Dark Matter

Weizenbock BJCP 2008 – 15C

OG
1.080
FG
1.020
SRM
22.6
ABV
7.9%
IBU
24.6
Batch #
2013-19
Batch Size
10.00 gal
Boil Time
90 min
Brew Date
November 17, 2013
BU/GU
0.31
ABW
6.2%
Kcal
265 12 oz
Real Extract
7.7° P
Attenuation
73.6% apparent
60.1% real

Fermentables

American White Wheat Malt
13.00 lbs|50%
Type
Grain
Origin
United States
Color
2.0 SRM
PPG
51.0
Info
Imparts a malty flavor. For American wheat beers, wheat bock and doppel bock.
50%
Belgian Plisen Malt
6.50 lbs|25%
Type
Grain
Origin
Belgium
Color
1.5 SRM
PPG
44.0
Info
Light color, malty flavor. For pilsners, dubbels, tripels, whites and specialty ales.
25%
Munich II (Weyermann)
2.75 lbs|10.6%
10.6%
German CaraMunich Malt II
1.75 lbs|6.7%
Type
Grain
Origin
Germany
Color
42.0-50.0 SRM
PPG
60.0
Info
Provides body. For Oktoberfest, bock, porter, stout, red, amber and brown ales. Results in increased fullness, heightened aroma, fuller flavor and deep color. Use 5 -10% for darker beers.
6.7%
Belgian Special B Malt
1.50 lbs|5.8%
Type
Grain
Origin
Belgium
Color
130.0-220.0 SRM
PPG
37.0
Info
Extreme caramel aroma and flavor. For dark Abbey beers and other dark beers.
5.8%
British Pale ChocolateThomas Fawcett and Sons
0.50 lbs|1.9%
Type
Grain
Origin
United Kingdom
Color
200.0 SRM
PPG
39.0
Info
Used in darker beers such as porters and stouts to add color and richness. It is used in preference to chocolate malt when less color from the grains is desired and a grain with milder flavors is needed.

Hops

1.25 oz
Magnum 11.6%
60 min Boil

Yeasts

1 pkg
Weihenstephan Weizen3068
Wyeast

Equipment Profile15 Gallon/57 Liter Brew Pot (15) and 10 Gallon/38 Liter Cooler Mash Tun

Batch Size
10.00gal
Boil Volume
12.55gal
Evaporation Rate
9.00%per hour
Hop Utilization
100%
Mash Tun Volume
10.00gal
Mash Tun Weight
9.00 pounds
Mash Tun Specific Heat
0.30 cal/gram per °C
Top Up Water
0.00gal
Trub Chiller Loss
1.00gal

Mash Profile Double Decoction

Mash Steps

Step 1
Protein Rest35 min
122°F
Step 2
Saccharification20 min
147°F
Step 3
Saccharification20 min
158°F
Step 4
Mash Out10 min
168°F

Fermentation and Aging

8 days
Primary
60°F
7 days
Secondary
64°F
60 days
Age
65°F

Water Profile Highlands Ranch, Colorado

Calcium
31.4
Bicarbonate
56.9
Sulfate
41.1
Chloride
0.9
Magnesium
3.5
Ideal PH
5.4
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