Sun May 15, 2011 12:34 pm
Brewing up a summer Hefe ... unfortunately, the LHBS did not have hallertau hops or WLP300, so I guess I'll be brewing a little different beer than I had planned. Have some Tettnang and Willamette on hand for the hops and the LHBS had the Wyeast 3056 Bavarian Wheat Blend, so we will see how it works. The best hefe for me is:
1 vial WLP300 per 5 gallons (no starter)
50% wheat, 25% 2-row, 25% pilsner
Mash 152
IBU's 18 with 1 oz Hallertau at 60 min per 5 gallons and .5 oz Hallertau at flame-out
Ferment at 64-65.
Produces a nice balance between the clove and banana. Will see what the new yeast and hops do for the beer.
Eagle Dude
On Tap: Barrel Fermented Berlinerweisse 3.2%; American Pale Ale 6.3%, Amarillo Blond 5%
Aging: Flander's Red in a 60 gallon Merlot barrel
Fermenting: Robust Porter 6.5%