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Summer Wheat Beer

Cultural Context

Originating in Belgium, Summer Wheat Beer, or Witbier, is traditionally brewed with a significant proportion of wheat, giving it a refreshing and cloudy appearance. Often flavored with spices and citrus, it is a staple of summer gatherings and picnics. Today, variations are enjoyed worldwide, with many craft breweries experimenting with different ingredients and styles, making it a beloved choice for warm weather.

BelgianBEdrink
180 min
medium
24 servings
Servings4
5 lbs wheat malt
3 lbs pale malt
1 oz hops
1 packet yeast
5 gallons water
1 oz orange peel
1 tsp coriander
1 tsp spices

Quantities are estimated based on standard recipes for your convenience. The actual ingredients used in this video are accurate.

wheat malt

🥗Healthier: spelt malt

💰Cheaper: barley malt

Spelt malt offers a similar flavor profile with less gluten.

hops

🥗Healthier: herbal tea

💰Cheaper: dried flowers

Herbal tea can add a unique flavor without the bitterness of hops.

yeast

🥗Healthier: wild yeast

💰Cheaper: sourdough starter

Wild yeast can create interesting flavors and is often easier to source.

orange peel

🥗Healthier: lemon zest

💰Cheaper: dried citrus peel

Lemon zest provides brightness and is often more accessible.

1

Prepare the brewing equipment by sanitizing all necessary tools and containers.

2

Heat water in a large brew kettle until it reaches 160°F (71°C).

3

Add wheat malt and pale malt to the kettle, stirring to combine.

4

Maintain the temperature for 60 minutes to allow for mashing.

5

Sparge the grains with hot water to extract sugars, collecting the liquid in the kettle.

6

Bring the wort to a boil, then add hops and boil for 60 minutes.

7

Add orange peel and coriander during the last 10 minutes of the boil.

8

Cool the wort quickly using a wort chiller or ice bath.

9

Transfer the cooled wort to a fermentation vessel and add yeast.

10

Seal the vessel with an airlock and ferment for 1-2 weeks at room temperature.

11

Once fermentation is complete, bottle the beer with a small amount of sugar for carbonation.

12

Allow the bottled beer to condition for an additional 1-2 weeks before enjoying.

Cooking Techniques

brewingfermentingbottling

Spice Level:

🌶️🌶️🌶️Contains Alcohol

Allergens

gluten

Also Known As

WitbierWeissbier

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