England-Weizen - Weissbier - 2008 National Homebrew Competition Winner

Ingredients

For 5.5 Gallons (20.82 L)

    6.0 lb (2.72 kg) wheat malt
    4.5 lb (2.04 kg) pils malt
    0.52 oz (15 g) Hallertau pellet hops, 4.4% a.a., (60 min.)
    White Labs WLP380 Hefeweizen IV ale yeast, 1 L starter
 

Specifications

    Original Gravity: 1.053
    Final Gravity: 1.014
    ABV: 5.12%
 

Directions

    Use a double decoction mash schedule with rests at 122° F (50° C), 142° F (61° C) and 158° C (70° C). Raise to 168° F (76° C) for mash out.
    Primary fermentation for 10 days at 68° F (20° C) in glass.
    Forced CO2 to carbonate (3.3 vol).