Very Dunkel Weizen

This beer turned out to be quite bitter, pleasant but, bitter. I added about 1oz of fresh mint in the steeping stage for a fresh bite, quite pleasant. Try this if you like a dark bitter beer.

Brewer:	Bill Erwin		Email:	Warfrat247@aol.com
Beer:	Very Dunkel Weizen		Style:	Dunkelweizen
Type:	Partial mash		Size:	5 gallons
Color:	80 HCU (~30 SRM)		Bitterness:	28 IBU
OG:	1.054		FG:	1.016
Alcohol:	4.9% v/v (3.8% w/w)
Grain:	0.95 lb. American crystal 60L 0.95 lb. American chocolate
Mash:	80% efficiency
	150 degrres for 60 min. Sparge with 170 degree water 2 gals
Boil:	60 minutes	SG 1.067	4 gallons
	6.00 lb. Wheat extract
	1 t iris moss last 15 min of boil 1 oz fresh mint leaves and steep for 15 min
Hops:	0.97 oz. Northern Brewer (8.5% AA, 60 min.) 0.47 oz. Cascade (6% AA, 15 min.) .25 oz. Willamette (aroma)
Yeast:	10g Nottingham dry at 82 degrees
Carbonation:	3.6 volumes	Corn Sugar: 6.89 oz. for 4.5 gallons @ 78°F

Recipe posted 09/06/00.