First Wit
From the BrewBlog of Stoopsitters Brewing – Hastings, Minnesota USA
Printed March 29, 2024
Specifics
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BJCP Style Info: Witbier
O.G.: | 1.044 - 1.052 |
F.G.: | 1.008 - 1.012 |
ABV: | 4.5 - 5.5% |
Bitterness: | 10 - 20 IBUs |
Color: | 2 - 4 SRM |
Info: | A refreshing, elegant, tasty, moderate-strength wheat-based ale. Commercial Examples: Hoegaarden Wit, St. Bernardus Blanche, Celis White, Vuuve 5, Brugs Tarwebier (Blanche de Bruges), Wittekerke, Allagash White, Blanche de Bruxelles, Ommegang Witte, Avery White Rascal, Unibroue Blanche de Chambly, Sterkens White Ale, Bell’s Winter White Ale, Victory Whirlwind Witbier, Hitachino Nest White Ale. |
General Information
Method: | All Grain |
5.50 pounds | German Pilsen Malt (2-Row) | 50% of grist |
5.50 pounds | American Wheat Malt | 50% of grist |
11.00 pounds | Total Grain Weight | 100% of grist |
1.00 ounces |
Williamette 4.7% Pellets @ 60 minutes Type: Bittering Use: Boil |
4.7 AAUs |
1.00 ounces | Total Hop Weight | 4.7 AAUs |
Boil
Total Boil Time: | 60 minutes |
Procedure
Mashed in 133F, final temp 125F for 30 min. Boiled 4 qts of mash + 4 qts water. Added to mash to bring to 154F for 1 hr. Boiled 60 minutes. Wort chiller and nutrient in at 45 minutes. |
Fermentation
Primary: | 7 days @ 68° F |
Secondary: | 13 days @ 68° F |
First Wit
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Brew Day Data
Target | Actual | |
Strike Water Amount: | 3.7 | |
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Sparge Water Amount: | 5.4 | |
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Pre-Boil Gravity: | ||
Pre-Boil Amount: | 5.7 | |
Post-Boil Amount: | 4 | |
Boil Time: | 60 | |
Original Gravity: | 1.053 / 13.1° P | |
Brew Day Notes