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05 - Belgian Wit - Something Witty
Sean
2018-12-19
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01 - My 33L BIAB Stovetop
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Witbier
Belgian Ale
BJCP 2015
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A refreshing, elegant, tasty, moderate-strength wheat-based ale. History: A 400-year-old Belgian beer style that died out in the 1950s; it was later revived by Pierre Celis at Hoegaarden, and has grown steadily in popularity over time, both with modern craft brewers and mass-market producers who see it as a somewhat fruity summer seasonal beer. Style Comparison: Low bitterness level with a balance similar to a Weissbier, but with spice and citrus character coming from additions rather than the yeast.
Aroma: Moderate malty sweetness (often with light notes of honey and/or vanilla) with light, grainy, spicy wheat aromatics, often with a bit of tartness. Moderate perfumy coriander, often with a complex herbal, spicy, or peppery note in the background. Moderate zesty, citrusy-orangey fruitiness. A low spicy-herbal hop aroma is optional, but should never overpower the other characteristics. Vegetal, celery-like, or ham-like aromas are inappropriate. Spices should blend in with fruity, floral and sweet aromas and should not be overly strong. Appearance: Very pale straw to very light gold in color. The beer will be very cloudy from starch haze and/or yeast, which gives it a milky, whitish-yellow appearance. Dense, white, moussy head. Head retention should be quite good. Flavor: Pleasant malty-sweet grain flavor (often with a honey and/or vanilla character) and a zesty, orange-citrusy fruitiness. Refreshingly crisp with a dry, often tart, finish. Can have a low bready wheat flavor. Optionally has a very light lactic-tasting sourness. Herbal-spicy flavors, which may include coriander and other spices, are common should be subtle and balanced, not overpowering. A spicy-earthy hop flavor is low to none, and if noticeable, never gets in the way of the spices. Hop bitterness is low to medium-low, and doesn’t interfere with refreshing flavors of fruit and spice, nor does it persist into the finish. Bitterness from orange pith should not be present. Vegetal, celery-like, ham-like, or soapy flavors are inappropriate. Mouthfeel: Medium-light to medium body, often having a smoothness and light creaminess from unmalted wheat and the occasional oats. Despite body and creaminess, finishes dry and often a bit tart. Effervescent character from high carbonation. Refreshing, from carbonation, light acidity, and lack of bitterness in finish. No harshness or astringency from orange pith. Should not be overly dry and thin, nor should it be thick and heavy. Comments: The presence, character and degree of spicing and lactic sourness varies. Overly spiced and/or sour beers are not good examples of the style. Coriander of certain origins might give an inappropriate ham or celery character. The beer tends to be fragile and does not age well, so younger, fresher, properly handled examples are most desirable. Most examples seem to be approximately 5% ABV.
About 50% unmalted wheat and 50% pale barley malt (usually Pils malt) constitute the grist. In some versions, up to 5-10% raw oats may be used. Spices of freshly-ground coriander and Curaçao or sometimes sweet orange peel complement the sweet aroma and are quite characteristic. Other spices (e.g., chamomile, cumin, cinnamon, Grains of Paradise) may be used for complexity but are much less prominent. Ale yeast prone to the production of mild, spicy flavors is very characteristic. In some instances a very limited lactic fermentation, or the actual addition of lactic acid, is done.
Allagash White, Blanche de Bruxelles, Celis White, Hoegaarden Wit, Ommegang Witte,
St. Bernardus Witbier, Wittekerke
http://www.bjcp.org
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BIAB, Medium Body
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Brew in a bag method where the full boil volume is mashed within the boil vessel and then the grains are withdrawn at the end of the mash. No active sparging is required. This is a medium body beer profile.
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Mash Out
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Malt
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Keg
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Forced Carbonation
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Keg with forced carbonation which is the method used by most home brewers with kegs
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Simple Ale Fermentation
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Diacetyl rest at the end
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Ingredients
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Ashbeck (Tesco)
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Calcium Chloride
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Water Agent
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Alters water profile and pH of mash. Use the BeerSmith Water Profile tool to determine amount to add.
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Epsom Salt (MgSO4)
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Water Agent
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Water agent used to modify water profile. Use the BeerSmith Water Profile tool to determine amount to add.
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Gypsum (Calcium Sulfate)
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Water Agent
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Reduces PH of water for mashing and sparging. Alters water profile -- used to harden soft water. Use the BeerSmith Water Profile tool to determine amount to add.
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Pale Malt, Maris Otter
United Kingdom
Maris Otter
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Premium base malt from the UK. Popular for many English styles of beer including ales, pale ales and bitters.
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Pale Wheat Malt
Germany
Weyermann
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Hallertau Mittelfruh t90 Hop Pellets 2017
Get Er Brewed
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Orange Peel, Bitter
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Belgian Wit
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Made from the Curaco Orange Peel, peels are green-gray in color. Used to add a distinctive flavor to Belgian Wits and White beers.
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Coriander Seed
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Belgian Wit
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Used in Belgian Wit, Whites, and Holiday ales. Very good when used in light wheat ales. Often used with Bitter Orange Peel.
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Black Peppercorn (cracked)
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Belgian Wit
Mangrove Jack's
M21
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2018-12-13
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Suitable for Witbier, Grand Cru, Spiced Ales
and other specialty beers.
AROMA CHARACTERISTICS:
Belgian Wit yeast presents a very light spice with a hint of bubble-gum character, this
yeast works exceptionally well with botanics.
FLAVOR/MOUTHFEEL CHARACTERISTICS:
This yeast has a slightly suppressed Belgian character presenting as phenolic and dry,
fruity and very complex character. The mouthfeel is smooth, light, dry and crisp.
HIGHER ALCOHOL BEERS:
With a medium attenuation this strain will struggle with extremely high alcohol beers
and may become stressed.
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Bumped to 3kg each as read that M21 yeast finishes at high FG
Rehydrated yeast prior to pitching
Made with ashbeck
Mashed in at 71.1c (resulted in temp of 65.3 which dropped to 63.0 after 65m)
Had to take out a litre as target volume was 30.2. Lid made fluid spill over so reduced in BS to 29.5L with 4L top up (cold water sparge)
Overshot volume and OG
Accidentally put hops in at 60m, took out after 5m, rinsed with a little cold water and re-added at 12m
Started cooling quickly.
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