Hefeweizen - 8/2/2013

For the first time in 2 years, my brewing equipment has been rejuvenated.  The system needed a good cleaning, replumbing and an overall once-over.  Buut as of now, the brewday is under way.
I intend to write a more descriptive post about my overall system and process as it is not the norm - for now here is an older thread on HBT.  Also, my mashtun is unique, so perhaps a post on that one day as well.  In the photo to the left, I am in the midst of the mash.  During the mash, I recirc (bottom hose>pump>top hose) while the internal automatic stirrer does its deed.  For the record, no filter was added to that pic, that was a real sun burst that was not intended, but well appreciated - happy accident

More deets and recipe after the jump...

So for the first batch on this I wanted a quick turnaround beer for several reasons, but primarily so I can begin using my new kegorator ASAP - crap, I think I should put a kegorator post up too...  Anyway, I am not the worlds largest wheat fan unless there is a cocktail of brett, pedio and sacc invited to the party.  But its summer, wheats are fast, generally people like them, and I had the ingredients largely in hand.  Considering how its been a while, I was not surprised when my initial mash temp was 10* higher than anticipated, but a quick splash of cold water brought it right in line.

At the end of a very vigorous boil, I did nail the OG and was only slightly over projected volume.

It is currently in the fermenter and tasting notes are to follow!

Hefeweizen

Weizen/Weissbier

Type: All Grain	Date: 8/2/2013
Batch Size (fermenter): 5.50 gal	Brewer: Ryan Lockard
Boil Size: 8.76 gal	Asst Brewer:
Boil Time: 60 min	Equipment: Stainless Kegs (10 Gal/37.8 L) - All Grain
End of Boil Volume 6.76 gal	Brewhouse Efficiency: 72.00 %
Final Bottling Volume: 4.75 gal	Est Mash Efficiency 85.1 %
Fermentation: Ale, Two Stage	Taste Rating(out of 50): 30.0
Taste Notes:
Ingredients
Ingredients Amt Name Type # %/IBU 7 lbs Pilsner (2 Row) Ger (2.0 SRM) Grain 1 63.6 % 4 lbs Wheat Malt, Ger (2.0 SRM) Grain 2 36.4 % 0.75 oz Hallertauer [4.80 %] - Boil 45.0 min Hop 3 10.5 IBUs 0.25 oz Hallertauer [4.80 %] - Boil 15.0 min Hop 4 1.9 IBUs 1.0 pkg Weihenstephan Weizen (Wyeast Labs #3068) [124.21 ml] Yeast 5 -
Beer Profile
Est Original Gravity: 1.054 SG	Measured Original Gravity: 1.046 SG
Est Final Gravity: 1.011 SG	Measured Final Gravity: 1.010 SG
Estimated Alcohol by Vol: 5.7 %	Actual Alcohol by Vol: 4.7 %
Bitterness: 12.4 IBUs	Calories: 151.6 kcal/12oz
Est Color: 3.4 SRM
Mash Profile
Mash Name: Single Infusion, Light Body, No Mash Out	Total Grain Weight: 11 lbs
Sparge Water: 6.64 gal	Grain Temperature: 72.0 F
Sparge Temperature: 168.0 F	Tun Temperature: 72.0 F
Adjust Temp for Equipment: TRUE	Mash PH: 5.20
Mash Steps Name Description Step Temperature Step Time Mash In Add 17.75 qt of water at 161.6 F 150.0 F 75 min
Sparge Step: Fly sparge with 6.64 gal water at 168.0 F
Mash Notes: Simple single infusion mash for use with most modern well modified grains (about 95% of the time).
Carbonation and Storage
Carbonation Type: Keg	Volumes of CO2: 2.3
Pressure/Weight: 12.54 PSI	Carbonation Used: Keg with 12.54 PSI
Keg/Bottling Temperature: 45.0 F	Age for: 30.00 days
Fermentation: Ale, Two Stage	Storage Temperature: 65.0 F
Notes
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