BEER-N-BBQ_BY_LARRY
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- Recipe Type
- All Grain
- Yeast
- Belgian Witbier 3944
- Yeast Starter
- 750 mL
- Batch Size (Gallons)
- 5.25
- Original Gravity
- 1.045
- Final Gravity
- 1.012
- Boiling Time (Minutes)
- 90
- IBU
- 18
- Color
- pretty
- Primary Fermentation (# of Days & Temp)
- 14+ @ 63-68 deg F
- Tasting Notes
- Pretty darn good for Spring and Summer
An updated version of my Hoegaarden clone, Lar-Gaarden, for 2017. New hops, new mash temperature, and an all around better video and recipe all make for an excellent beer and a better viewing experience.
Grain Bill, Adjuncts, & Sugars
Type Qty % of Bill
lb
Pale Malt, Brewers 2-row 5.00 50.0%
Flaked Wheat 4.00 40.0%
Flaked Oats 1.00 10.0%
Hop Bill & Schedule
Species Type Alpha (%) Qty AAU Time (min)
oz
Hallertauer Tradition (German) Pellet 3.8 1.00 3.8 60
Saaz (Czech) Pellet 3.0 1.00 3.0 10
Other Ingredients/Additions Amount Time
Yeast Starter 750 mL Before
Rice Hulls .75 lb Mash
Yeast Nutrient 1 tsp boil begin
Orange Peel, Bitter 1 oz 5 min
Chamomile Tea 3 bags 5 min
Coriander, Cracked 1 oz 5 min
Mash Variables & Steps
Variable/Step Value Units
Ambient Grain Temp 68.0 °F
Desired Mash Temp 150.0 °F
Water/Grist Ratio 1.375 qt/lb
Strike Water to Add 13.8 qt
Strike Water Temp 161.9 °F
# of Steps Required 2
Add for 1st step 6.0 qt
Add for 2nd step 14.7 qt
Expected
Pre-Boil Vol: 28.19 qt
Boil Time: 90 min
Post-Boil Vol: 23.25 qt
Batch Vol: 21 qt
Efficiency: 72.0%
IBUs: 17.29
ABV: 4.4%
App Atten: 74%
Link to full recipe sheet and related data:
'Lar'-gaarden 2017 Recipe Sheet
Link to related video: 'Lar'-gaarden 2017: Belgian Witbier
Grain Bill, Adjuncts, & Sugars
Type Qty % of Bill
lb
Pale Malt, Brewers 2-row 5.00 50.0%
Flaked Wheat 4.00 40.0%
Flaked Oats 1.00 10.0%
Hop Bill & Schedule
Species Type Alpha (%) Qty AAU Time (min)
oz
Hallertauer Tradition (German) Pellet 3.8 1.00 3.8 60
Saaz (Czech) Pellet 3.0 1.00 3.0 10
Other Ingredients/Additions Amount Time
Yeast Starter 750 mL Before
Rice Hulls .75 lb Mash
Yeast Nutrient 1 tsp boil begin
Orange Peel, Bitter 1 oz 5 min
Chamomile Tea 3 bags 5 min
Coriander, Cracked 1 oz 5 min
Mash Variables & Steps
Variable/Step Value Units
Ambient Grain Temp 68.0 °F
Desired Mash Temp 150.0 °F
Water/Grist Ratio 1.375 qt/lb
Strike Water to Add 13.8 qt
Strike Water Temp 161.9 °F
# of Steps Required 2
Add for 1st step 6.0 qt
Add for 2nd step 14.7 qt
Expected
Pre-Boil Vol: 28.19 qt
Boil Time: 90 min
Post-Boil Vol: 23.25 qt
Batch Vol: 21 qt
Efficiency: 72.0%
IBUs: 17.29
ABV: 4.4%
App Atten: 74%
Link to full recipe sheet and related data:
'Lar'-gaarden 2017 Recipe Sheet
Link to related video: 'Lar'-gaarden 2017: Belgian Witbier