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rwing7486

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So since it finally going to reach 30 degrees here in Michigan this weekend I thought why not brew a refreshing American Wheat beer for this heat wave :) Below is my planned recipe. I am still undecided on yeast, but I am looking for a crisp, slight tart, spicey and fruity esters in this beer. I have it limited down to three potential yeasts - Nottingham, Wyeast1010, and Wyeast 1272. My planned fermentation temp is between 70 and 72 degrees. I do not have experience with these yeasts fermenting at warmer temps, but like I said above I am only looking for a slight fruit flavor - nothing over the top. feedback is appreciated :)

2.25lbs - Bries Pale Malt
2.25lbs - German Pilsner Malt
3.25lbs - American Wheat Malt
1.25lbs - American Rye Malt
0.50lbs - Rice Halls

1.20oz - 60 minute Williamete 4.5%AA (20.27IBU)
0.25oz - 0 minute Williamete 4.5%AA (0IBU)
0.25oz - 0 minute Centenial 9.0%AA (0IBU)

Mash @152 - 60 minute
Estimated SG: 1.050
Ferment 72 degrees - 12 days
 
I've only brewed an American Wheat once, but on the advice of Jamil Z I pitched the Wyeast 2565 Kolsch yeast that I had saved from a batch of Kolsch. I thought it was very tasty, but I'm not an expert on the style so I can't really advise how the Kolsch yeast compares to either of the two you mentioned. Just another option.

John
 
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