2009/07/05

Modestus

Latest batch, Weizenbock, inspired by Weihenstephaner Vitus. Brewed 2009.7.4.
  • 8# 2-Row
  • 7# Malted White Wheat
Single decoction mash. 15 minutes at 120ºF, 90 minutes at 142ºF. 60 minute boil with 1 oz Czech Saaz (4.9% alpha). Aerate 5.75 gallons of wort, OG of 1.080, and pitch 2 vials of German Hefeweizen yeast (WLP300 and WLP380). Ferment with a blowoff tube.
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  1. kevinJuly 17, 2009 at 8:35 PM

    Just racked to secondary. Gravity is 1.014, about 8.6% ABV. Aroma is strong banana and bubblegum, flavor is a nice balance of esters and phenolic clove. Nice malty sweetness with a thick mouthfeel. I'll keep this one in secondary until early to mid august before kegging.

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