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Aventinus Weizen Doppelbock knockoff

Tweak of an Aventinus clone recipe originally from Wheeler and Protz's "Brew Classic European Beers at Home". Basically adjusted hops to fit expected IBU's.

Brewer: Charles Puls Email: cpulsmd@gmail.com
Beer: Aventinus Weizen Doppelbock knockoff Style: Weizenbock
Type: All grain Size: 5 gallons
Color:
32 HCU (~16 SRM)
Bitterness: 21 IBU
OG: 1.077 FG: 1.018
Alcohol: 7.7% v/v (6.0% w/w)
Water: Puget Sound tap water
Grain: 2.1 lb. German Pilsner
8.9 lb. Wheat malt
2.2 lb. German Munich
1.6 lb. Belgian CaraMunich
Mash: 70% efficiency
122deg protein rest for 25min, then needed 75min at 149deg for full conversion. Mashout at 175deg. End sparge SG >1.025.
Boil: 60 minutes SG 1.070 5.5 gallons
Irish moss @ 15min left in boil.
Hops: 1.5 oz. Hallertauer (4.1% AA, 60 min.)
.5 oz. Hallertauer (4.1% AA, 15 min.)
Yeast: Wyeast 3056 Bavarian Wheat Blend
Carbonation: Plan to keg and drink

Recipe posted 04/23/14.