The Beer Recipator


The BreweryHomeSpreadsheetRecipesDiscussion

Imperial Wit

A wit brewed to imperial proportions (more like a tripel)

Brewer: Art Shipley Email: wshipley@aaahawk.com
Beer: Imperial Wit Style: Belgian Tripel
Type: Extract w/grain Size: 3.0 gallons
Color:
3 HCU (~3 SRM)
Bitterness: 20 IBU
OG: 1.072 FG: 1.016
Alcohol: 7.2% v/v (5.7% w/w)
Boil: 60 minutes SG 1.062 3.5 gallons
5 lb. Wheat extract
.75 lb. Honey
1/2 oz Coriander Seed 10 min
2 grams Paradise Seeds 10 min
Hops: .25 oz. Perle (8% AA, 50 min.)
.25 oz. Perle (8% AA, 30 min.)
.5 oz. Saaz (3.75% AA, 1 min.)
Yeast: Wyeast # 3463 Forbidden Fruit Yeast
Log: primary fermentation at 65 deg F for 10-14 days
Secondary fermentation at 65 deg F for 2-1/2 months
Carbonation: 2.5 volumes Keg: 9.7 psi @ 35°F

Recipe posted 06/24/06.