#60MARCH 2011

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IMPERIAL WHEAT BEER. Imperial Wheat

  • ABV
    10.3%
  • IBU
    26.0
  • OG
    1092.0

THIS BEER IS

Imperial Wheat beer / Weizenbock brewed by a homesick German in leather trousers. Think banana bread, bubble gum and David Hasselhoff.

BASICS

VOLUME 20L 5.3gal
BOIL VOLUME 25L 6.6gal
ABV 10.3%
Target FG 1014.0
Target OG 1092.0
EBC 24.0
SRM 12.0
PH 4.4
ATTENUATION LEVEL 84.78%

METHOD/TIMINGS

Mash IconMASH TEMP
64°C 147.2°F 60mins
Fermentation IconFERMENTATION
21°C 70°F

INGREDIENTS

Malt IconMALT
Extra Pale 5.63kg 12.4lbs
Wheat 6.90kg 15.2lbs
Crystal 0.63kg 1.4lbs
Hops IconHOPS
(g) Add Attribute
Columbus 12.5g Start Bitter
Hersbrucker 12.5g Middle Flavour
Yeast IconYEAST
  • Wyeast 3333 - German Wheat

FOOD Pairing

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  • Grilled portabello mushroom burger
  • Chicken sausages with creamy mash
  • Caramel and banana meringue pie

BREWER'S TIP

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If you are struggling to get that authentic head retention increase your mash temperature to about 70°C.

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