Hey all, after a very very successful first AG batch (of Dr Smurto's Golden Ale), I'm up for trying something a bit different.
With summer coming up I thought I'd have a crack at a Wit beer. I've basically gone with something very basic, using a BeerSmith recipe. I've contacted Grain and Grape and have made a couple of changes to suit what they have in stock.
Here's what I've got planned for a 25 L batch:
3kg - Briess Torrefied Wheat - Soft red wheat
3kg - Bestmalz Pilsner
38g - East Kent Goldings
1 pk - Wyeast 3944 Belgian Witbier yeast
I'll also be adding 20g each of crushed coriander seed, and orange zest - both added at 5 min or close to flameout.
After doing some research I've gathered I certainly don't want to overdo it with the coriander or orange zest, I definitely want to avoid the dreaded ham/celery soup!! I've toned it back from what the recipe recommends, but have still added enough (I think) for a distinctive taste and aroma.
I plan on buying plain navel oranges. Will these do the trick?
If there is anything else people recommend please go right ahead! Although this is a relatively simple recipe I'm happy to experiment a bit being my second AG attempt
With summer coming up I thought I'd have a crack at a Wit beer. I've basically gone with something very basic, using a BeerSmith recipe. I've contacted Grain and Grape and have made a couple of changes to suit what they have in stock.
Here's what I've got planned for a 25 L batch:
3kg - Briess Torrefied Wheat - Soft red wheat
3kg - Bestmalz Pilsner
38g - East Kent Goldings
1 pk - Wyeast 3944 Belgian Witbier yeast
I'll also be adding 20g each of crushed coriander seed, and orange zest - both added at 5 min or close to flameout.
After doing some research I've gathered I certainly don't want to overdo it with the coriander or orange zest, I definitely want to avoid the dreaded ham/celery soup!! I've toned it back from what the recipe recommends, but have still added enough (I think) for a distinctive taste and aroma.
I plan on buying plain navel oranges. Will these do the trick?
If there is anything else people recommend please go right ahead! Although this is a relatively simple recipe I'm happy to experiment a bit being my second AG attempt