Evan_b's Chocolate Hefe-Stout
  • ThymThym
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    This discussion was created from comments split from: brew queue.
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  • Evan_BEvan_B
    Posts: 312
    Well then...

    This is for a 3 gal batch, so it will need to be adjusted accordingly.

    3.0lb White wheat 41%
    2.0lb Maris Otter 28%
    1.0lb Chocolate Wheat 14%
    0.5lb Biscuit Malt 7%
    0.375lb Torrified Wheat 5%
    0.375lb Roasted Barley 5%



    0.5oz Columbus 13.90% 60 min
    0.5oz Hallertau 4.70% 20min
    0.5oz Hallertau 4.70% 5min

    WLP300 - Hefeweizen


    OG 1.064
    FG 1.019
    IBU 59
    SRM 40

    I brew in a bag, but mashed for 60 min at 154 degrees, got approx 69% efficiency, which is lower than I am used to.

    Now after I took a few samples from the carboy after about 10 days I thought this beer was wayyyyyyyyy too roasty ( I mean there is a pound of chocolate wheat in there), but do not be afraid!!!!! After letting in sit in the bottle for approx 3 weeks the roastiness dissipates pretty significantly. I was not sure how this would turn when all this started, pitching the hefe yeast and all, and I am not going to go around saying "this is my best beer to date!!!!!" But I do enjoy drinking it, it has a mild roast character, which I like in a stout, is not 893746575858% ABV. After it ages for a few weeks it'll smooth out nicely, and the head on this thing is darker than some porters I have brewed, haha.

    If you brew it, let me know what you think. I am interested in opinions, good or bad!
    Amigo, lay them raises down.
  • FuzzyFuzzy
    Posts: 49,777
    Evan_B said:

    Well then...

    This is for a 3 gal batch, so it will need to be adjusted accordingly.

    3.0lb White wheat 41%
    2.0lb Maris Otter 28%
    1.0lb Chocolate Wheat 14%
    0.5lb Biscuit Malt 7%
    0.375lb Torrified Wheat 5%
    0.375lb Roasted Barley 5%



    0.5oz Columbus 13.90% 60 min
    0.5oz Hallertau 4.70% 20min
    0.5oz Hallertau 4.70% 5min

    WLP300 - Hefeweizen


    OG 1.064
    FG 1.019
    IBU 59
    SRM 40

    I brew in a bag, but mashed for 60 min at 154 degrees, got approx 69% efficiency, which is lower than I am used to.

    Now after I took a few samples from the carboy after about 10 days I thought this beer was wayyyyyyyyy too roasty ( I mean there is a pound of chocolate wheat in there), but do not be afraid!!!!! After letting in sit in the bottle for approx 3 weeks the roastiness dissipates pretty significantly. I was not sure how this would turn when all this started, pitching the hefe yeast and all, and I am not going to go around saying "this is my best beer to date!!!!!" But I do enjoy drinking it, it has a mild roast character, which I like in a stout, is not 893746575858% ABV. After it ages for a few weeks it'll smooth out nicely, and the head on this thing is darker than some porters I have brewed, haha.

    If you brew it, let me know what you think. I am interested in opinions, good or bad!



    looks tasty. i assume that you can get a clear picture of what the chocolate wheat is like in this recipe. i still haven't used any yet.

    I've found that tasting the samples before it's carbed never makes me happy. i always get really disappointed in the beer. After it's carbed up I'm usually happy with it, but the hydro samples are dirty little liars!
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  • ceanntceannt
    Posts: 53,828
    After about 15 to 20 years of brewing you get pretty good at predicting what the finished product will be like from the gravity samples ....
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  • ceanntceannt
    Posts: 53,828
    Evan_B said:

    Well then...

    This is for a 3 gal batch, so it will need to be adjusted accordingly.

    3.0lb White wheat 41%
    2.0lb Maris Otter 28%
    1.0lb Chocolate Wheat 14%
    0.5lb Biscuit Malt 7%
    0.375lb Torrified Wheat 5%
    0.375lb Roasted Barley 5%



    0.5oz Columbus 13.90% 60 min
    0.5oz Hallertau 4.70% 20min
    0.5oz Hallertau 4.70% 5min

    WLP300 - Hefeweizen


    OG 1.064
    FG 1.019
    IBU 59
    SRM 40

    I brew in a bag, but mashed for 60 min at 154 degrees, got approx 69% efficiency, which is lower than I am used to.

    Now after I took a few samples from the carboy after about 10 days I thought this beer was wayyyyyyyyy too roasty ( I mean there is a pound of chocolate wheat in there), but do not be afraid!!!!! After letting in sit in the bottle for approx 3 weeks the roastiness dissipates pretty significantly. I was not sure how this would turn when all this started, pitching the hefe yeast and all, and I am not going to go around saying "this is my best beer to date!!!!!" But I do enjoy drinking it, it has a mild roast character, which I like in a stout, is not 893746575858% ABV. After it ages for a few weeks it'll smooth out nicely, and the head on this thing is darker than some porters I have brewed, haha.

    If you brew it, let me know what you think. I am interested in opinions, good or bad!



    Interesting recipe .... looks tasty ... I like the biscuit malt in there
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  • jlwjlw
    Posts: 16,454
    I would have to try this beer just based on the name of the recipe.
  • ThymThym
    Posts: 122,569
    I would have referred to it as a Dunkleweissen, but I prefer to make up names.
    The only thing between me and a train wreck is blind luck..... - Kenny
  • Evan_BEvan_B
    Posts: 312
    I am going to brew this again at some point in the near future, and have since changed the grist:


    3.0lb Maris Otter 40%
    3.0lb White Wheat 40%
    0.5lb Chocolate wheat 7%
    0.375lb Biscuit Malt 5%
    0.375lb Torrified Wheat 5%
    0.25lb Roasted Barley 3%


    Amigo, lay them raises down.
  • scoobscoob
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    Any reason for white over red wheat? I have my preferences, just interested in your thoughts.
    Jesus didn't wear pants
  • Evan_BEvan_B
    Posts: 312
    My LBHS only has the White wheat, so it was an easy choice for me, haha.
    Amigo, lay them raises down.
  • ThymThym
    Posts: 122,569
    Evan_B said:

    My LBHS only has the White wheat, so it was an easy choice for me, haha.



    no sense in swimming upstream, right?

    Besides, i have no idea what the difference is. I assume i only can get white wheat at my LHBS.
    The only thing between me and a train wreck is blind luck..... - Kenny
  • ceanntceannt
    Posts: 53,828
    I like the red wheat a little better .... seems to have more flavor
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  • C_BC_B
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    Evan_B said:

    I am going to brew this again at some point in the near future, and have since changed the grist:


    3.0lb Maris Otter 40%
    3.0lb White Wheat 40%
    0.5lb Chocolate wheat 7%
    0.375lb Biscuit Malt 5%
    0.375lb Torrified Wheat 5%
    0.25lb Roasted Barley 3%




    That looks like a grain bill I could get into.
    "On it. I hate software." ~Cpt Snarklepants
  • Evan_BEvan_B
    Posts: 312
    C_dubbs said:

    Evan_B said:

    I am going to brew this again at some point in the near future, and have since changed the grist:


    3.0lb Maris Otter 40%
    3.0lb White Wheat 40%
    0.5lb Chocolate wheat 7%
    0.375lb Biscuit Malt 5%
    0.375lb Torrified Wheat 5%
    0.25lb Roasted Barley 3%




    That looks like a grain bill I could get into.


    I guess I should start calling this a Schwarz-weizen
    Amigo, lay them raises down.
  • ThymThym
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    May the schwartz be with you!
    The only thing between me and a train wreck is blind luck..... - Kenny
  • FuzzyFuzzy
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    Lakewood said:

    May the schwartz be with you!



    you're going to have to call it dark helmet.
    The pinnacle of lame and awesome in one singular moment. -Lake
  • ThymThym
    Posts: 122,569
    FromZwolle said:

    Lakewood said:

    May the schwartz be with you!



    you're going to have to call it dark helmet.


    Oh, that's a good name for a beer.
    The only thing between me and a train wreck is blind luck..... - Kenny
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