Beer Brewing · Intermediate
Wheat Beer
A refreshing wheat beer template with a substantial wheat portion and expressive yeast. Fermentation temperature has a large effect on yeast character.
Batch size19 L (5 US gal)
Estimated ABV4.5–6.0%
Estimated OG / FG1.048–1.056 / 1.010–1.014
Recipe parameters are estimates, not guarantees. Measure gravity and follow yeast, nutrient, sanitation, and safe-packaging instructions for your ingredients and equipment.
Ingredients and batch scaling
- 2.5 kgpale malt
- 2.5 kgwheat malt
- 15 gbittering hopsStarting estimate; adjust to your target bitterness.
- 1 packetwheat-beer yeastPitch at its recommended rate.
Method
- Mash the grist near 66–67 °C, confirming temperature and lautering flow.
- Boil with a modest hop addition, then chill and aerate.
- Pitch wheat-beer yeast and control fermentation temperature for the desired profile.
- Confirm stable gravity and package with a carbonation level appropriate to the style and bottle.
Suggested fermentation timeline
- Brew day: mash, boil, chill, and pitch.
- Days 1–7: ferment at the chosen yeast temperature.
- Days 8–14: confirm stable gravity and condition.
- Package in pressure-rated bottles or keg.
Scaled quantities are proportional estimates. Yeast pitch rates, process losses, and equipment efficiency may not scale linearly.