American Wheat Beer Orange American Wheat

[Newbeerguy]

I only get about 70% efficiency from my setup. So it should put it right in line. Then what do you recommend upping to get my Abv up? More wheat?

Personally, I'd do 1/2 pound of wheat and 2-row to get the abv up. Honey will work out fine, but it may dry the beer out a tad. Either way it will work out good.

 

[Bradzukie]

Thanks. Ill give it a run!

 

[Disintegr8or]

I just tapped the 2nd keg of this. I upped the orange (zest of 6) this time per Wifes request.

It's perfect. Only 1-1/2 more weeks and I'll be brewing it again to keep a pipeline up for the summer.

Oh yeah, and for some reason this batch went down to 1.007. Nice little ABV boost. Not dry either.

 

[LouBrew13]

What would the outcome be with saaz at the end and hallertauer at the beginning of the boil? I love saaz hops for aroma.

 

[mux]

Thanks again for the recipe! This will be a great summer beer. It's been in the keg for about 4 weeks and just gets better and better.

 

[Newbeerguy]

I just tapped the 2nd keg of this. I upped the orange (zest of 6) this time per Wifes request.

It's perfect. Only 1-1/2 more weeks and I'll be brewing it again to keep a pipeline up for the summer.

Oh yeah, and for some reason this batch went down to 1.007. Nice little ABV boost. Not dry either.

Awesome! I am glad you both enjoy it. I really appreciate all the positive feedback

I know I can't wait till Sunday.....gonna be brewing this up again

 

[Newbeerguy]

What would the outcome be with saaz at the end and hallertauer at the beginning of the boil? I love saaz hops for aroma.

That combo would work well in this beer. I agree saaz hops smell great!

 

[Newbeerguy]

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Thanks again for the recipe! This will be a great summer beer. It's been in the keg for about 4 weeks and just gets better and better.

Looks delicious mux! Glad it turned out so well for you. The flavors do blend well togther and I agree with you, goes great on a hot summer day

 

[rmcdermo]

is that extract recipe for a 10 gallon batch or a 5 gallon batch? seems like a lot of malt for 5.....

 

[Newbeerguy]

is that extract recipe for a 10 gallon batch or a 5 gallon batch? seems like a lot of malt for 5.....

The extract conversion is for a 5 gallon batch. You would use either the dry or the liquid malt extract, not both.

If you were going to use liquid Wheat extract you'd use 7.5lbs
If you were going to use dry Wheat extract you'd use 6lbs

 

[rmcdermo]

I glad I asked . thanks for the reply, i'm brewing it up tommorrow.

 

[Newbeerguy]

I glad I asked . thanks for the reply, i'm brewing it up tommorrow.

Nice! Actually I'll be brewing this up as well.

 

[Disintegr8or]

Well, I am embarrassed to say that I just had to order more ingredients in order to brew this again next weekend.

For some reason working in the yard and hanging around the pool on St. Patricks weekend, 5 gallons of this just plain disappears.

 

[Newbeerguy]

Well, I am embarrassed to say that I just had to order more ingredients in order to brew this again next weekend.

For some reason working in the yard and hanging around the pool on St. Patricks weekend, 5 gallons of this just plain disappears.

Haha sounds like a good weekend then!

I brewed a batch of this up Sunday :rockin: and am already debating to brew another 5 gallons this weekend too. Been getting a bunch of requests from everyone to have it on tap. And when it's on tap, I seem to have the same disappearing problem as you.

I also think I am going to brew this up for a local homebrew contest this June. Winner gets thier recipe commercially produced by Thirsty Dog Brewing for a year.

 

[Disintegr8or]

I also think I am going to brew this up for a local homebrew contest this June. Winner gets thier recipe commercially produced by Thirsty Dog Brewing for a year.

Do it, that'd be awesome if your recipe won.

I have to make a confession. First time I made it I forgot to half the Munich and the Wheat (made a 2.5 gal test batch) So now when I make a 5 gal batch I use 1lb of each. I don't know how much that changes the flavor, but I can't bring myself to not do it. If you're adventurous try it next time and let me know if you notice any difference. Maybe I can save a dollar or two each batch going back to 1/2 lb.

 

[Newbeerguy]

Do it, that'd be awesome if your recipe won.

I have to make a confession. First time I made it I forgot to half the Munich and the Wheat (made a 2.5 gal test batch) So now when I make a 5 gal batch I use 1lb of each. I don't know how much that changes the flavor, but I can't bring myself to not do it. If you're adventurous try it next time and let me know if you notice any difference. Maybe I can save a dollar or two each batch going back to 1/2 lb.

I think I will try that on the next batch. I am always looking for ways to improve upon it. I'll let you know how it goes. If all goes well, I'll be brewing again this Sunday.

 

[Benzene]

Brewed this yesterday, except I added more orange zest, and added 1 oz cascade at 5 min. It is bubbling away and upstairs smells wonderful, lots of orange aroma. Gravity was lower (1.049). Should be a great summer beer.

 

[mux]

My friends ask all the time " when you gonna brew that again."

 

[Newbeerguy]

Brewed this yesterday, except I added more orange zest, and added 1 oz cascade at 5 min. It is bubbling away and upstairs smells wonderful, lots of orange aroma. Gravity was lower (1.049). Should be a great summer beer.

Sounds great! How much more zest did you use? For my latest batch I upped my zest to 2oz. Just to see how much more noticable it is. Keep us posted on the progress.

 

[Benzene]

I ended up with 2.5 oz. from 6 oranges. Smells great!

 

[DewGun316]

I asked this in my thread but I like this type of brew, would I still use the same amount of ingredients in a 2.5 gal batch?

And the hops was that during boil?

 

[Ralphadopolis]

This sounds great. I have yet to do an AG recipe, because i lack the equipment an the funds, but been looking for a recipe for my first BIAB, what changes do you think I would need to do in the process.

 

[Newbeerguy]

I asked this in my thread but I like this type of brew, would I still use the same amount of ingredients in a 2.5 gal batch?

And the hops was that during boil?

For a 2.5gal batch, you would use half of all the ingredients.

As for the Hops, yes, you add those in the boil. The first addition (60 minute) goes in right when the boil starts (you then start your countdown timer). The second hop addition goes in once the timer reaches 30 minutes left in the boil.

Feel free to PM me if you have anymore questions.

 

[Newbeerguy]

This sounds great. I have yet to do an AG recipe, because i lack the equipment an the funds, but been looking for a recipe for my first BIAB, what changes do you think I would need to do in the process.

Thank you. It is a really tasty brew that alot of people (even non craft brew drinkers) enjoy.

For BIAB, not too much will change. You can omit the Rice Hulls as they are only there to help with lautering. Other than that everything else will be the same.

Let us know how it goes if you give it a shot. I also have an extract version on this posted on the first page if you're interested in that.

 

[Benzene]

Busted one of these open last night after a week in bottles. Early I know, but it was delicious. The cascade hops combined with the extra orange zest is really prevalent. Very good aroma and nice citrus flavor. Happy.

 

[Newbeerguy]

Busted one of these open last night after a week in bottles. Early I know, but it was delicious. The cascade hops combined with the extra orange zest is really prevalent. Very good aroma and nice citrus flavor. Happy.

Sounds great! Glad it turned out to your liking. I have tried it once with a late addition of hops and I really couldn't taste much of the orange, but then again IIRC you added more zest than I did. My latest batch came out fantastic as well, bout to go grab one actually.

 

[pittsy]

Us 05 ale yeast ? Although this contains wheat it would be an ale then not a weissbier

 

[Tiber_Brew]

Us 05 ale yeast ? Although this contains wheat it would be an ale then not a weissbier

Weissbier is an ale.

 

[jaynik]

Bought the grains for this tonight. Will brew Saturday. Can't wait!

 

[Newbeerguy]

Bought the grains for this tonight. Will brew Saturday. Can't wait!

Awesome! Let us know how it turns out.