Zen Bock - Weizenbock - 2012 National Homebrew Competition Winner

Ingredients

For 5 Gallons (18.93 L)

    7.0 lb (3.18 kg) German Munich malt
    7.0 lb (3.18 kg) German dark wheat malt
    8.0 oz (227 g) Wyermann CaraAroma® malt
    1.0 oz (28 g) Wyermann Carafa®  Special II malt
    0.5 oz (14 g) Hallertau Mittelfruh pellet hops, 3% a.a. (FWH)
    1.0 oz (28 g) Hallertau Tradition whole hops, 6% a.a. (60 min)
    Wyeast 3333 German Wheat ale yeast (big slurry)
 

Specifications

    Original Gravity: 1.078
    Final Gravity: 1.02
    ABV: 7.61%
 

Directions

    Combination infusion/double-decotion mash with rests at 126° F (52° C) for 20 minutes; 146° F (63° C) for 60 minutes; and 160° F (71° C) for 30 minutes.  Mash out at 167° F (74° C).  Decotions are boiled for 15 minutes each.
    Primary fermentation at 64° F (18° C).
    Allow to free-rise to 74° F (23° C) during the remainder of fermentation.