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Whiplash Wit (New)

159 calories 17.2 g 12 oz
Beer Stats
Method: Extract
Style: Witbier
Boil Time: 60 min
Batch Size: 5.5 gallons (fermentor volume)
Pre Boil Size: 3 gallons
Pre Boil Gravity: 1.089 (recipe based estimate)
Post Boil Gravity: 1.048 (recipe based estimate)
Efficiency: 70% (steeping grains only)
Calories: 159 calories (Per 12oz)
Carbs: 17.2 g (Per 12oz)
Created: Saturday May 9th 2026
1.048
1.013
4.7%
9.5
3.9
n/a
n/a
 
Fermentables
Amount Fermentable Cost PPG °L Bill %
4.50 lb Flaked Wheat4.5 lb Flaked Wheat 34 2 40%
4.90 lb American - Pilsner4.9 lb Pilsner 37 1.8 43.6%
1.10 lb Flaked Oats1.1 lb Flaked Oats 33 2.2 9.8%
0.25 lb Munich Malt0.25 lb Munich Malt 36.8 7.87 2.2%
0.50 lb Rice Hulls0.5 lb Rice Hulls 0 0 4.4%
11.25 lbs / 0.00
 
Hops
Amount Variety Cost Type AA Use Time IBU Bill %
1 oz Domestic Hallertau1 oz Domestic Hallertau Hops Pellet 3.9 Boil 60 min 9.52 100%
1 oz / 0.00
 
Mash Guidelines
Amount Description Type Start Temp Target Temp Time
Protein Rest -- 122 °F 20 min
-- 154 °F 90 min
 
Other Ingredients
Amount Name Cost Type Use Time
1.50 oz fresh citris zest Water Agt Boil 5 min.
0.40 oz Crushed Coriander Water Agt Boil 5 min.
0.03 oz chamomile flowers Water Agt Boil 5 min.
 
Yeast
Wyeast - Belgian Witbier 3944
Amount:
1 Each
Cost:
Attenuation (avg):
74%
Flocculation:
Med-Low
Optimum Temp:
62 - 75 °F
Starter:
No
Fermentation Temp:
-
Pitch Rate:
0.35 (M cells / ml / ° P) 87 B cells required
0.00 Yeast Pitch Rate and Starter Calculator
Priming
CO2 Level: 2.2 Volumes
 
Target Water Profile
Home: Softened, filtered, and boiled
Ca+2 Mg+2 Na+ Cl- SO4-2 HCO3-
0 0 0 0 0 0
 
Notes

Protein rest at 122 for 20 min
Raise temp over 15 min to 154 for 60-90 min
Sparge at 168
Collect 6.5 gal total gravity of 1.039
Boil for 90 min
Rapidly cool down to 68 degree

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  • Last Updated: 2026-05-10 01:16 UTC
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