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AHS Miami Weiss Ale

Specifics

Style:

Weizen/Weissbier — BJCP Style Information

Category:	German Wheat and Rye Beer
Number:	15A

A pale, spicy, fruity, refreshing wheat-based ale.

Commercial Examples: Weihenstephaner Hefeweissbier, Schneider Weisse Weizenhell, Paulaner Hefe-Weizen, Hacker-Pschorr Weisse, Plank Bavarian Hefeweizen, Ayinger Bräu Weisse, Ettaler Weissbier Hell, Franziskaner Hefe-Weisse, Andechser Weissbier Hefetrüb, Kapuziner Weissbier, Erdinger Weissbier, Penn Weizen, Barrelhouse Hocking Hills HefeWeizen, Eisenbahn Weizenbier.

OG Range

FG Range

ABV Range

Color Range

Brew Date:

July 26, 2009

Yield:

5 gallons

Color:

8.4 SRM

Bitterness:

45.1 IBU

Conditioning:

Bottles

OG:	1.056
Reading 1:	1.012 (7 days)
Status:	Primary

General Information

Method:	Extract
Cost:	$32.86

AHS Miami Weiss Ale

This American wheat is a refreshing summer time beer with a hint of lemon. It features Crystal 20L, white wheat, and dried lemon peel. O.G. = 1.051. Approximately 5.1% ABV.

- Kit Option Extract - Liquid
- Yeast Option Danstar Munich German Wheat Dry Yeast
- BrewVint Yeast Fuel No
- Cold Pack None
- Priming Sugar Include Priming Sugar
- 1% Alcohol Boost Yes
- Gold Beer Bottle Caps Yes

Recipe

Scale This Recipe
Enter desired final yield (volume):		gallons

Extracts

2.00 pounds

LME - Extra Light

26.7% of grist

5.00 pounds

LME - Wheat

66.7% of grist

7.00 pounds

Total Extract Weight

93.3% of grist

Grains

0.50 pounds

Crystal Malt 20L

Color (L):	20 °L
Info/Use:	Sweet, mild caramel flavor and a golden color. Use in light lagers and light ales.

6.7% of grist

0.50 pounds

Total Grain Weight

6.7% of grist

Miscellaneous Ingredients (Non-Fermentable)

1/8 oz

Dried Lemon Peel @ 15 minutes (Boil)

1 tsp

Irish Moss @ 15 minutes (Boil)

Hops

0.75 ounces

Sorachi Ace

Region:	Japan
AAU Range:	14 - 16%
Notes:	A variety that has only recently become available to home brewers in the United States, Sorachi Ace was previously grown by Sapporo for use in their beers, but has since apparently been replaced by more recent varieties in Japan. Jason Breatt of Lodi Brewing Company has said that his brewery began experimenting heavily with Sorachi Ace during the 2007-8 hop shortage, and that it has a strong but pleasant lemon character.
Typical Use:	Aroma

14% Pellets @ 60 minutes
Type: Bittering
Use: Boil

10.5 AAUs

0.25 ounces

Sorachi Ace

Region:	Japan
AAU Range:	14 - 16%
Notes:	A variety that has only recently become available to home brewers in the United States, Sorachi Ace was previously grown by Sapporo for use in their beers, but has since apparently been replaced by more recent varieties in Japan. Jason Breatt of Lodi Brewing Company has said that his brewery began experimenting heavily with Sorachi Ace during the 2007-8 hop shortage, and that it has a strong but pleasant lemon character.
Typical Use:	Aroma

14% Pellets @ 5 minutes
Type: Aroma
Use: Aroma

3.5 AAUs

1.00 ounces

Total Hop Weight

14 AAUs

Procedure

Steep grains @ 150-160° for 15-20 min. Add LME & Alcohol boost after removing grains. Bring to boil add hops After 45 min add Lemon Peel & Irish Moss After 55 min add remaining hops.

Steep grains @ 150-160° for 15-20 min.
Add LME & Alcohol boost after removing grains.
Bring to boil add hops
After 45 min add Lemon Peel & Irish Moss
After 55 min add remaining hops.

Fermentation

Primary:

10 days @ 70° F

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