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Weizenbock

From the BrewBlog of Stoopsitters Brewing – Hastings, Minnesota USA
Printed April 18, 2024

Specifics
Style: Weizenbock
Contributor: Dustin Zastera
Yield: 5 gallons
Color (SRM/EBC): 13.6/26.8
Bitterness (Calc): 16.3 IBU (Tinseth)
BU/GU: 0.19
Calories: 292 (12 ounces)
ABV: 8.8%
ABW: 6.9%
OG: 1.088
OG (Plato): 21.12° P
FG: 1.022
FG (Plato): 5.58° P
Real Extract: 8.39° P
App. Atten.: 73.6%
Real Atten.: 60.3%
BJCP Style Info: Weizenbock
O.G.: 1.064 - 1.090
F.G.: 1.015 - 1.022
ABV: 6.5 - 8.0%
Bitterness: 15 - 30 IBUs
Color: 12 - 25 SRM
Info: A strong, malty, fruity, wheat-based ale combining the best flavors of a dunkelweizen and the rich strength and body of a bock.

Commercial Examples: Schneider Aventinus, Schneider Aventinus Eisbock, Plank Bavarian Dunkler Weizenbock, Plank Bavarian Heller Weizenbock, AleSmith Weizenbock, Erdinger Pikantus, Mahr’s Der Weisse Bock, Victory Moonglow Weizenbock, High Point Ramstein Winter Wheat, Capital Weizen Doppelbock, Eisenbahn Vigorosa.

General Information
Method: All Grain
Malts and Grains
4.00 pounds German Light Munich Malt 24.2% of grist
4.00 pounds German Wheat Malt Dark 24.2% of grist
4.00 pounds Weyermann Pale Wheat Malt 24.2% of grist
4.00 pounds German Dark Munich Malt 24.2% of grist
0.50 pounds Weyermann CaraMunich Malt II 3% of grist
16.50 pounds Total Grain Weight 100% of grist
Non-Fermentables
1/2 tsp. Yeast Nutrient @ 10 minutes  
Hops
0.65 ounces Northern Brewer 10% Pellets @ 60 minutes
Type: Bittering
Use: First Wort
6.5 AAUs
0.65 ounces Total Hop Weight 6.5 AAUs
Boil
Total Boil Time: 60 minutes
Yeast
Name: German Wheat
Manufacturer: Wyeast
Product ID: 3333
Type: Wheat
Flocculation: High
Attenuation: 73%
Temperature Range: 63–75°F
Amount: 2000 ml
Procedure

Infuse with 5 gallons at 118F to hit a rest of 111F (grain@62F).  Take 1.6 gallons at 30 minutes for the first decoction.  Return to the mash after boiling for 15 minutes to make the mash 135F.  Rest 45 minutes, then draw 2 gallons for the second decoction.  Boil and return to the main mash to reach 157F.  Rest 45 minutes.  Mash out with 2 gallons boiling water to reach a mash temp of 170F.

Drain tun for the first sparge.  The second sparge will require 2.25 gallons at 170F.

Weizenbock
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Brew Day Data
  Target Actual
Strike Water Amount: 5.5  
Strike Water Temperature:    
Mash Temperature:    
Mash Time:    
Sparge Water Amount: 5.7  
Sparge Water Temperature:    
Pre-Boil Gravity:    
Pre-Boil Amount: 6.7  
Post-Boil Amount: 5  
Boil Time: 60  
Original Gravity: 1.088 / 21.1° P  
     
     
     
     
Brew Day Notes
 

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