Checkpoint Charlie Berliner Weisse
Discover the invigorating charm of Checkpoint Charlie Berliner Weisse, a light and tangy wheat beer that’s perfect for hot days. This brew marries Pilsner and wheat malts with a unique lactobacillus culture that delivers a refreshing tartness. Serve it plain or jazz it up with fruity syrups for a unique twist that will tantalize your taste buds!
ingredients
- 0.907 lb Briess DME - Pilsen Light
- 0.907 lb Briess DME - Bavarian Wheat
- 0.021 lb Hallertau Hops (15 min boil)
- 0.035 oz WLP630 - Berliner Weisse Blend Yeast
- Water (approximately 6 gallons)
steps
- 1.
Heat 4 gallons of water to 160°F in your brew kettle.
- 2.
Add the Pilsner and Bavarian Wheat DME to the heated water, stirring until completely dissolved.
- 3.
Bring the mixture to a boil and add Hallertau hops after 45 minutes of boiling.
- 4.
Continue boiling for an additional 15 minutes, then chill the wort quickly.
- 5.
Transfer the chilled wort to a sanitized fermenter and add water to achieve a total volume of 5 gallons.
- 6.
Pitch the WLP630 yeast into the fermenter and seal with an airlock.
- 7.
Ferment at a steady temperature between 68°F to 72°F for about 2 weeks.
- 8.
After fermentation is complete, keg or bottle using priming sugar to carbonate the beer.
- 9.
Allow the beer to condition for an additional week before chilling.
- 10.
Pour your Checkpoint Charlie Berliner Weisse and enjoy its refreshing tartness!