Ireks Weizenbier

[OneBostonJedi]

Hey BrewTalk! ...was wondering if anyone knew where to find 6lbs. of Ireks Weizenbier Extract (100% Wheat)? ...I guess it is no longer sold? ...if that is the case does anyone know of a good substitute? ...Thanks a bunch in advance!

 

[BigEd]

Ireks went off the market maybe ten years ago. All the available wheat extracts are 40/60 50/50 or whatever blends of whear and barley. You could go all grain and mash 100% wheat but frankly it would make a very bland beer. There are reasons why wheat beers also contain a good amount of barley.

 

[OneBostonJedi]

hmm alright sounds good... I'm attempting to buy the ingredients for the 'Berry Garcia' and am stuck on the '6lbs. of Ireks Weizenbier Extract' ...any recommendations for a substitute or anything? THANKS!!

 

[bdfrase]

Hi! I joined the site (finally) just to reply to this thread. I'm planning to make the same recipe. Did you find a good substitute over the last 6 years?

If nothing else, I'm going to use Briess Wheat Malt Extract (65/35) and just get all 9# in that instead of 6# 100% wheat and 3# light.

Thoughts? Experience?