kingludwig01
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I'm looking to make an ale that resembles
some of the excellent beers I've had in Europe; from Spain to Germany, I found crisp and clean pilseners and hefeweizens that I just can't get here in the states... everything sold here is fruit or hop forward and very strong, when all i'm looking for is a simple, dry, crisp, refreshing, light bodied beer that is no higher than 5% ABV.
I chose to make a hefeweizen as my first beer because it's an ale and I don't have the refrigeration for lagers, but where i'm stumped is perceived "dryness". What final gravity is ideal for that perfect amount of crisp summer refreshment? Should I use ~80% attenuation yeast to get my final gravity super low, below 1.01, or is that too dry? What would the final gravity be on some commercial beers like Blue Moon or Stella Artois, to give me an idea of perceived sweetness in final gravities?
I am really looking to go old-fashioned and not do anything fancy, my goal in picking up brewing is to make very sessionable, light, daily beers that aren't too strong in any flavor in particular. Any input is greatly appreciated, feel free to give recommendations to other styles because i'm brand new to brewing. Thank you!
some of the excellent beers I've had in Europe; from Spain to Germany, I found crisp and clean pilseners and hefeweizens that I just can't get here in the states... everything sold here is fruit or hop forward and very strong, when all i'm looking for is a simple, dry, crisp, refreshing, light bodied beer that is no higher than 5% ABV.
I chose to make a hefeweizen as my first beer because it's an ale and I don't have the refrigeration for lagers, but where i'm stumped is perceived "dryness". What final gravity is ideal for that perfect amount of crisp summer refreshment? Should I use ~80% attenuation yeast to get my final gravity super low, below 1.01, or is that too dry? What would the final gravity be on some commercial beers like Blue Moon or Stella Artois, to give me an idea of perceived sweetness in final gravities?
I am really looking to go old-fashioned and not do anything fancy, my goal in picking up brewing is to make very sessionable, light, daily beers that aren't too strong in any flavor in particular. Any input is greatly appreciated, feel free to give recommendations to other styles because i'm brand new to brewing. Thank you!