Weisse Not? - Berliner Weisse - 2012 National Homebrew Competition Winner

Ingredients

For 5 Gallons (18.93 L)

    2.0 lb (0.9 kg) extra light dry malt extract
    2.0 lb (0.9 kg) wheat dry malt extract
    1.0 oz (28 g) Hallertau Hersbrucker, 3.3% a.a. (15 min)
    0.5 tsp Wyeast yeast nutrient (10 min)
    Wyeast 1338 European ale yeast
    Wyeast 3345 Lactobacillus Delbrueckii
    8.5 oz dextrose to prime
 

Specifications

    Original Gravity: 1.035
    Final Gravity: 1.01
    ABV: 3.28%
    IBU: 5.9
    SRM: 4
 

Directions

    Boil for 15 minutes.  After primary fermentation, transfer to secondary at ambient temperatures for 6-12 months.
    Brewer’s Note:  “Patience and time will pay off for this delicious, thirst quenching brew.”
    Primary fermentation for 6 weeks at 68° F (20° C).