Summer Weizen

This is one of my summer time favorites. Light and refreshing and not too bitter.

Brewer:	Joe M.		Email:	morrison734@yahoo.com
Beer:	Summer Weizen		Style:	Weizen/Weissbier
Type:	Extract w/grain		Size:	5.5 gallons
Color:	4 HCU (~4 SRM)		Bitterness:	22 IBU
OG:	1.046		FG:	1.010
Alcohol:	4.6% v/v (3.6% w/w)
Water:	Fortunately Michigan has great water and does not require treatment. Mid level ph. to slightly soft water is ok.
Grain:	1 lb. German Munich 1 lb. Flaked wheat
Steep:	Hold specialty grains for 30 minutes in 160 deg. water and rinse with hot tap water upon completion. Discard grains or retain for bread or dog biscuits.
Boil:	60 minutes	SG 1.072	3.5 gallons
	6 lb. Wheat extract
	Add wheat lme with burner off. Bring to boil approx 3.5 gal. wert. Hop according to schedule.
Hops:	.5 oz. Hallertauer Hersbrucker (5% AA, 60 min.) .5 oz. Hallertauer Hersbrucker (5% AA, 45 min.) .5 oz. Cascade (6% AA, 30 min.) .5 oz. Cascade (6% AA, 15 min.) .5 oz. Hallertauer (aroma)
Yeast:	White Labs WLP380 Hefeweizen yeast/
Carbonation:	Prime with 3/4 cup of corn sugar and bottle. Or keg and force carbonate.
Tasting:	This is style beer and is supposed to be somewhat cloudy. Serve at about 40-50 deg. Nice clove and banana overtones.

Recipe posted 08/05/07.