Crystal Honey Wheat Beer
Crystal Honey Wheat is a refreshing and aromatic wheat beer, perfect for warm days and lively gatherings. This brew features a smooth honey infusion that adds a gentle sweetness, balanced by the subtle tartness of wheat malt. Its captivating cloudy appearance and light, effervescent body make it an ideal companion for any occasion. Enjoy the harmony of flavors in every sip!
ingredients
- 6.5 lbs. White Wheat Malt
- 2.5 lbs. Pilsner Malt
- 1 lb. Crystal Malt (40L)
- 0.5 lb. Honey (local and raw recommended)
- 1 oz. Saaz Hops (bittering, 60 minutes)
- 0.5 oz. Saaz Hops (flavor, 15 minutes)
- 1 packet of Belgian Witbier Yeast (or your favorite wheat yeast)
- 5 oz. Corn Sugar (for priming)
- 5 gallons of filtered water
steps
- 1.
Begin by heating 3.5 gallons of water to 160°F (71°C) and add the grains to create a mash.
- 2.
Maintain the mash temperature at 152°F (67°C) for 60 minutes, then sparge with an additional 3 gallons of water at 170°F (77°C).
- 3.
Collect around 6-6.5 gallons of wort and bring to a boil.
- 4.
Add 1 oz. of Saaz hops and boil for 60 minutes.
- 5.
After 45 minutes, add 0.5 oz. Saaz hops and stir in the honey until fully dissolved.
- 6.
Chill the wort quickly to around 70°F (21°C) and transfer it to a sanitized fermentation vessel.
- 7.
Pitch the yeast according to package instructions and seal with an airlock.
- 8.
Allow the beer to ferment for 7-14 days or until fermentation is complete.
- 9.
Prepare priming sugar by boiling with 2 cups of water, cool, and add to the beer.
- 10.
Bottle your beer and let it carbonate for about 2 weeks in a cool, dark place.
- 11.
Chill, serve, and savor the sweet, clouded glory of your Crystal Honey Wheat!
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