Weissbier Honey Orange Hefeweizen

[Reno_eNVy]

how much priming sugar

That depends on final volume and how carbonated you want it. Google search "priming calculator."

 

[woknblues]

I am getting ready to keg this bad boy. On my last sample I took, it was absolutely crystal clear. I am a kegging noob. How do I ensure that I will get yeast up in suspension? I am assuming I can just drag the autosiphon around in the muck when I transfer to the keg, but when I serve, should I jostle/swirl the corney around first before I serve it? I don't want to pull all the yeast out on the first pint!

 

[Reno_eNVy]

Yeah just try to pick up some of the trub but just the upper layers where most of the live yeast will be.

 

[djevans3]

I'm brewing this Friday night and am making minor changes to the original (extra .5 lbs of Pilsen and using WLP-320 yeast), but wanted to ask about water adjustment. Anyone else notice this is beer needs acid added? I typically have to add 1-2oz of acid malt to a lot of my pale/amber ales and none on stouts, but this beer requires 4 oz of acid malt to get my pH in range. It seems to be because of the wheat but I wanted to see if anyone has had efficiency issues due to pH or correcting water ahead of time on this brew. I've only done one other wheat beer and my efficiency was super low (65%) compared to a standard two-row & crystal grain bill (78%).

Thanks!

 

[timcadieux]

I hope this isn't too dumb a question, but given there is so little grain, could this recipe (AG version) be done BIAB on my stove top? I haven't purchased an outdoor brew pot and burner yet, I only have a 4g stove top brew pot.

 

[Schumed]

Made this a few weeks ago and just took a sampling out of the fermenter....Wow what a great refreshing beer....I like the slight banana and clove you get from the 06 yeast with the orange and honey flavors ....it's a good combo IMO

Read through the whole thread didn't see anyone that has tried entering this into a competition ...Trying to decide between 6D American wheat or 15A Weizen....I'm leaning towards Weizen the numbers are closer based on the guidelines ....maybe do both and let the judges decide

Props to the OP!!! Great recipe

 

[Reno_eNVy]

Personally I'd avoid entering it into 15A. I believe when judging German beers they should follow reinheitsgebot and the inclusion of oranges might get you docked points.

 

[woknblues]

I am getting ready to keg this bad boy. On my last sample I took, it was absolutely crystal clear. I am a kegging noob. How do I ensure that I will get yeast up in suspension? I am assuming I can just drag the autosiphon around in the muck when I transfer to the keg, but when I serve, should I jostle/swirl the corney around first before I serve it? I don't want to pull all the yeast out on the first pint!

Just pulled my first pint off this...WOW!!!!

My first wheat beer. Beautiful color. Very happy with the mild residual sweetness of the honey malt, the light citrus of the orange rind, and the light clove/spice/breadiness of the 06 dry yeast. Great thick creamy head and plenty of lacing along the glass. Both refreshing and satisfying. Thanks Reno eNVy!!

For the record, I BIAB'ed and no-chilled, and primed this at 30psi x 1 day and then 3 weeks at 10psi on 5' hoses. Came out great!!

 

[Butchv12]

Question: Why 30psi/one day then 10/3 weeks? I usually do 20 for 2 weeks then serve at 8/10

Just asking.....

 

[woknblues]

Question: Why 30psi/one day then 10/3 weeks? I usually do 20 for 2 weeks then serve at 8/10

Just asking.....

I was going to do the whole force carb thing, and was going to do the "36hour 30psi, and then @ serving psi method", but I got busy with several other projects and just left it at my serving rate of 10psi and everything worked out fine.

 

[JUST_BREW_IT]

might have to give this a shot. I'm a big blue moon fan and have the AHS blue moon clone AG version in my primary as we speak. wonder if I could use the washed yeast from that batch for this brew?

I like the fact that you can turn this beer around so quickly..........

 

[Reno_eNVy]

You can most certainly use the washed yeast from that batch. What's the yeast strain?

 

[JUST_BREW_IT]

You can most certainly use the washed yeast from that batch. What's the yeast strain?

Belgian Wit Ale (White Labs #WLP400

 

[Reno_eNVy]

Hmm yeah that might add a little extra yeast character but it should work out just fine. Try to ferment in the low-60's

 

[JUST_BREW_IT]

Hmm yeah that might add a little extra yeast character but it should work out just fine. Try to ferment in the low-60's

has anyone used a liquid yeast with success with this recipe?

 

[Reno_eNVy]

Yup. You can use either American Wheat or German Hefeweizen strains.

 

[JUST_BREW_IT]

Yup. You can use either American Wheat or German Hefeweizen strains.

Thanks, I just brewed my first batch saturday. It will need to ferment and condition for roughly 6 weeks. I have the grain bill to do a stout next. Plan on brewing that in the next couple of days. It will need to sit for 8 weeks. I really need a drinkable beer NOW so this one will be on the docket within the next couple of weeks . I'll let you know how it goes. Thanks!

 

[Reno_eNVy]

Whoa, 6 weeks? Why would you wait that long? Let this sit in primary for 10-14 days, bottle, start drinking after 7-10 days!!

 

[JUST_BREW_IT]

Whoa, 6 weeks? Why would you wait that long? Let this sit in primary for 10-14 days, bottle, start drinking after 7-10 days!!

it's a blue moon clone. fermentation schedule calls for 4 in the primary and 2 in a secondary. gonna try to stick to the schedule.

I love fruity beers so i think this will be a great one for me. I appreciate you taking the time tosharethis recipe and see it through this thread

 

[Reno_eNVy]

Sorry, this is just my opinion, but nooooooo you don't want to extend the primary for a hefe and you definitely don't want a secondary. That strips away a ton of yeast that would otherwise add flavor!

 

[JUST_BREW_IT]

Sorry, this is just my opinion, but nooooooo you don't want to extend the primary for a hefe and you definitely don't want a secondary. That strips away a ton of yeast that would otherwise add flavor!

I'm not talking about a hefe. I'm talking about the blue moon clone I brewed the other day. when I brew this hefe I will most certainly follow your fermenting sched for kegging

 

[Reno_eNVy]

Same applies for wits. You want to drink weizens, wheats, wits, etc., young and fresh. But again, just my opinion

 

[JUST_BREW_IT]

Same applies for wits. You want to drink weizens, wheats, wits, etc., young and fresh. But again, just my opinion

Do you think fermentation will be complete in a week?
I'm new to this so I could use some edumacation

 

[Reno_eNVy]

Most average-gravity beers will complete fermentation in a week, often less. Many users on here will say to leave it for at least three weeks in primary... this only applies to some styles.

There are styles that you want to get drink ASAP once fermentation is complete. The aforementioned wheat beers plus others like Milds are meant to be enjoyed young.

That is how I'm able to get this beer from grain to glass in 10 days.

 

[nghtmre4u]

Will be brewing this up this week thanks

 

[Reno_eNVy]

Will be brewing this up this week thanks

Ask any questions you may have. Be sure to post results!

 

[JUST_BREW_IT]

Most average-gravity beers will complete fermentation in a week, often less. Many users on here will say to leave it for at least three weeks in primary... this only applies to some styles.

There are styles that you want to get drink ASAP once fermentation is complete. The aforementioned wheat beers plus others like Milds are meant to be enjoyed young.

That is how I'm able to get this beer from grain to glass in 10 days.

I hope you're right. I'll check on this beer in a week

 

[timcadieux]

Does this mean that if I brew this shortly, as a beer for summer...its a bad idea? I plan to bottle

 

[Lvarini]

Brewed this on Monday. I upped the grain bill by a couple pounds to get higher ABV and used WLP300 with my stir plate. Fermentation was pretty crazy! The wort smells great so can't wait to try it

 

[Reno_eNVy]

Does this mean that if I brew this shortly, as a beer for summer...its a bad idea? I plan to bottle

Well it'll be fine but some of the hefe/wheat flavors and aromas will fade over time. But you can always brew now and then brew again later so it's ready as a summer choice.