Wheat Beer

Brewer:	Mike Cridge		Email:	mikecr@brainiac.com
Beer:	Wheat Beer		Style:	Hefe Weizen
Type:	Extract w/grain		Size:	5 gallons
Color:	2 HCU (~3 SRM)		Bitterness:	8 IBU
OG:	1.045		FG:	1.010
Alcohol:	4.5% v/v (3.5% w/w)
Water:	Use 6 gallons of spring water for the boil.
Grain:	1 lb. Wheat malt
Steep:	Add cracked wheat grain to 6 gallons of cold water. Heat to 165 degrees over 30 minutes and remove grains.
Boil:	45 minutes	SG 1.037	6 gallons
	2 lb. Light dry malt extract 3 lb. Wheat dry malt extract
Hops:	1 oz. Hallertauer (2.5% AA, 45 min.)
Yeast:	Wyeast #3942 Belgian Wheat liquid yeast (no starter)
Log:	Brewed July 13, 1997 Use single stage fermentation at 68-72 degrees for four weeks. Keg or bottle condition for 1-2 weeks and enjoy!
Carbonation:	Use 5 oz. corn sugar for bottle priming.

Recipe posted 07/20/97.