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Wittebrew System

Description
Others items go in last 5 minutes of the boil to help retain aromatics. Raise temp to 72 for last 1/3rd of ferment.

Details

Beer Style
16A Witbier (BJCP)
Brewing Method
All grain 
Brew Type
Wheat 
Recipe Efficiency
70%
Recipe Volume
5 gal 
Boil Volume
7 gal 
Boil Time
90 min 
Maximum Extract
422.3 points
Potential Extract
295.6 points (70% from recipe)
Anticipated OG
1.059 SG
Boil SG
1.042 SG (at start of boil)
Anticipated Color
4.4 SRM     
Estimated IBU
18.1 IBU
Estimated FG
1.015 SG
Estimated Alcohol
5.7 %abv
Mash
15 m @ 122 tempF, 0 m @ 154 tempF, and 60 m @ 154 tempF

Style Compliance

16A Witbier
Original Gravity
1.044-1.052 SG
Final Gravity
1.008-1.012 SG
Alcohol
4.5-5.5 %abv
Bitterness
10.0-20.0 IBU
Color
2.0-4.0 SRM
 
OG
1.059 SG High
FG
1.015 SG High
Alcohol
5.7 %abv High
Bitterness
18.1 IBU
Color
4.4 SRM High
Overall Compliance: 20.0%

Fermentables

Name Amount Color Potential % Grist
Gambrinus Pilsner Malt 5.4 lbs 1.5 °L 38 ppg 42.7 %
Flaked Wheat 5.4 lbs 2.0 °L 32 ppg 42.7 %
Flaked Oats 1.1 lbs 2.5 °L 32 ppg 8.7 %
Rice Hulls 7.88 oz 0.0 °L 0 ppg 3.9 %
Gambrinus Munich Light 3.94 oz 10.0 °L 37 ppg 1.9 %
Totals 12.6 lbs 422.3 points 100%

Fermentables

Name: Gambrinus Pilsner Malt
Amount: 5.4 lbs
Color: 1.5 °L
Potential: 38 ppg
% Grist42.7 %
Name: Flaked Wheat
Amount: 5.4 lbs
Color: 2.0 °L
Potential: 32 ppg
% Grist42.7 %
Name: Flaked Oats
Amount: 1.1 lbs
Color: 2.5 °L
Potential: 32 ppg
% Grist8.7 %
Name: Rice Hulls
Amount: 7.88 oz
Color: 0.0 °L
Potential: 0 ppg
% Grist3.9 %
Name: Gambrinus Munich Light
Amount: 3.94 oz
Color: 10.0 °L
Potential: 37 ppg
% Grist1.9 %
Totals
Amount: 12.6 lbs
Potential: 422.3 points
% Grist: 100%

Hops

Hop Amount IBU When Time
Hallertauer 1.20 oz @ 4.0 %AA (4.8 AAU) 18.1 (35.3 %) Boil 60 min
Totals 1.2 oz
Hop: Hallertauer
Amount: 1.2 oz
%AA: 4.0
When: Boil
Time: 60 min
Totals
Amount: 1.2 oz

Yeast

Name Attenuation When
Wyeast 3944 Belgian Witbier 74 % Primary
Name: Wyeast 3944 Belgian Witbier
Attenuation: 74 %
When: Primary
 
 

Flavorings

Name Amount When Time
Sweet Orange Peel 2.9 tbs Boil 1 min
Coriander 2.3 tsp Boil 1 min
Chamomile Flowers 0.2 tsp Boil 1 min
Name: Sweet Orange Peel
Amount: 2.9 tbs
When: Boil
Time: 1 min
Name: Coriander
Amount: 2.3 tsp
When: Boil
Time: 1 min
Name: Chamomile Flowers
Amount: 0.2 tsp
When: Boil
Time: 1 min
 
Recipe Source: Brewing Classic Styles: Zainasheff, Jamil; Palmer, John J.