Weissbier Recipe

If you’re a fan of German wheat beers, then you’ll love this Weissbier recipe. With its signature banana and bubble-gum flavors, this Bavarian-style beer is best served cloudy by rousing the yeast sediment when pouring. This recipe is easy to follow and produces 40 pints of refreshing beer.

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Weissbier

This unique-tasting Bavarian beer is dominated by banane and bubble-gum flavours from the yeast. It is best served cloudy by rousing the yeast sediment when pouring.

Prep Time1 hour hr

Cook Time1 hour hr 15 minutes mins

To Ferment28 days d

Course: Beer

Cuisine: wheat beers

Keyword: Weissbier

Servings: 40 Pints

Calories: 200kcal

Author: Dan Smullen

Equipment

• 1 Large pot or mash tun
• 1 Heat source (stove, burner, or heat plate)
• 1 Fermenting vessel (plastic bucket or glass carboy)
• 1 Airlock and stopper
• 1 Siphon or tubing
• 1 Hydrometer
• 1 Thermometer
• 1 Sanitizer
• 1 Bottles or kegging equipment
• 1 Bottle capper or kegging system
• 1 Cleaning brush or sponge
• 1 Funnel
• 1 Measuring cups and spoons
• 1 Kitchen scale (for weighing ingredients)

Ingredients

For the Mash – Liquor 12.5 Litres (22 Pints) – Mash Time 1 hr – Temperature 65°c/149 °F

• 6 lb Wheat malt Quantity 2.7kg
• 5 lb Pilsner malt Quantity 2.3kg

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

• 1 oz (Hops) Hallertauer Hersbrucker 3.5% When to add – At start of boil (IBU 9.6)
• ½ oz (Hops) Saaz 4.2% When to add – At start of boil (IBU 5.7)
• 1 tsp Protofloc Other – When to add – For last 15 mins of boil

To Ferment – 22°C (72°F) – Conditioning 3 weeks at 12°C (54°F)

• 1 Wyeast 3068 Weihenstephan Weizen

Instructions

Prepare the Mash:

• In a large pot or mash tun, heat 12.5 liters (22 pints) of water to 65°C/149°F. Add the 6 lbs (2.7kg) of wheat malt and 5 lbs (2.3kg) of pilsner malt to the water, and stir well to ensure that there are no clumps. Maintain the temperature at 65°C/149°F for 1 hour, stirring occasionally.

Start Boiling:

• After the mash is complete, heat 27 liters (47.5 pints) of water in a separate pot to boiling. Once boiling, add 1 oz of Hallertauer Hersbrucker hops with 3.5% concentration and 1/2 oz of Saaz hops with 4.2% concentration.

Add Protofloc:

• During the last 15 minutes of the boil, add 1 tsp of Protofloc.

Cool the Wort:

• After boiling, cool the liquid as quickly as possible to around 22°C/72°F.

Pitch the Yeast:

• Once the wort has cooled, add the Wyeast 3068 Weihenstephan Weizen yeast to the mixture, stirring well to distribute it evenly.

Ferment:

• Ferment the beer for approximately 28 days at a temperature of 22°C/72°F.

Condition:

• After the fermentation period, move the beer to a cooler location for conditioning. Store the beer at 12°C/54°F for at least 3 weeks.

Serve:

• Once conditioning is complete, the beer is ready to serve. Be sure to stir up the yeast sediment at the bottom of the bottle before pouring, as Weissbier is traditionally served cloudy.

Unique Bavarian Flavors

If you’re looking for a beer recipe with a unique flavor profile, this Weissbier recipe is worth trying. With its signature banana and bubble-gum flavors, this Bavarian-style beer is unlike anything you’ve tasted before. The fruity and spicy notes from the Wyeast 3068 Weihenstephan Weizen yeast make this beer a refreshing and satisfying choice.

Easy to Follow Recipe

Even if you’re new to homebrewing, this Weissbier recipe is easy to follow. The ingredients are readily available, and the instructions are clear and concise. With patience and attention to detail, you can produce 40 pints of delicious beer that you’ll be proud to share with friends and family.

Perfect for Any Occasion

Whether you’re looking for a beer to enjoy on a warm summer evening or a refreshing beverage to serve at your next party, this Weissbier recipe is perfect. The beer’s cloudiness and fruity flavors make it an excellent choice for any casual gathering, and the ABV of 5% ensures that it’s not too intense or overwhelming.

Conclusion

This Weissbier recipe is an excellent choice for a unique, refreshing, and easy-to-make beer. With its signature banana and bubble-gum flavors, it’s sure to be a hit with anyone who enjoys German wheat beers.

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