Brewer):
6 lbs wheat malt syrup
1 lbs wheat DME
1 oz. Sterling (60 min) will be reduced 15% because I am doing a full boil
Wyeast #3333 German Wheat Yeast
Anticipated OG: 1.054
I found in the search these foam a lot during fermentation. I have both a 6 1/2 gal glass primary and a 6 gal better bottle. Of course I'll use a blow off tube either way, but would love to get it off and an air lock on ASAP as cats are in the area and they would just love to turn a bucket of foam over and ruin my day (Yeah I know, I have the only cats in the world that love water. They'll get in the tub with you.) Do you think I'll need that extra 1/2 gal in the glass, as where this one's going to be stored I would prefer the better bottle. The Scottish 80 uses Dry yeast and would do better in the basement.
One final question and I know I'm treading on dangerous water here. The Hefe won't be here until tomorrow, which if I do it Sunday doesn't leave time for a starter. On Wyeast's site they say they're pitchable except for heavy beers and lagers. If I smack on Friday night and it's inflated Sunday morning, do you think I'll be OK?
Just in case your wondering I do have a wort chiller and aeration system.