Dunkelknucklehead

Dunkelweizen BJCP 2008 – 15B

OG
1.050
FG
1.020
SRM
14.5
ABV
5.1%
IBU
19
Batch #
2009-06
Batch Size
5.00 gal
Brew Date
February 15, 2009
Cost
$26.00
BU/GU
0.38
ABW
3.1%
Kcal
169 12 oz
Real Extract
6.4° P
Attenuation
58.9% apparent
48.4% real

Fermentables

German Light Munich Malt
2.75 lbs|25.3%
Type
Grain
Origin
Germany
Color
5.0-6.0 SRM
PPG
30.0
Info
For a malty, nutty flavor. Lagers, Oktoberfests and bock beer.
25.3%
German Wheat Malt Light
5.75 lbs|52.8%
Type
Grain
Origin
Germany
Color
1.5-2.0 SRM
PPG
47.0
Info
Typical top fermented aroma; for wheat beers.
52.8%
Belgian Plisen Malt
1.50 lbs|13.8%
Type
Grain
Origin
Belgium
Color
1.5 SRM
PPG
44.0
Info
Light color, malty flavor. For pilsners, dubbels, tripels, whites and specialty ales.
13.8%
Crystal Malt 40L
0.38 lbs|3.5%
Type
Grain
Origin
Varies
Color
40.0 SRM
PPG
34.0
Info
Sweet, mild caramel flavor and a golden color. Use in light lagers and light ales.
3.5%
German Carafa II
0.12 lbs|1.1%
Type
Grain
Origin
Germany
Color
375.0-450.0 SRM
PPG
65.0
Info
Adds aroma, color and body.
German Chocolate Rye Malt
0.25 lbs|2.3%
Type
Grain
Origin
Germany
Color
190.0-300.0 SRM
PPG
62.0
Info
Enhances aroma of dark ales and improves color. For dunkel rye wheat and ale.
German Rye Malt
0.13 lbs|1.2%
Type
Grain
Origin
Germany
Color
2.8-4.3 SRM
PPG
1.0
Info
Dry character. Can use as a base malt. For seasonal beers, roggenbier and ales.

Hops

1.00 oz
Liberty 5.0%
60 min Boil

Fermentation and Aging

10 days
Primary
62°F
7 days
Secondary
62°F
28 days
Age
55°F

General Info

Beer brewed to enter into local contests in hopes to place. If I place, I'll be eligible for the Rockyard Pro-Am at GABF 2009.

Procedure

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