American Wheat Beer Orange American Wheat

[husker]

Just added my second addition of hopps. My buddy wanted to get into brewing this was the recipe he picked. Thanks!

 

[Newbeerguy]

Just added my second addition of hopps. My buddy wanted to get into brewing this was the recipe he picked. Thanks!

Nice! I wish I could be brewing today too....been a great day (even record high temps) for brewing. Ah well keeping my fingers crossed for Sunday. Gonna be brewing then for sure.

Let us know how it turned out and how your friend enjoyed brewing!

 

[jaynik]

In the fermentor now. How long have you guys been keeping this beer in primary? Since it's on US-05, not sure if I should do a typical 4 week primary (sans secondary) or keg it after fermentation stops. I just now re-read the recipe and see that is calls for 14 days in primary. I've never kegged a beer that young, so this will be a new experiment for me.

 

[Newbeerguy]

In the fermentor now. How long have you guys been keeping this beer in primary? Since it's on US-05, not sure if I should do a typical 4 week primary (sans secondary) or keg it after fermentation stops. I just now re-read the recipe and see that is calls for 14 days in primary. I've never kegged a beer that young, so this will be a new experiment for me.

Unless I am being super lazy, I get this beer off the yeast and into the keg after 14 days. I've left it in the primary for as long as 5 weeks one time and didn't notice any difference in taste.

 

[jaynik]

Thanks. If it doesn't taste any worse at two weeks I like the idea of this being ready by memorial day.

 

[jaynik]

Smelling orangey in the fermenter today!

 

[Newbeerguy]

Smelling orangey in the fermenter today!

Yeah! You can sure smell the orange while it is fermenting.

 

[jaynik]

Cleaned out a keg today. Can't wait to keg this next weekend!

 

[Benzene]

First batch went fast. Brewing again tonight.

 

[jaynik]

Kegged this today. Can't wait for it to carb up!

 

[Disintegr8or]

Doing my 5th batch of this today.
Might try a little late cascade in it like the other poster did.

 

[eviljay]

Just made this yesterday. Smells glorious.

Only changes i made was using some leftover Sorachi Ace for the 30 min hop addition and using Denny's favorite.

I also somehow hit 91% efficiency with BIAB. Weird.

 

[jaynik]

Jay, let's trade beers to get an idea of each other's attempt at this.

How in the world is your efficiency so high? Are you sparging the bag or something?

 

[eviljay]

I did this time. Yeah, we'll have to swap a few for sure.

 

[Newbeerguy]

Jay, let's trade beers to get an idea of each other's attempt at this.

How in the world is your efficiency so high? Are you sparging the bag or something?

Hey I'd be interested in swapping with you guys too. I bottled a few off my keg a couple days ago and would really like to see how yours came out.

 

[eviljay]

It's way easier for us because we're both in the same club locally!

 

[jaynik]

I tried a sneak peek tonight. It's nowhere near carbonated after 3 days on gas, but that's no surprise since I use the set it and forget it method. It's very light in color, but the wheat lets the flavor seem to carry through despite the light color and body. I think I'm going to like this beer and could see it being good on a really hot day!

I didn't get near the orange color as seen in the OP's picture. My daughter said it looks like apple juice. I'll give this one another week on the gas and let you guys know how it changes with carbonation.

 

[eviljay]

Can't wait to try it

 

[stompbox]

I am going to make this tomorrow with a few modifications.

I am going to use Hallertauer and Citra for hops and am going to add Coriander.

 

[Newbeerguy]

I tried a sneak peek tonight. It's nowhere near carbonated after 3 days on gas, but that's no surprise since I use the set it and forget it method. It's very light in color, but the wheat lets the flavor seem to carry through despite the light color and body. I think I'm going to like this beer and could see it being good on a really hot day!

I didn't get near the orange color as seen in the OP's picture. My daughter said it looks like apple juice. I'll give this one another week on the gas and let you guys know how it changes with carbonation.

What's the verdict?

 

[Newbeerguy]

I am going to make this tomorrow with a few modifications.

I am going to use Hallertauer and Citra for hops and am going to add Coriander.

Sounds good. Are you going to replace the late addition of Hallertauer with the Cirta or are you going to up the IBU's and add them both?

 

[Newbeerguy]

It's way easier for us because we're both in the same club locally!

Ahh! Yeah I can understand that. Hope they both turn out to your liking.

 

[jaynik]

What's the verdict?

I like it! I usually hate wheat beers because they are determined to use Belgian yeast. The us-05 does a nice job with this. It's definitely a refreshing beer. My wife likes it too and I was able to get a dedicated Coors light drinker to go back after it several times over.

The next time I brew it, I'm going to double the orange rind to get more of that flavor. It has more or less faded completely at this point.

Thanks for the recipe! Glad I brewed this one. Finally something my non-IPA drinking friends will enjoy!

 

[Newbeerguy]

I like it! I usually hate wheat beers because they are determined to use Belgian yeast. The us-05 does a nice job with this. It's definitely a refreshing beer. My wife likes it too and I was able to get a dedicated Coors light drinker to go back after it several times over.

The next time I brew it, I'm going to double the orange rind to get more of that flavor. It has more or less faded completely at this point.

Thanks for the recipe! Glad I brewed this one. Finally something my non-IPA drinking friends will enjoy!

I agree the US-05 does a good job in this beer. Although I enjoy some Belgians, I wanted this one to be a refresher that everyone can drink. I think the clean yeast profile helps that out alot.

I have been experimenting with orange zest additions and now I go with 2-2.25oz. You're right with 1.5oz orange flavor fades over time. I changed the recipe on the front page to reflect this as well. When I first posted the recipe, I never had a keg last more than a week, so I didn't know the orange flavor would fade out that much

Thanks for giving it a shot and glad you are enjoying it. Cheers!

 

[stompbox]

Sounds good. Are you going to replace the late addition of Hallertauer with the Cirta or are you going to up the IBU's and add them both?

I replaced the 30 minute addition with Citra. And since i bought a 1 oz package, i threw the second 0.5oz in at 5 min with the zest. This is when i also threw in 0.25oz coriander. Bubbling away right now!

 

[jaynik]

Here's the color I get from this beer. The picture looks darker than reality. I think it's much lighter than intended, but it's nice. Yes, I know, adding the orange in the beer is stupid, etc. Bite me.

EvilJay, if you want some, you better hurry up. My picky beer friends (i.e. Bud Light Light Lime or Sam Summer) even like this one.

 

[eviljay]

Mine is almost ready to bottle! As soon as it is we'll swap a bottle.

 

[Newbeerguy]

Here's the color I get from this beer. The picture looks darker than reality. I think it's much lighter than intended, but it's nice. Yes, I know, adding the orange in the beer is stupid, etc. Bite me.

EvilJay, if you want some, you better hurry up. My picky beer friends (i.e. Bud Light Light Lime or Sam Summer) even like this one.

Looking good!

 

[jaynik]

Mine is almost ready to bottle! As soon as it is we'll swap a bottle.

Well mine is in a keg so I can either try to bottle it or just put some in a growler. I don't have a contraption to bottle effectively from the keg.

 

[JeffoC6]

Brewing this up tomorrow (1-gallon all grain)...Looking forward to it. Got my grains and yeast tonight. Grabbing a few oranges tomorrow.