Golden Caramel Wheat Ale Bliss
This refreshing wheat ale is infused with subtle caramel notes, making it the perfect beverage for hot summer days. Brewed with a blend of soft wheat and aromatic Crystal malt, this Caramel Wheat Ale balances bright citrus hops with a gentle sweetness. Enjoy its smooth, light body and golden hue while basking in the sun. Perfectly pairs with light salads or grilled seafood.
ingredients
- 8 lbs Wheat Malt
- 2 lbs Crystal Malt (40L)
- 1 lb Flaked Wheat
- 1 lb Pilsner Malt
- 1 oz Cascade Hops (bittering)
- 1 oz Cascade Hops (flavor)
- 0.5 oz Saaz Hops (aroma)
- 1 Whirlfloc Tablet (optional)
- 1 pkg Wyeast 3068 Weihenstephan Weizen yeast
- 5 oz Corn Sugar (for priming)
- 5 gallons of water
steps
- 1.
Begin by heating 3 gallons of water to around 165°F (74°C).
- 2.
Add the crushed Wheat, Crystal, and Pilsner malts to the hot water, stirring well, and hold the temperature at 152°F (67°C) for 60 minutes.
- 3.
Sparge with hot water until you collect approximately 6.5 gallons of wort.
- 4.
Bring the wort to a boil and add the bittering hops (Cascade).
- 5.
After 40 minutes of boiling, add the flavor hops (Cascade) and Whirlfloc tablet.
- 6.
In the final 5 minutes, add the aroma hops (Saaz).
- 7.
Cool the wort rapidly using a wort chiller until it's about 70°F (21°C).
- 8.
Transfer the cooled wort into a sanitized fermentation vessel and pitch the yeast.
- 9.
Seal with an airlock and ferment for 1-2 weeks at around 68°F (20°C).
- 10.
Once fermentation is complete, prepare a priming solution with corn sugar and bottling.
- 11.
Bottle your ale and condition for an additional 2 weeks.
- 12.
Chill and enjoy your Caramel Wheat Ale on a warm summer day!
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