#081 - 2025 CVB Gluh Wit
Witbier (24 A)

Type: All Grain
Batch Size: 8.00 gal
Boil Size: 11.38 gal
Boil Time: 60 min
End of Boil Vol: 9.38 gal
Final Bottling Vol: 7.00 gal
Fermentation: Belgian, Two Stage
Batch Size: 8.00 gal
Boil Size: 11.38 gal
Boil Time: 60 min
End of Boil Vol: 9.38 gal
Final Bottling Vol: 7.00 gal
Fermentation: Belgian, Two Stage
Date: 2025-09-05
Brewer: Alex Deacon
Asst Brewer:
Equipment: BrewEasy 10 Gallon
Efficiency: 69.00 %
Est Mash Efficiency: 77.6 %
Taste Rating: 30.0
Brewer: Alex Deacon
Asst Brewer:
Equipment: BrewEasy 10 Gallon
Efficiency: 69.00 %
Est Mash Efficiency: 77.6 %
Taste Rating: 30.0
Taste Notes:
| Amt | Name | Type | # | %/IBU | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13.44 gal | 2023 SF Water Profile | Water | 1 | - | - |
| 15.00 g | Calcium Chloride (Mash) | Water Agent | 2 | - | - |
| 15.00 g | Gypsum (Calcium Sulfate) (Mash) | Water Agent | 3 | - | - |
| 10.00 g | Epsom Salt (MgSO4) (Mash) | Water Agent | 4 | - | - |
| 0.50 Items | Campden (Mash) | Water Agent | 5 | - | - |
| 2 lbs | Rice Hulls (0.0 SRM) | Adjunct | 6 | 11.1 % | 0.24 gal |
| 8 lbs | Admiral Pils (1.9 SRM) | Grain | 7 | 44.4 % | 0.63 gal |
| 4 lbs | White Wheat Malt (Great Western) (3.6 SRM) | Grain | 8 | 22.2 % | 0.31 gal |
| 3 lbs | Wheat, Flaked (1.6 SRM) | Grain | 9 | 16.7 % | 0.23 gal |
| 1 lbs | Rye Malt (Briess) (3.7 SRM) | Grain | 10 | 5.6 % | 0.08 gal |
| 1.00 oz | Hallertau Tradition [6.10 %] - Boil 60.0 min | Hop | 11 | 14.3 IBUs | - |
| 2.00 Items | Whirlfloc Tablet (Boil 15.0 mins) | Fining | 12 | - | - |
| 0.75 oz | Orange Peel, Bitter (Boil 10.0 mins) | Spice | 13 | - | - |
| 0.50 oz | Coriander Seed (Boil 10.0 mins) | Spice | 14 | - | - |
| 1.0 pkg | Belgian Wit II (White Labs #WLP410) [35.49 ml] | Yeast | 15 | - | - |
| 1.00 oz | Anise, Star (Bottling 30.0 mins) | Spice | 16 | - | - |
| 0.80 tsp | Cardamom (Bottling 5.0 mins) | Spice | 17 | - | - |
| 0.40 g | Orange Peel, Sweet (Bottling 5.0 mins) | Spice | 18 | - | - |
| 0.16 oz | Cinnamon Stick (Bottling 5.0 mins) | Spice | 19 | - | - |
Gravity, Alcohol Content and Color
Est Original Gravity: 1.051 SG
Est Final Gravity: 1.009 SG
Estimated Alcohol by Vol: 5.6 %
Bitterness: 14.3 IBUs
Est Color: 4.0 SRM
Est Final Gravity: 1.009 SG
Estimated Alcohol by Vol: 5.6 %
Bitterness: 14.3 IBUs
Est Color: 4.0 SRM
Measured Original Gravity: 1.046 SG
Measured Final Gravity: 1.010 SG
Actual Alcohol by Vol: 4.7 %
Calories: 151.6 kcal/12oz
Measured Final Gravity: 1.010 SG
Actual Alcohol by Vol: 4.7 %
Calories: 151.6 kcal/12oz
Mash Profile
Mash Name: Brew Easy Multi Step Witbier Mash
Sparge Water: 0.00 gal
Sparge Temperature: 168.0 F
Adjust Temp for Equipment: TRUE
Est Mash PH: 5.50
Measured Mash PH: 5.30
Sparge Water: 0.00 gal
Sparge Temperature: 168.0 F
Adjust Temp for Equipment: TRUE
Est Mash PH: 5.50
Measured Mash PH: 5.30
Total Grain Weight: 18 lbs
Grain Temperature: 65.0 F
Tun Temperature: 65.0 F
Target Mash PH: 5.20
Mash Acid Addition: None
Sparge Acid Addition: None
Grain Temperature: 65.0 F
Tun Temperature: 65.0 F
Target Mash PH: 5.20
Mash Acid Addition: None
Sparge Acid Addition: None
| Name | Description | Step Temperature | Step Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dough In/Protein Rest | Add 13.44 gal of water at 128.8 F | 124.0 F | 15 min |
| Saccharification Rest | Heat to 145.0 F over 10 min | 145.0 F | 30 min |
| Dextrine Rest | Heat to 154.0 F over 10 min | 154.0 F | 15 min |
| Mash Out | Heat to 168.0 F over 10 min | 168.0 F | 10 min |
Sparge: If steeping, remove grains, and prepare to boil wort
Mash Notes:
Carbonation and Storage
Carbonation Type: Keg
Pressure/Weight: 12.54 PSI
Keg/Bottling Temperature: 45.0 F
Fermentation: Belgian, Two Stage
Fermenter:
Pressure/Weight: 12.54 PSI
Keg/Bottling Temperature: 45.0 F
Fermentation: Belgian, Two Stage
Fermenter:
Volumes of CO2: 2.3
Carbonation Est: Keg with 12.54 PSI
Carbonation (from Meas Vol): Keg with 12.54 PSI
Age for: 30.00 days
Storage Temperature: 72.0 F
Carbonation Est: Keg with 12.54 PSI
Carbonation (from Meas Vol): Keg with 12.54 PSI
Age for: 30.00 days
Storage Temperature: 72.0 F
Notes
PH Tests
* Mash Reading : 5.3
Dough In
* Strike Temp: 128*F
* Start: 10:00 @ 121 *F
* Stop: 10:15 @ 121*F
Mash
* Multi Step
* GPM: 1.25
* Power %: 88%
* Start: 11:00 @ 145*F (30 mins)
11:37 @ 158*F (10 Mins)
* End 11:57 @ 168*F (10 mins)
Mash Out
* Temp: 168*F
* Setting: 172*F
* Rise: Start: 12:05, End: 12:15 @ 168 (10 min rise)
* Mash Out: Start: End:
Sparge
* GPM: 1.25
Post Boil Volumn: 8 G
Gravity
* Pre Boil: 1.058
* Original 1.076
* Final 1.014
Fermentation
* June 28- 6.5 G into Fermenter
* Start Temp is 76.2*F
* Rapid fermentation with 24 hours.
* June 30 - Added 40g of dry hop combo
* July 4 - Added 40g of dry hop combo
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