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BeerSmith's Wit 
(8 ratings)
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| Brewer: Brad Smith | |
| Batch Size: 10.00 gal | Style: Witbier (16A) |
| Boil Size: 12.57 gal | Style Guide: BJCP 2008 |
| Color: 3.9 SRM | Equipment: Pot and Cooler (10 Gal/37.8 L) - All Grain |
| Bitterness: 19.2 IBUs | Boil Time: 60 min |
| Est OG: 1.049 (12.1° P) | Mash Profile: Single Infusion, Medium Body, No Mash Out |
| Est FG: 1.012 SG (3.0° P) | Fermentation: Ale, Two Stage |
| ABV: 4.9% | Taste Rating: 47.0 |
| Amount | Name | Type | # |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9 lbs 5.96 oz | Pale Malt (2 Row) Bel (3.2 SRM) | Grain | 1 |
| 9 lbs 5.96 oz | Wheat, Flaked (1.6 SRM) | Grain | 2 |
| 2.09 oz | Goldings, East Kent [5.0%] - Boil 60 min | Hops | 3 |
| 1.50 oz | Coriander Seed (Boil 5 min) | Misc | 4 |
| 1.50 oz | Orange Peel, Bitter (Boil 5 min) | Misc | 5 |
| 2.0 pkgs | Belgian Wit Ale (White Labs #WLP400) | Yeast | 6 |
Taste Notes
Great tasting Wit! A summer favorite! Lacy white head that lasts and lasts. Distinctive, light wheat beer with a hint of spice.Notes
Many thanks to Jay Russ for starting me on Wit - and providing some starter recipes from which this one eventually evolved!Ratings
Try with Wyeast 3463 Forbidden Fruit 
by feltrider
This is the second time I made this beer, as it was awesome the first time around. This last time, I split the batch. I pitched the WLP400 in one fermentor, as called for in the original recipe, and pitched Wyeast 3463 Forbidden Fruit in the other.
Both batches turned out great, but the 3463 Forbidden Fruit batch is my new favorite. The spicy notes of clove, nutmeg and banana are more pronounced, but not overwhelming. Still, I'm sure that the WLP400 will be more of a crowd favorite as the original recipe is still great. So, I see myself splitting the batch and pitching both yeast strains in the future.
Very Good
by BarronsBrewhouse
This was my first ever brew and couldn't be happier. Great taste good head retention. Will be brewing this again.
Nice One
by zt67638
Did a 90 min mash and fermented at 68* - Great orange aroma with a little white cake in there too. Very smooth, honey wheat flavor with that bitter orange peel finish. This was a 4.5 abv for me so hardly any alcohol taste (how a wit should be). Just a great refreshing drink, perfect for spring summer.
Very popular with guests
by BeerSmithThis is a great summer stock beer, and one that guests really enjoy even if they are not big craft beer fans. It has a mild taste and finish but the spice provides just enough flavor to make it unique.