Dark Wheat Beer Recipe

“Introducing our Dark Wheat Beer Recipe, a captivating brew that defies expectations. Blending the characteristics of an ale and a traditional wheat beer, this rich and malty beverage boasts a delightful wheat flavor with a hoppy twist and a refreshing citrus aroma. Crafted with precision and passion, our Dark Wheat Beer is a unique sensory experience that will satisfy beer enthusiasts seeking something distinct and memorable.”

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Dark Wheat Beer

More like an ale than a traditional wheat beer, this dark and malty brew has the distinct flavour and character of wheat but with a hoppy, citrus aroma and flavour.

Prep Time1 hour hr

Cook Time1 hour hr 15 minutes mins

To Ferment28 days d

Course: Beer

Cuisine: wheat beers

Keyword: Dark Wheat Beer

Servings: 40 Pints

Calories: 200kcal

Author: Dan Smullen

Equipment

• 1 Mash tun or large pot
• 1 Boiling pot
• 1 Fermenter (e.g. glass carboy or plastic bucket)
• 1 Airlock
• 1 Thermometer
• 1 Hydrometer
• 1 Brewing spoon or paddle
• 1 Wort chiller or alternative cooling method
• 1 Brewing burner or stove
• 1 Racking cane or siphoning equipment
• 1 Bottles or kegs for conditioning and storage
• 1 Bottle capper or kegging system
• 1 Sanitization equipment (e.g., sanitizer solution, brushes)
• 1 Brewing calculator or brewing software (optional, but helpful)
• 1 Measuring cups and scales for weighing ingredients
• 1 Grain bag or mesh strainer (for mashing)
• 1 Brewing thermometer (specifically for mashing)
• 1 pH test strips or pH meter (optional, for checking mash pH)

Ingredients

For the Mash – Liquor 16.25 Litres (28½ Pints) – Mash Time 1 hr – Temperature 65°c/149 °F

• 6.10 oz Vienna malt Quantity 3kg
• 5.12 oz Wheat malt Quantity 2.6kg
• 1.2 oz Biscuit malt Quantity 500g
• 10½ oz Crystal wheat Quantity 300g
• 3½ oz Carafa special I Quantity 100g

For the Boil – 27 Litres (47½ Pints) – Boil Time 1 hr – 10 mins

• 1⅓ oz (Hops) Magnum 11% When to add – At start of boil (IBU 44.1)
• ¾ oz (Hops) Willamette 6.3% When to add – At turn off (IBU 0.0)
• 1  tsp  Protofloc  Other – When to add – For last 15 mins of boil

To Ferment – 18°C (64°F) – Conditioning 5 weeks at 12°C (54°F)

• 1 Wyeast 2565 Kölsch

Instructions

Mash Preparation:

• Heat 16.25 Litres (28½ Pints) of water to a temperature of 65°C (149°F).
• In a mash tun or large pot, combine the following ingredients for the mash:
• 3kg (6.10 oz) Vienna malt
• 2.6kg (5.12 oz) Wheat malt
• 500g (1.2 oz) Biscuit malt
• 300g (10½ oz) Crystal wheat
• 100g (3½ oz) Carafa special I
• Stir the ingredients well and let them mash for 1 hour at the temperature of 65°C (149°F).

Boiling:

• After the mash, transfer the liquid (wort) to a large boiling pot.
• Add 27 Litres (47½ Pints) of water to the pot.
• Bring the mixture to a boil and maintain a rolling boil for 1 hour and 10 minutes.
• Add 1⅓ oz of Magnum hops at the start of the boil to provide bitterness (IBU 44.1).
• When there are 10 minutes remaining in the boil, add 1 tsp of Protofloc to aid in clarity.

Cooling and Fermentation:

• After the boil, cool down the wort as quickly as possible to around 18°C (64°F).
• Transfer the cooled wort to a fermenter.
• Pitch 1 packet of Wyeast 2565 Kölsch yeast or an appropriate amount of yeast starter into the fermenter.
• Seal the fermenter with an airlock and allow the beer to ferment at a temperature of 18°C (64°F) for approximately 28 days.

Conditioning:

• After fermentation, transfer the beer to bottles or kegs.
• Condition the beer at a temperature of 12°C (54°F) for about 5 weeks to allow it to carbonate and develop flavors.
• After the conditioning period, your Dark Wheat Beer will be ready to drink.

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