wheat malt...white vs pale vs red

[bazookazilla]

If the yeast doesn't give off overly tart flavors I would highly recommend Three Floyd's Gumballhead mashed in the upper 150s. I've brewed it twice and it has been great both times. Roughly 55% Red Wheat malt, 40% Domestic 2-Row and 5% Caravienne with Amarillo hops.

I had the good fortune of enjoying some Gumballhead while visiting a good friend in Chicago a couple of years ago and loved it. I am still a pretty novice brewer. Do you have a more specific recipe? I would love to try to brew it!!

I understand the percentages of malt and such, but what would I be shooting for as far as OG/FG, IBUs etc?

[bazookazilla]

Great thread, I was actually just wondering the difference yesterday. Are the kernels larger on either on red or white?

I didn't notice any, but I didn't compare the two side by side. I will next time I go back to LHBS.

[brewinhard]

Great thread, I was actually just wondering the difference yesterday. Are the kernels larger on either on red or white?

I didn't notice any, but I didn't compare the two side by side. I will next time I go back to LHBS.

Just purchased some red wheat malt and
compared to the white wheat malt the red wheat kernels appear to be a bit smaller in size.

[Ozwald]

Great thread, I was actually just wondering the difference yesterday. Are the kernels larger on either on red or white?

I didn't notice any, but I didn't compare the two side by side. I will next time I go back to LHBS.

Just purchased some red wheat malt and
compared to the white wheat malt the red wheat kernels appear to be a bit smaller in size.

You shouldn't compare kernels. You'll just be disappointed in the end.

[brewinhard]

That is why I married a smaller woman....