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Witbier

From the BrewBlog of Stoopsitters Brewing – Hastings, Minnesota USA
Printed April 27, 2024

Specifics
Style: Witbier
Contributor: Dustin Zastera
Yield: 5 gallons
Color (SRM/EBC): 2.4/4.7
Bitterness (Calc): 17.3 IBU (Tinseth)
BU/GU: 0.4
Calories: 142 (12 ounces)
ABV: 4.3%
ABW: 3.3%
OG: 1.043
OG (Plato): 10.72° P
FG: 1.011
FG (Plato): 2.81° P
Real Extract: 4.24° P
App. Atten.: 73.7%
Real Atten.: 60.4%
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
Malts and Grains
5.00 pounds Rahr Pilsen Malt 55.6% of grist
3.00 pounds Rahr White Wheat Malt 33.3% of grist
1.00 pounds Flaked Oats 11.1% of grist
9.00 pounds Total Grain Weight 100% of grist
Hops
0.50 ounces Northern Brewer 10% Leaf @ 60 minutes
Type: Bittering
Use: Boil 		5 AAUs
0.50 ounces Total Hop Weight 5 AAUs
Boil
Total Boil Time: 60 minutes
Yeast
Name: Sweet Mead/Wine
Manufacturer: White Labs
Product ID: WLP720
Type: Wine
Flocculation: Low
Attenuation: 75%
Temperature Range: 70–75°F
Amount: 1500 ml
Witbier
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Brew Day Data
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Strike Water Amount: 3  
Strike Water Temperature:    
Mash Temperature:    
Mash Time:    
Sparge Water Amount: 6.6  
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Pre-Boil Gravity:    
Pre-Boil Amount: 6.7  
Post-Boil Amount: 5  
Boil Time: 6060  
Original Gravity: 1.043 / 10.7° P  
     
     
     
     
Brew Day Notes
 

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