Hefeweizen

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The German Weissbier (wheat beer) is an excellent style for home brewers to emulate because many commercial versions are presented with yeast in suspension, “mit hefe”, the same as naturally conditioned beer made at home! This recipe is about as simple as it gets and suitable for those looking to make a Weissbier in accordance with German law - wheat content should be at least 50% of the total grist. The suggested yeast tends to throw classic wheat beer characteristics such as phenolic, clove and banana - for many, an acquired taste. To soften these characters, ferment at the lower end of the temperature range or use the yeast supplied with the kit.

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Recipe Contains

1 × Thomas Coopers Preacher's Hefe Wheat (1.7kg)
1 × Thomas Coopers Wheat Malt Extract (1.5kg)
1 × Carbonation Drops (250g)

You'll Need

1 × Safbrew WB-06 Yeast

Beer Style: Ale

Colour (EBC): 8
Volume: 23L
Difficulty: Easy

ABV 4.0%

Alcohol by Volume

20 IBU

International Bitterness Units

EBC 8

Colour

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Ingredients

1 x 1.7kg Thomas Coopers Preachers Hefe Wheat
1 x 1.5kg Thomas Coopers Wheat Malt Extract
1 x 11.5g Safbrew WB-06 Yeast
1 x 250g Coopers Carbonation Drops

Mix

In a clean and sanitised fermenting vessel (FV), mix the contents of the Preachers Hefe Wheat and
1kg of Wheat Malt Extract (the remaining 500g can be sealed and placed in the fridge for later use)
together with 2 litres of water.
Add cold water up to the 20 litre mark and stir vigorously.
Check the brew temperature and top up to the 23 litre mark with warm or cold water (refrigerated if
necessary) to get as close as possible to 22C.
Sprinkle on both the Safbrew WB-06 Yeast and brew can yeast then fit the lid.

Home Recipes HEFEWEIZEN

Hefeweizen

The German Weissbier (wheat beer) is an excellent style for home brewers to emulate because many commercial versions are presented with yeast in suspension, “mit hefe”, the same as naturally conditioned beer made at home! This recipe is about as simple as it gets and suitable for those looking to make a Weissbier in accordance with German law - wheat content should be at least 50% of the total grist. The suggested yeast tends to throw classic wheat beer characteristics such as phenolic, clove and banana - for many, an acquired taste. To soften these characters, ferment at the lower end of the temperature range or use the yeast supplied with the kit.

Hefeweizen
Beer Style Ale
Flavour Profile Fruity, Estery
Alcohol Content 4.0%
Colour (EBC) 8
Bitterness (IBU) 20
Volume 23L
Difficulty Easy

Ingredients

1 x 1.7kg Thomas Coopers Preachers Hefe Wheat
1 x 1.5kg Thomas Coopers Wheat Malt Extract
1 x 11.5g Safbrew WB-06 Yeast
1 x 250g Coopers Carbonation Drops

1. Mix

In a clean and sanitised fermenting vessel (FV), mix the contents of the Preachers Hefe Wheat and
1kg of Wheat Malt Extract (the remaining 500g can be sealed and placed in the fridge for later use)
together with 2 litres of water.
Add cold water up to the 20 litre mark and stir vigorously.
Check the brew temperature and top up to the 23 litre mark with warm or cold water (refrigerated if
necessary) to get as close as possible to 22C.
Sprinkle on both the Safbrew WB-06 Yeast and brew can yeast then fit the lid.

2. Brew

Try to ferment at 18C-24C (a higher ferment temperature will produce more of the typical wheat beer
aromas).
Fermentation has finished once the specific gravity is stable over 2 days.

3. Bottle

Gently fill clean PET bottles to about 3cm from the top.
Add 2 carbonation drops per bottle and secure the caps (use only one carbonation drop for bottles
intended to be stored for a longer period).
Store the bottles upright in a location out of direct sunlight at or above 18C

4. Enjoy

After at least four weeks, check for sufficient carbonation by squeezing the PET bottles.
Bottles kept unrefrigerated should improve with age.
When ready to drink, chill the bottles upright.
The chilled beer may be poured into clean glassware, leaving the sediment behind.
Expect the alcohol content to be approximately 4.0% ABV.

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