Dunkelweizen
BJCP 2008 – 15B

Statistics

Fermentables

Amount Fermentable %
3.00 pounds German Light Munich Malt 26.7%
5.00 pounds German Wheat Malt Light 44.4%
2.00 pounds British Maris Otter Pale Malt 17.8%
0.50 pounds German Carafa I 4.4%
0.75 pounds Flaked Wheat 6.7%
11.25 pounds Total Fermentable Weight 100%

Hops

Amount Hop Time Use Form AA
0.75 ouncesHallertauer Mittlefruh60 minutesBoilPellets4.5%
0.25 ouncesHallertauer Mittlefruh3 minutesBoilPellets4.5%
1.00 ounces Total Hop Weight

Yeasts

Name Lab/Manufacturer Product ID Form
Hefeweizen AleWhite LabsWLP320Liquid

Mash Profile Step

Mash Steps

# Name Time Temp.
1Step 1 30 minutes135° F
2Step 2 45 minutes155° F
3Sparge 20 minutes170° F
4Sparge 20 minutes170° F

Fermentation and Aging

Primary:
7 days @ 65° F
Secondary:
9 days @ 68° F
Age:
28 days @ 65° F

General Info

Dark wheat beer with a creamy head and clean finish.

Notes for next time:

  • Cut back on Carafa...possibly to 3 ounces only. Finished beer is very roasty, not unpleasant, but more so than anticipated