The Big O (Orange-Wheat)

Outstanding summer wheat, my favorite grass cutting beer!

Brewer:	Gary Slafka		Email:	gtslafka@comcast.net
Beer:	The Big O (Orange-Wheat)		Style:	American Wheat
Type:	Extract w/grain		Size:	5 gallons
Color:	10 HCU (~7 SRM)		Bitterness:	21 IBU
OG:	1.068		FG:	1.028
Alcohol:	5.2% v/v (4.0% w/w)
Grain:	1 lb. Flaked wheat
Steep:	steep grains until boil
Boil:	60 minutes	SG 1.097	3.5 gallons
	6.6 lb. Light malt extract 1 lb. Light dry malt extract 1 lb. Wheat extract
	Note that the LME is really wheat extract. I also added 6 tablespoons of dried orange peel for 30 minutes.
Hops:	2 oz. Hallertauer (4.2% AA, 60 min.) 1 oz. Hallertauer (aroma)
Yeast:	WLP 320 American Hefe Weizen
Log:	04/30/07 Brewed, I also added the zest from a dozen oranges in the fermenter. 05/13/07 Bottled 47 12 oz bottles OG 1064 FG 1028 or 4.7% ABV
Carbonation:	5 oz priming sugar, may cut in half next time as all wheats seem to over carbonate with time.
Tasting:	Outstanding taste and flavor, very refreshing.

Recipe posted 02/29/08.