Hefeweizen Recipe for 2nd Batch. Need some assistance...

[BadMitten]

So I went to the local brew store and got this recipe and the ingredients. The guy said it was a good beer, but a had a high alcohol content (7.5 or so)

I want to brew it, but wan't to make it in the 5% range, so it's easy drinking. Any ideas ladies and gents? Here is the recipe.

7 Pounds Alexander's Pale/Wheat Malt Syrup
3 Pounds Munton & Fison Pale
1 Pound Flaked Wheat
1/2 Ounce Coriander
1 ounce Mt Hood(Boil 60 Min)
3/4 ounce Simcoe (End of Boil - Whirlpool - Cover & Force Cool)

If anyone wants the specific of what and when let me know!

I told him I didnt want the yeast that would give it the Banana/clove flavor since I would probably add blueberry so he gave me this Nottingham Brewing Yeast.

The OG is 1.075
The FG is 1.020

Again, how would I Knock down the alcohol volume?

Thanks a ton!

BadMitten

Also, I think I may want to add some blueberry to it, how much of the concentrate and when should I add it, if at all?

 

[Patrick604]

Two options, cut back on the fermentables or dilute with more water. But the yeast ... The yeast is what makes a hefe a hefe. Either way, have fun brewing and enjoy your tasty beverage.

 

[BadMitten]

Two options, cut back on the fermentables or dilute with more water. But the yeast ... The yeast is what makes a hefe a hefe. Either way, have fun brewing and enjoy your tasty beverage.

Should I get a different yeast or is the one I have sufficient?

 

[jwalker1140]

I'm sure that would make a nice beer, but I can't imagine it would taste much like a hefeweizen. Overwhelming opinion seems to be that a liquid yeast is key for this style. There are several. I like WLP300 for that classic Bavarian taste profile.