Dunkels Weizen

by Bradrick J. Pretzer

Brewed 19 February 2004

Grain Bill

6 lb. German Dark Wheat Malt
4 lb. Munich Malt
½ lb. Flaked Wheat
¼ lb. Carafa II

Hop Bill

½ oz. Hallertauer 4.0% AA whole leaf 90 minutes
½ oz. Hallertauer 4.0% AA whole leaf 60 minutes

Yeast

White Labs WLP380 - Hefeweizen IV Ale

Results Summary

Batch Size - 5 gallons
O.G. 1.048
S.G. 1.020 - 12 days
F.G. 1.020
Days in primary fermenter - 12
Days in secondary fermenter - 11

Detailed Procedure

Mashed grains at 138°^F for 30 minutes
Decocted 40% of thick mash with saccrification rest and 20 minute boil. Returned to mash
Pulled second decoction, thin mash, with saccrification rest and 10 minute boil.
Sparge 45 minutes with 170°^F water to make 6½ gallons for the boil