Torchiest
Well-Known Member
This is my attempt at making something vaguely resembling Unibroue Ephemere. I was going to go with a Belgian Wit yeast at first, but I decided I wanted it a little bit fruitier, but still phenolic.
I'm debating whether or not to use coriander and orange peels this time. I'm not sure if a whole gallon of apple juice is too much, but I think it should be okay. The only other issue is that I'd like it to have a tart, granny smith flavor, but I don't know if it's possible to get granny smith apple juice.
I'll be making a starter tomorrow and brewing Monday, if all goes to plan.
EDIT: I'm pretty sure the gravity estimates are a bit low, because there doesn't seem to be an easy way in BeerSmith to account for fermentables that the apple juice contributes.
Apple Jackhammer
Brew Type: Extract
Style: Witbier
Batch Size: 5.00 gal
7.00 lb Wheat Liquid Extract
1.00 lb Pale Malt (2 Row)
1.00 lb Wheat, Torrified
0.50 lb Oats, Flaked
2.00 oz Willamette [4.20%] (30 min) 20.8 IBU
1.00 gal Apple Juice (primary)
1 Pkgs Belgian Ale (White Labs #WLP550) Yeast-Ale
Estimated Original Gravity: 1.053 SG
Estimated Final Gravity: 1.013 SG
Estimated Color: 8.2 SRM (2.0-4.0 SRM)
Bitterness: 20.8 IBU
Alpha Acid Units: 1.7 AAU
Estimated Alcohol by Volume: 5.2 %
I'm debating whether or not to use coriander and orange peels this time. I'm not sure if a whole gallon of apple juice is too much, but I think it should be okay. The only other issue is that I'd like it to have a tart, granny smith flavor, but I don't know if it's possible to get granny smith apple juice.
I'll be making a starter tomorrow and brewing Monday, if all goes to plan.
EDIT: I'm pretty sure the gravity estimates are a bit low, because there doesn't seem to be an easy way in BeerSmith to account for fermentables that the apple juice contributes.
Apple Jackhammer
Brew Type: Extract
Style: Witbier
Batch Size: 5.00 gal
7.00 lb Wheat Liquid Extract
1.00 lb Pale Malt (2 Row)
1.00 lb Wheat, Torrified
0.50 lb Oats, Flaked
2.00 oz Willamette [4.20%] (30 min) 20.8 IBU
1.00 gal Apple Juice (primary)
1 Pkgs Belgian Ale (White Labs #WLP550) Yeast-Ale
Estimated Original Gravity: 1.053 SG
Estimated Final Gravity: 1.013 SG
Estimated Color: 8.2 SRM (2.0-4.0 SRM)
Bitterness: 20.8 IBU
Alpha Acid Units: 1.7 AAU
Estimated Alcohol by Volume: 5.2 %