Monday, June 18, 2007

Belgian Wit is off and running.

Brewed what I'm hoping to be a great Belgian Wit on Sunday. It started fermenting at 72 degrees, and I've moved it to a bit cooler part of the house where it's 66. The Brew Day went as follows. I'm hoping to have this brew ready for entry in the Michigan State Fair.

Steeped 1/2 lb each of crystal malt and wheat malt at 160' for 30 min. Topped off my kettle and at boil, added 1.5oz Hallertauer Hops, 1/2oz of cracked coriander seed, and 3lbs of Wheat 60/40 DME. At 30 min I added 3lbs of Wheat 60/40DME. At 50 min, I added 1/2oz. Cascade hops. After boil, I steeped the zest of 2 oranges and 1/2oz of cracked coriander. Cooled wort down to 68 and pitched White Labs Belgian Wit yeast starter I made Friday.

Bill of Goods
6lbs. Wheat DME
1/2lb Crystal Malt
1/2lb Wheat Malt
1oz Coriander Seed
1.5oz Hallertauer Hops (bittering)
1oz Cascade Hops (aroma/flavor)
3 Oranges (zests only)
White Labs Belgian Wit Yeast

Visions of Cherry Wheat

Visions of Cherry Wheat
Had to share these beautiful pictures of my Cherry Wheat

Finishing my "Ohana" Pineapple Pale Ale

Finishing my "Ohana" Pineapple Pale Ale
Even my step-daughter Sammy helps out!!!

Success!!!! Thanks Sammy!!!