Just Another Brew Day...(Pics)

[rnrchemnerd]

Has anyone ever used a trappist yeast in a wheat beer, like say white labs 530?

 

[Runyanka]

Alright. nOOb here to AG. What is "flaked wheat" I just looked it up at the LHBS and all they have is; light wheat, dark wheat, caramel wheat malt, and un-malted wheat. Which one is "flaked wheat", or a good substitute?

 

[BierMuncher]

Alright. nOOb here to AG. What is "flaked wheat" I just looked it up at the LHBS and all they have is; light wheat, dark wheat, caramel wheat malt, and un-malted wheat. Which one is "flaked wheat", or a good substitute?

None of those are flaked wheat.

If someone held a gun to my head for a ready substitute, I'd settle for quick oats...as in quick oats oatmeal from the grocery store.

 

[flyangler18]

Alright. nOOb here to AG. What is "flaked wheat" I just looked it up at the LHBS and all they have is; light wheat, dark wheat, caramel wheat malt, and un-malted wheat. Which one is "flaked wheat", or a good substitute?

You could use the unmalted wheat, but you'll need to boil those grains for a time and introduce them to the rest of the mash. The starches need to be gelatinized in order for them to be accessible to the enzymes.

As this is BM's recipe, I'll go with his recommendation though.

 

[carnevoodoo]

Has anyone ever used a trappist yeast in a wheat beer, like say white labs 530?

Depends on what kind of wheat beer you're making. There's a wit yeast for that kind of profile, but if you want to try it, give it a shot. I just made a blonde using the 530 with American hops and it came out pretty nice. No harm in trying!

 

[SumnerH]

None of those are flaked wheat.

If someone held a gun to my head for a ready substitute, I'd settle for quick oats...as in quick oats oatmeal from the grocery store.

Weetabix is a good sub for flaked wheat, if your grocery store carries it (or if you have a World Market/British goods store near you--the Aussie/NZ "Weetbix" is essentially the same).

 

[freddyb]

Nice easy brew! I even wandered off while it was boiling since there is only one hop addition and then the spices...it smells fantastic, hit 1.050 OG and pitched 1010 (I think, American Wheat.....)

How was this with the 1010? Thinking about brewing it tomorrow and I'm just curious if it was too sour/tart or if it turned out well.

 

[humann_brewing]

I think I am finally going to get to brew this brew this weekend and will be using WLP400. Can't wait, going to the store to get the oranges tonight and start my starter.

 

[IrregularPulse]

Mash Tun Preheating right now (12:30 EST) for this. Eating 2 peeless oranges for Breakfast/lunch

 

[IrregularPulse]

Missed my mash temp at 149...What will this do to this beer?

 

[humann_brewing]

Missed my mash temp at 149...What will this do to this beer?

Yeah, I missed my mash temp too, well I should say that it dropped more that I wanted too during the 1hr mash. This hasn't happened before. I tried to hit 154 and hit 152 and was 149 by the end of the hour. Anyways, I just left it for a few more minutes and sparged really hot.

On the plus side I nailed my preboil gravity on the nose 1.041 (I set the beer based on 85% efficiency too) and about 20 minutes into the boil now.

 

[BierMuncher]

Missed my mash temp at 149...What will this do to this beer?

Don't worry. A bright, crisp, slightly spicy/fruity beer?

The chics will be all over you.

 

[Ryan099]

Even I brewed it for sometime and tasted delicious. Its a more creamy and robust in flavor. Seems like an excellent idea. Kudos mate.!

 

[IrregularPulse]

Well despite missing my mash temp and having a brain fart during sparge and forgetting how to count (added a gallon of water thinking I was short on to realize I wasn't) I missed og by 4 point coming in at 1042. I did boil for 90 minutes on a recomendation from FyGuy about a low simmering boil for 90minutes on wits/wheats. Should be a nice light refreshing summer brew which is what I was looking for. Hooked up a blow off tube to start and my runoff jug was filling nicely yesterday. She seems to have slowed this morning to steady bubbling with no more kraussen creeping out. I'll throw a standard airlock tonight and let her finish. Hydro sample tasted very refreshing. Looking for ward to see what my yeast and some carbonation do to this beer!

 

[humann_brewing]

I brewed this Saturday and was pretty successful but what was weird is that I hit my pre-boil gravity spot on at 1.041 and my OG after the boil was suppose to be 1.047 but I ended at 1.045. I boiled about 1.5 gallons off during the boil.

Any ideas on this?

At any rate though, I pitched the yeast at 3:30P yesterday and there was a nice 2 inch krausen this morning I have a blow off tube hooked up just in case it decides to go crazy.

 

[freddyb]

I brewed a 5-gallon batch of this over the weekend as my 2nd all-grain. Everything went really well. Hit my OG within a point or two and it is bubbling away happily in the basement.

I ended up zesting 4 large oranges which in hindsight was probably one or two too many. I didn't weigh the zest before adding to the boil, but it sure looked like a lot of orange peel. First page of the thread mentions 8 large oranges for the 11 gallon batch but later is looks like BM used 5-6...not too worried about it though. The airlock and surrounding area smells like an orange cream wine cooler. My girlfriend is excited about this brew.

 

[farmbrewernw]

I took a keg of this to Easter yesterday, and it was the first beer I have ever taken to a gathering that the keg was completely kicked by the end. :rockin: guess I'll need to make this again soon.

 

[BierMuncher]

I took a keg of this to Easter yesterday, and it was the first beer I have ever taken to a gathering that the keg was completely kicked by the end. :rockin: guess I'll need to make this again soon.

 

[farmbrewernw]

Well thank you, you are the genius that made the recipe for this wonderful beer. Oh by the way I entered it in my first homebrew comp as well so we'll see how that goes.

 

[IrregularPulse]

I brewed a 5-gallon batch of this over the weekend as my 2nd all-grain. Everything went really well. Hit my OG within a point or two and it is bubbling away happily in the basement.

I ended up zesting 4 large oranges which in hindsight was probably one or two too many. I didn't weigh the zest before adding to the boil, but it sure looked like a lot of orange peel. First page of the thread mentions 8 large oranges for the 11 gallon batch but later is looks like BM used 5-6...not too worried about it though. The airlock and surrounding area smells like an orange cream wine cooler. My girlfriend is excited about this brew.

It took me 2 large oranges for the 5G batch. You'll just be extra orangey.

 

[humann_brewing]

It took me 2 large oranges for the 5G batch. You'll just be extra orangey.

Yep, I used 2 large ones too. Came out to 3.8oz.


mmm.....

 

[freddyb]

Well, I did throw the 4 oranges into the juicer after zesting them. I guess that was a preview of how the beer will taste

If any of you who brewed this recipe this weekend are interested in swapping a few bottles, let me know. I'd love to see how your versions turned out.

 

[IrregularPulse]

Well, I did throw the 4 oranges into the juicer after zesting them. I guess that was a preview of how the beer will taste

If any of you who brewed this recipe this weekend are interested in swapping a few bottles, let me know. I'd love to see how your versions turned out.

PM's sent.

 

[humann_brewing]

Well, I did throw the 4 oranges into the juicer after zesting them. I guess that was a preview of how the beer will taste

If any of you who brewed this recipe this weekend are interested in swapping a few bottles, let me know. I'd love to see how your versions turned out.

I am in for a little swap too.

 

[RC0032]

Yeah...the flour is just to insure the beer stays hazy, regardless of how long it might sit in a chilled keg or bottle.

I've had judges sample my wits before (in casual company) and even though they still tasted great after several months, they were crystal clear and that can detract from the whole "wit" experience. The flour addition is something I heard on Jamil's show.

As far as a recipe:
(For 11 gallons)
8# 2-row
9# Flaked Wheat
2# White Wheat Malt

1.25 ounces of Sterlnig Hops at 60 minutes (I just use whatever clean bittering hop I can find since it plays such a minimal role)

6-7 ounces fresh orange zest - 10 minutes
2 ounces of freshly crushed (pulverized) coriander - 10 minutes
1-2 Tbsp of crushed black pepper - 10 minutes
4 chamomile tea bags - 10 minutes

OG - 1.048
IBU - Somewhere around 17-18

I poured the spice mixes into the hop bag with 10-15 minutes left in the boil. Then I tied off that bag and let it sink to the bottom of the kettle as I cooled the wort. I wanted to let those spices (and hops) steep for the extra 15 minutes.

I pitched a simple slurry of Safale-05 from a prior batch when the wort hit 76 degrees. A bit warmer than usual, but the higher temp will add some slight esters I want.

that's for 10 gal right? 1/2 that for 5?

 

[BierMuncher]

that's for 10 gal right? 1/2 that for 5?

You got it...

 

[RC0032]

Yep. just a single mash. 155 for 60 minutes.

Could ya also give a noob more details around this? I can hit 155 but do ya mash out? Just 1 temp run off the liquid and go? How much water? I need to buy beersmith

 

[carnevoodoo]

Could ya also give a noob more details around this? I can hit 155 but do ya mash out? Just 1 temp run off the liquid and go? How much water? I need to buy beersmith

You would mash at 155 and then sparge.

And yes, buy Beersmith.

 

[farmbrewernw]

you don't need beersmith, just mash at 155 and then sparge with 170 and your good to go

 

[Spludge]

Brewing this one tomorrow, thanks for the recipe BM it sounds delicious!
If you guys get a swap going shoot me a pm, I would be in no doubt!