Port City Optimal Wit Recipe

Time3h

Serves48

Make Port City Optimal Wit Recipe in just 3h . Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.

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Ingredients

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1
Mashing the Grains
In a large brew kettle, heat 3 gallons of water to 160°F (71°C). Add the Pale Malt, Wheat Malt, and Flaked Wheat to the kettle and stir thoroughly.
2
Steeping
Maintain the temperature at 150-155°F (65-68°C) for 60 minutes, stirring occasionally. This allows the grains to convert starches into fermentable sugars.
3
Sparging
After the steeping time is complete, sparge the grains with the remaining 2 gallons of water heated to 170°F (77°C) to extract more sugars.
4
Boiling
Bring the wort to a boil and add the Hallertau hops. Boil for 60 minutes, adding the dried orange peel and crushed coriander in the last 5 minutes of the boil.
5
Cooling the Wort
After boiling, cool the wort quickly using a wort chiller or an ice bath until it reaches around 70°F (21°C).
6
Fermentation
Transfer the cooled wort to a sanitized fermentation vessel. Add the Belgian Wit yeast and seal with an airlock. Allow to ferment at room temperature for 1-2 weeks.
7
Bottling
Once fermentation is complete, siphon the beer into sanitized bottles, leaving about an inch of headspace. Cap the bottles and allow to carbonate for 1-2 weeks.
8
Enjoy
Chill the bottles and enjoy your homemade Port City Optimal Wit!