Shaggy
Well-Known Member
I recently ordered a kit from Austin.
Its an extract Lemongrass Wheat Ale.
Though I've read extensively and took a class...nothing beats getting tips from the pros lol.
I've also a couple questions posted below the recipe...
Heres the recipe/instructions:
2 1/2gal water to 155.
Turn off heat and steep grain bag (containing 1/2lb Cara Pils, 1/2lb Aromatic, 1/2lb 2-Row) for 15min then remove.
Return to heat to boil.
Turn off heat and stir in 8lb Wheat Extract (liquid).
Bring back to boil stirring well.
Bittering hops 1oz. Spalt @ 60min.
Flavor hops 1oz. Crystal @15min left.
Aroma 1oz. Lemongrass @ 0min.
Cool and top off with enough water to = 5 1/4 gal.
Using WL American Hefeweizen Ale 320 yeasties.
OG target is 1.058
FG target is 1.012
So, my questions...
1. Add the lemongrass at 0 min? I'm not sure I get how that works overall.
2. The bittering/flavor hops are pellets and the lemongrass is, well, lemongrass. Should these be put in individual grain sacks or the like to help with straining? I've a "filter" in my funnel but for some reason I picture it getting pretty clogged as is lol.
3. When going to cool the wort, I've read to cool it first then to pour into fermenter with water already in and then top off to desired amount. Is there a reason I couldn't put a couple gallons of cold water into a big sanitized pot and pour the hot wort into that first to help cool, then mix well and pour all into the fermenter?
Thats all off the top of my head.
TIA!!!
Its an extract Lemongrass Wheat Ale.
Though I've read extensively and took a class...nothing beats getting tips from the pros lol.
I've also a couple questions posted below the recipe...
Heres the recipe/instructions:
2 1/2gal water to 155.
Turn off heat and steep grain bag (containing 1/2lb Cara Pils, 1/2lb Aromatic, 1/2lb 2-Row) for 15min then remove.
Return to heat to boil.
Turn off heat and stir in 8lb Wheat Extract (liquid).
Bring back to boil stirring well.
Bittering hops 1oz. Spalt @ 60min.
Flavor hops 1oz. Crystal @15min left.
Aroma 1oz. Lemongrass @ 0min.
Cool and top off with enough water to = 5 1/4 gal.
Using WL American Hefeweizen Ale 320 yeasties.
OG target is 1.058
FG target is 1.012
So, my questions...
1. Add the lemongrass at 0 min? I'm not sure I get how that works overall.
2. The bittering/flavor hops are pellets and the lemongrass is, well, lemongrass. Should these be put in individual grain sacks or the like to help with straining? I've a "filter" in my funnel but for some reason I picture it getting pretty clogged as is lol.
3. When going to cool the wort, I've read to cool it first then to pour into fermenter with water already in and then top off to desired amount. Is there a reason I couldn't put a couple gallons of cold water into a big sanitized pot and pour the hot wort into that first to help cool, then mix well and pour all into the fermenter?
Thats all off the top of my head.
TIA!!!