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
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Beer Profile
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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
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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 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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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
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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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Looks like a great beer Ryan, welcome back to the hobby. I am excited to hear more about that mash tun, and your stand.
ReplyDelete-Ed
aka "Coff" on the Philly HBC forums
Thanks Ed, check out the coffee stout post. Gonna overhaul the configuration, but the mashtun will largely stay untouched.
ReplyDeleteI have a feeling we will connect sometime soon over a few sours :-)