What would you do?

[bubba_drums]

The brewing co-op that I am a member of is doing a wort giveaway next weekend and I get to partake. They are giving away the boiled and cooled wort and it's up to us to finish it. I don't know what direction I want to go with this so I'm open to suggestions. My initial thought was to go away from what they are doing with the witbier yeast and use a clean ale yeast and a bright dry hop (citra), but I'm not sure. Their finished product will be a hoppy witbier.

Here is the recipe (scaled for 7.5bbl)
OG: 11P (1.044 SG)
FG: 2P
ABV: 4.8%
IBU: 25

Yeast: BSI Celis (Belgian witbier)
Hops: Motueka/Mosaic
Malt: Maltwerks Pilsner (detroit lakes, MN!), malted red wheat, unmalted white wheat, flaked oats

Malt bill for 7.5bbls:
Pils 56% (245lbs)
Unmalted wheat 25% (100lbs)
Malted wheat 12.5% (55lbs)
Flaked Oats 6% (25lbs)
(plus some rice hulls for lauter aid)

Mash schedule:
Protein rest @ 125F for 20 minutes
Sacch rest @ 146F for 45 minutes
Mashout @ 165F

Hopping schedule:
15 IBU Motueka, 10 IBU Mosaic @ 0 minutes left in boil/start of whirlpool.
Dry hop post fermentation with 5.5# each Motueka and Mosaic.

Fermentation:
Pitch yeast in FV at 64F, set temp control for 74, allow to rise to set temp.

Looking forward to your suggestions

 

[snowtiger1987]

I would add some sugar and use Saison yeast.

 

[Dland]

I'd throw in some Safeale 05 or Fermetus Safeale wheat yeast, and pay attention to sterilization of your gear, that is all.

Often less is better if you have a good base.

 

[IslandLizard]

It won't be a "Witbier" by style with those hops, but would make a great "alternative Witbier." Maybe even add a little dry hop in a similar spirit.

@snowtiger1987's suggestion to make a Saison from it is excellent too.

If you're using liquid yeast, you have enough time to make a starter.
If using dry yeast and making a Saison, Belle Saison comes to mind. She likes it hot, so 'tis the right season.

 

[Northern_Brewer]

Is this a competition, or just trying to make a nice beer?

If it's a competition, then you need to stand out by doing something a bit different to everyone else, see eg this thread : https://www.homebrewtalk.com/forum/threads/wort-give-away-contest-questions.648669/#post-8276803