Honey Citrus Wheat Brew
Savor the warmth of summer with this light and fruity American Honey Wheat beer. Bursting with honey sweetness and vibrant citrus notes from late hop additions, this refreshing brew is perfect for sunny afternoons. Brewed using a blend of wheat and pale malts, it promises a delightful balance of flavors that will elevate any warm-day gathering with friends.
ingredients
- 6 lbs Wheat Malt
- 4 lbs Pale Malt
- 1 lb Honey (preferably clover honey)
- 0.5 lb Flaked Wheat
- 1 oz Hallertau Hops (bittering)
- 0.5 oz Citra Hops (aroma, 15 minutes)
- 0.5 oz Mosaic Hops (aroma, 5 minutes)
- American Wheat Yeast (Wyeast 1010 or similar)
- 1 Whirlfloc tablet (optional, for clarity)
- 5 oz priming sugar (for bottling)
- Water to make 5 gallons
steps
- 1.
Heat 3.5 gallons of water in a brew kettle to 165°F (74°C).
- 2.
Add the wheat malt, pale malt, and flaked wheat to the mash tun.
- 3.
Maintain mash temperature at 152°F (67°C) for 60 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- 4.
Sparge with water to collect roughly 6.5 gallons of wort, then bring to a boil.
- 5.
Once boiling, add the Hallertau hops and boil for 60 minutes.
- 6.
With 15 minutes left, add the Citra hops and Whirlfloc tablet (if using).
- 7.
At the last 5 minutes, add the Mosaic hops and then remove from heat.
- 8.
Cool the wort quickly using a wort chiller to 70°F (21°C).
- 9.
Transfer to a sanitized fermenter and add honey, stirring gently to mix.
- 10.
Pitch the yeast and ferment for 1-2 weeks at 68°F (20°C).
- 11.
Once fermentation is complete, bottle with priming sugar and let carbonate for 1-2 weeks.
- 12.
Chill, pour, and enjoy your homemade American Honey Wheat beer!
