American Wheat

[TinyBubbles]

We just did an American Wheat, our first with a heavy wheat bill, about 50%. Our temp is consistent 61f ferm chamber. Coming out of primary smells very banana like, is this standard with wheat or do we have issues? We believe that any ester causing factors are under control.

 

[TinyBubbles]

I'll also add that I would expect this if we used a Bavarian yeast but not American, leading to the question of wheat character.

 

[rossi46]

What yeast did you use ? I've done several am. wheats and have never had any banana smells, I ferment at 64.

 

[TinyBubbles]

Safale 05

 

[Hoosierbrewer]

It should clear out. Does it taste banana like?

 

[TinyBubbles]

No, more bready in flavor. A complete contrast to the aroma.

 

[Hoosierbrewer]

The armor should fade some especially if you cold crash it during secondary.

 

[Natdavis777]

I've noticed that when I ferment 05 in the low 60s, I get a wicked aroma. I fermented a cream ale at 62F and it worried the crap out of me bc it was super estery and Belgian- like. Came out perfect though. I think you will be fine

 

[TinyBubbles]

I guess we'll just have to wait and see on this one.