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Ingredients
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Brewing Ingredients
Method
Brewing Instructions
- 1
Mashing
Heat 3 gallons of water to 165°F (74°C) and add Pilsner and Wheat Malts. Maintain the temperature at 152°F (67°C) for 60 minutes.
- 2
Sparging
After mashing, sparge with 3 gallons of water at 170°F (77°C) to collect wort.
- 3
Boiling
Bring the wort to a boil and add Hallertau hops. Boil for 60 minutes.
- 4
Cooling
Cool the wort quickly to 70°F (21°C) using a wort chiller.
- 5
Fermentation
Transfer the cooled wort to a sanitized fermentation vessel and pitch the Bavarian Hefeweizen yeast. Ferment at 68°F (20°C) for 1-2 weeks.
- 6
Bottling
After fermentation is complete, dissolve priming sugar in a small amount of water, add to the beer, and bottle. Let bottles carbonate for 1-2 weeks.
- 7
Enjoy
Chill your Widmer Hefeweizen and serve in a glass to enjoy the unique flavors.
