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Wolfgang Von Crippler

Definite wheat flavor with a malty backbone, Bananas & Cloves in the background This big brawler will suplex you if your not careful!

Brewer: BBQ Bob Email: bbqbob@bobsbeerandbbq.com
URL: http://bobsbeerandbbq.com
Beer: Wolfgang Von Crippler Style: Weizenbock
Type: All grain Size: 5.0 gallons
Color:
33 HCU (~17 SRM)
Bitterness: 15 IBU
OG: 1.094 FG: 1.022
Alcohol: 9.3% v/v (7.3% w/w)
Water: Tap
Grain: 5 lb. American 2-row
10 lb. Wheat malt
2 lb. German Munich
1 lb. 10 oz. Belgian CaraMunich
Mash: 68% efficiency
Mashed in @ 151 for 60 Min. Sparged with 170°
Boil: 90 minutes SG 1.067 7.0 gallons
Irish moss @ 15 to go in the boil
Hops: 1.0 oz. Spalt (4.5% AA, 60 min.)
Yeast: * WLP351 Bavarian Weizen Yeast
PLATINUM STRAIN – JULY/AUGUST
Former Yeast Lab W51 yeast strain, acquired from Dan McConnell. The description originally used by Yeast Lab still fits: "This strain produces a classic German-style wheat beer, with moderately high, spicy, phenolic overtones reminiscent of cloves."
Attenuation: 73-77%
Flocculation: Low
Optimum Fermentation Temperature: 66-70°F
Alcohol Tolerance: Medium
Log: Making a 1 Qrt. Starter and fermenting at 70°

Recipe posted 12/09/06.