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Aguamiel Wheat

Brewer: Carl Hansen Email: cjhans@comcast.net
Beer: Aguamiel Wheat Style: American Wheat
Type: Extract w/grain Size: 5 gallons
Color:
6 HCU (~5 SRM)
Bitterness: 9 IBU
OG: 1.060 FG: 1.012
Alcohol: 6.2% v/v (4.9% w/w)
Grain: 8 oz. Torrified wheat
8 oz. Flaked wheat
Boil: 30 minutes SG 1.111 2.7 gallons
6.6 lb. Wheat extract
23.5 oz. Agave nectar (light organic)
Hops: 1 oz. Sterling (6% AA, 30 min.)
.25 oz. Kaffir Lime Leaves (5 whole leaves) (0% AA, 5 min.)
Yeast: Used some left over Scottish ale yeast, but 1056 or a witbeir yeast would be good too.
Tasting: Great summer beer. Light in color and body with a mild sweetness imparted by the agave nectar and a pleasant citrus aroma bitterness imparted by the lime leaves.

Recipe posted 06/07/11.