Fresh off my latest good run of medals(3rd in Weizen at Louisiana Clubs Homebrew Competition, 2nd in Bock at Bluebonnet Brew Off and 3rd in Barleywine at Bluebonnet Brew Off) it’s time to brew another hopefully good beer. I’m working my way through the German wheat and rye this time with Dunkelweizen. Looking forward to this one big time as it’s one of my favorite drinkers. Beer will be brewed 4/19/2013. Pitching it on a yeast cake from my hefeweizen so lord knows how that’ll go.
Update 5/18/2013
In my attempt to perfect my carbonation issues I hit this one at 24 PSI for 2 weeks. It’s given this beer a remarkably better mouthfeel. As I’ve carbonated it I’ve tried it. I started initially with 18 PSI to see how it turned out and it wasn’t quite right after a week. It tasted decent but wasn’t quite centered. Fast forward one week it’s very smooth, creamy and complete. The beer tastes wonderful.
Recipe Details
| Batch Size |
Boil Time |
IBU |
SRM |
Est. OG |
Est. FG |
ABV |
| 6 gal |
90 min |
|
15 |
1.056 |
1.012 |
5.5 |
Style Details
| Name |
Cat. |
OG Range |
FG Range |
IBU |
SRM |
Carb |
ABV |
| Dunkelweizen |
15 15B |
1.044 - 1.056 |
1.01 - 1.014 |
10 - 18 |
14 - 23 |
0 - 0 |
4.3 - 5.6 % |
Fermentables
| Name |
Amount |
% |
| Wheat Malt, Ger |
7 lbs |
50.63 |
| Munich Malt |
3 lbs |
21.7 |
| Pilsner (2 Row) Bel |
3 lbs |
21.7 |
| Special B Malt |
5.6 oz |
2.53 |
| Caramel/Crystal Malt - 40L |
5.6 oz |
2.53 |
| Carafa II |
2 oz |
0.9 |
Hops
| Name |
Amount |
Time |
Use |
Form |
Alpha % |
| Hallertauer Mittelfrueh |
1 oz |
60 min |
Aroma |
Pellet |
4 |
Miscs
| Name |
Amount |
Time |
Use |
Type |
| Lactic Acid |
529.11 oz |
60 min |
Mash |
Water Agent |
| Calcium Chloride |
17.64 oz |
60 min |
Mash |
Water Agent |
| Epsom Salt (MgSO4) |
17.64 oz |
60 min |
Mash |
Water Agent |
Yeast
| Name |
Lab |
Attenuation |
Temperature |
| Hefeweizen Ale (WLP300) |
White Labs |
74% |
68°F - 72°F |
Mash
| Step |
Temperature |
Time |
| New Mash Step |
154°F |
70 min |
Notes
| Prepare 10 gallons of water with intention of using 9 in it. Salt and acid go in to the 10 gallons. 3.5 volumes of carbonation. 165F strike water at 20 quarts. |
