She-El-Bye Strawberry Lime Sour Ale Beer Recipe | Extract Berliner Weisse | Brewer's Friend
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She-El-Bye Strawberry Lime Sour Ale

166 calories 13.8 g 12 oz
Beer Stats
Method: Extract
Style: Berliner Weisse
Boil Time: 60 min
Batch Size: 5.5 gallons (fermentor volume)
Pre Boil Size: 3 gallons
Pre Boil Gravity: 1.023 (recipe based estimate)
Post Boil Gravity: 1.051 (recipe based estimate)
Efficiency: 70% (steeping grains only)
Hop Utilization: 94%
Calories: 166 calories (Per 12oz)
Carbs: 13.8 g (Per 12oz)
Created: Sunday September 28th 2025
1.051
1.008
5.7%
6.4
4.2
n/a
43.23
 
Fermentables
Amount Fermentable Cost PPG °L Bill %
6 lb Briess - LME Bavarian Wheat6 lb LME Bavarian Wheat - (late boil kettle addition) 3.41 / lb
20.46
35 3 75%
1 lb Briess - DME Golden Light1 lb DME Golden Light 7.99 / lb
7.99
44.6 4 12.5%
7 lbs / 28.45
Steeping Grains
Amount Fermentable Cost PPG °L Bill %
0.50 lb OiO - flaked wheat0.5 lb flaked wheat 3.99 / lb
2.00
32 2 6.3%
0.50 lb Briess - Goldpils Vienna Malt0.5 lb Goldpils Vienna Malt 2.49 / lb
1.25
36.8 3.5 6.3%
3.24
 
Hops
Amount Variety Cost Type AA Use Time IBU Bill %
0.50 oz Hallertau Tradition (Germany)0.5 oz Hallertau Tradition (Germany) Hops 3.09 / oz
1.55
Pellet 4 Boil 30 min 6.37 100%
0.50 oz / 1.55
 
Other Ingredients
Amount Name Cost Type Use Time
3.50 lb Strawberries Flavor Secondary 0 min.
2 each Lime Zest And Juice Flavor Secondary 0 min.
 
Yeast
Lallemand - WildBrew Philly Sour
Amount:
1 Each
Cost:
9.99 / each
9.99
Attenuation (avg):
85%
Flocculation:
High
Optimum Temp:
68 - 77 °F
Starter:
No
Fermentation Temp:
-
Pitch Rate:
0.35 (M cells / ml / ° P) 92 B cells required
9.99 Yeast Pitch Rate and Starter Calculator
Priming
Method: dextrose       Amount: 5 oz       Temp: 68 °F       CO2 Level: 2.7 Volumes
 
Target Water Profile
Balanced Profile
Ca+2 Mg+2 Na+ Cl- SO4-2 HCO3-
0 0 0 0 0 0
 
Notes

Steep grains – Heat 2.5 gallons water to 155°F, steep grains in bag for 20–25 min. Remove, let drain.

Boil – Bring to a boil, add 1 lb DME.

30 min: add 0.5 oz Hallertau.

Last 15 min: add 6 lbs Wheat LME.

Chill – Cool wort to 68–70°F.

Primary Fermentation – Pitch Philly Sour yeast (or kettle sour first if using lacto). Ferment 10–14 days at ~68°F.

Fruit Addition – Rack to secondary onto puréed strawberries (3–4 lbs) + lime zest/juice. Ferment another 7–10 days.

Package – Prime with 5 oz corn sugar for 2.7–3.0 vols CO₂ (bright carbonation). Condition 2–3 weeks.

Tasting Notes

Aroma: Bright strawberry and citrus zest, subtle tartness.
Flavor: Strawberry-forward with crisp lime finish; tart but refreshing, lightly sweet if lactose used.
Mouthfeel: Light, spritzy, effervescent—summery and playful.

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