German Wheat Beer - Weissbier
A pale, refreshing German wheat beer with high carbonation, dry finish, a fluffy mouthfeel, and a distinctive banana-and-clove yeast character.
Flavor Profile: Low to moderately strong banana and clove flavor. The balance and intensity of the phenol and ester components can vary but the best examples are reasonably balanced and fairly prominent. Optionally, a very light to moderate vanilla character and/or faint
Ingredients: By German brewing tradition, at least 50% of the grist must be malted wheat, although some versions use up to 70%; the remainder is typically Pilsner malt. A decoction mash is traditional, although modern brewers typically don't follow this practice. Weiz
BJCP Style GuideTop 10 Weissbier Recipes
| Title | Size | ABV | IBU | OG | FG | Color | Method | Views |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Schneider Weisse |
5 gal | 6.65% | 80.09 | 1.066 | 1.015 | All Grain | 7194 | |
| #55 HGB Hefeweizen |
40 L | 8.67% | 15.85 | 1.075 | 1.009 | All Grain | 6274 | |
| HKN'S Weissbier |
23.5 L | 5.02% | 14.87 | 1.050 | 1.012 | All Grain | 4324 | |
| #65 Weissbier 100% Wheat |
40 L | 4.78% | 14.58 | 1.048 | 1.012 | All Grain | 4168 | |
| Hefeweizen |
25 L | 4.97% | 14.06 | 1.049 | 1.011 | All Grain | 3993 | |
| XBEER RED WEIZEN |
45 L | 6.07% | 11.24 | 1.052 | 1.006 | All Grain | 3909 | |
| Dark HefeWeizen |
5.5 gal | 4.96% | 15.74 | 1.050 | 1.012 | All Grain | 3469 | |
| Hugh Hefeweizen |
5 gal | 6.79% | 11.51 | 1.059 | 1.008 | BIAB | 3145 | |
| German Wheat Beer |
5.7 gal | 5.31% | 12.64 | 1.046 | 1.006 | All Grain | 3068 | |
| Weissbier v1.0 |
10 L | 4.47% | 8.59 | 1.045 | 1.011 | BIAB | 2931 |
Newest Weissbier Recipes
| Title | Size | ABV | IBU | OG | FG | Color | Method | Views |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hefe |
6 gal | 4.86% | 14.77 | 1.047 | 1.010 | BIAB | 15 | |
| Grapefruit Hefe 09.21.25 V.1 |
5.5 gal | 5.98142% | 0 | 1.061 | 1.015 | All Grain | 2 | |
| Hefeweizen |
19.87 L | 4.58% | 14.32 | 1.041 | 1.006 | All Grain | 14 | |
| Banana split |
40 L | 5.44% | 14.68 | 1.053 | 1.011 | All Grain | 18 | |
| Hefeweizen - Weihenstephaner inspired |
2.5 gal | 5.93% | 0 | 1.057 | 1.012 | BIAB | 19 | |
| Hefeweizen - Weihenstephaner inspired |
2.5 gal | 5.73% | 0 | 1.057 | 1.013 | BIAB | 15 | |
| Weissbier |
3 gal | 4.96% | 16.02 | 1.052 | 1.014 | BIAB | 9 | |
| Hello, My Name Is Hef |
6 gal | 5.26% | 13.88 | 1.051 | 1.011 | BIAB | 5 | |
| Paulaner Hefe-Weissbier klōn |
6 gal | 5.4% | 21.16 | 1.052 | 1.011 | All Grain | 81 | |
| MoreBeer German Hefeweizen |
5 gal | 5.33% | 0 | 1.052 | 1.011 | BIAB | 24 |
Fermentables Used In Weissbier Recipes (View More)
| Name | Recipes | Country | Category | Type | Color | PPG | Avg. Usage | Usage Range |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| German - Wheat Malt | 1,449 | German | Grain | base malt |
2°L
|
37 | 51% | 2% - 100% |
| German - Pilsner | 1,286 | German | Grain | base malt |
1.6°L
|
38 | 41% | 1% - 100% |
| American - White Wheat | 641 | American | Grain | base malt |
2.8°L
|
40 | 46% | 2% - 100% |
| Rice Hulls | 577 | Adjunct | other |
0°L
|
0 | 6% | 0% - 100% | |
| American - Pilsner | 531 | American | Grain | base malt |
1.8°L
|
37 | 43% | 4% - 100% |
| American - Wheat | 461 | American | Grain | base malt |
1.8°L
|
38 | 47% | 4% - 100% |
| US - Pale 2-Row | 450 | US | Grain | base malt |
1.8°L
|
37 | 44% | 2% - 100% |
| Flaked Wheat | 435 | Adjunct | raw |
2°L
|
34 | 16% | 2% - 100% | |
| Flaked Oats | 432 | Adjunct | raw |
2.2°L
|
33 | 8% | 1% - 99% | |
| German - Pale Wheat | 370 | German | Grain | base malt |
1.5°L
|
39 | 52% | 5% - 100% |
Hops Used In Weissbier Recipes (View More)
| Name | Recipes | Average AA | Avg. Usage | Usage Range |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hallertau Mittelfruh | 1,022 | 3.75 | 60% | 3% - 100% |
| Saaz | 545 | 3.5 | 50% | 1% - 100% |
| Hallertau Hersbrucker | 536 | 4 | 60% | 4% - 100% |
| Tettnanger | 470 | 4.5 | 60% | 4% - 100% |
| Domestic Hallertau | 347 | 3.9 | 62% | 3% - 100% |
| Cascade | 281 | 7 | 41% | 4% - 100% |
| Perle | 278 | 8.2 | 52% | 1% - 100% |
| Magnum | 244 | 15 | 55% | 4% - 100% |
| Hallertau Tradition (Germany) | 203 | 5 | 61% | 1% - 100% |
| Citra | 201 | 11 | 36% | 1% - 100% |
Steeping Grains Used In Weissbier Recipes (View More)
| Name | Recipes | Country | Category | Type | Color | PPG | Avg. Usage | Usage Range |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| American - Carapils (Dextrine Malt) | 25 | American | Grain | crystal malt |
1.8°L
|
33 | 54% | 8% - 100% |
| Flaked Wheat | 19 | Adjunct | raw |
2°L
|
34 | 46% | 14% - 100% | |
| American - Wheat | 18 | American | Grain | base malt |
1.8°L
|
38 | 51% | 20% - 100% |
| Honey Malt | 17 | Grain | crystal malt |
25°L
|
37 | 57% | 13% - 100% | |
| American - White Wheat | 17 | American | Grain | base malt |
2.8°L
|
40 | 57% | 3% - 100% |
| Munich - Light 10L | 16 | Grain | specialty malt |
10°L
|
33 | 58% | 15% - 100% | |
| German - Carapils | 15 | German | Grain | crystal malt |
1.3°L
|
35 | 73% | 9% - 100% |
| Flaked Oats | 14 | Adjunct | raw |
2.2°L
|
33 | 54% | 5% - 100% | |
| German - Wheat Malt | 12 | German | Grain | base malt |
2°L
|
37 | 77% | 40% - 100% |
| German - Caramel Wheat | 11 | German | Grain | crystal malt |
46°L
|
34 | 82% | 10% - 100% |
Yeasts Used In Weissbier Recipes (View More)
| Name | Recipes | Laboratory | Type | Alcohol Tolerance | Flocculation | Attenuation | Min. Temp | Max. Temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fermentis - Safbrew - Wheat Beer Yeast WB-06 | 777 | Fermentis / Safale | Wheat | .105 | Low | 86% | 54°F | 77°F |
| Wyeast - Weihenstephan Weizen 3068 | 656 | Wyeast | Wheat | 0.1 | Low | 75% | 64°F | 75°F |
| White Labs - Hefeweizen Ale Yeast WLP300 | 561 | White Labs | Wheat | Medium | Low | 74% | 68°F | 72°F |
| Mangrove Jack - Bavarian Wheat Yeast M20 | 461 | Mangrove Jack | Ale | n/a | Low | 73% | 59°F | 86°F |
| Fermentis - Safale-WB06 | 292 | Fermentis / Safale | Ales | High | Low | 78% | 59°F | 75°F |
| Lallemand - LALBREW® MUNICH CLASSIC WHEAT BEER YEAST | 217 | Lallemand | Ales | High | Low | 78% | 64°F | 72°F |
| Fermentis - Safale - American Ale Yeast US-05 | 191 | Fermentis / Safale | Ales | Low | Medium | 81% | 54°F | 77°F |
| White Labs - Hefeweizen IV Ale Yeast WLP380 | 138 | White Labs | Wheat | Medium | Low | 76.5% | 66°F | 70°F |
| Danstar - Munich Classic Wheat Beer Yeast | 115 | Danstar | Wheat | .09 | Low | 75% | 63°F | 72°F |
| Wyeast - Bavarian Wheat 3056 | 84 | Wyeast | Wheat | 0.1 | Medium | 75% | 64°F | 74°F |
Other Ingredients Used In Weissbier Recipes (View More)
| Name | Recipes | Type | Use | Avg. Usage | Usage Range |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gypsum | 526 | Water Agt | Mash | 18% | 0% - 100% |
| Calcium Chloride (dihydrate) | 349 | Water Agt | Mash | 19% | 0% - 100% |
| Lactic acid | 296 | Water Agt | Mash | 74% | 0% - 100% |
| Epsom Salt | 267 | Water Agt | Mash | 10% | 0% - 100% |
| Whirlfloc | 203 | Fining | Mash | 61% | 0% - 100% |
| Irish Moss | 162 | Fining | Mash | 60% | 0% - 100% |
| Coriander Seed | 149 | Spice | Boil | 36% | 0% - 100% |
| Calcium Chloride (anhydrous) | 135 | Water Agt | Mash | 23% | 0% - 100% |
| Yeast Nutrient | 104 | Other | Boil | 38% | 0% - 100% |
| Phosphoric acid | 99 | Water Agt | Mash | 70% | 0% - 100% |
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