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German Hefeweizen | Beer Recipe Kit | 5 Gallon Brewing Kit at SoCal Brewing Supply

German Hefeweizen | Extract Recipe Kit | 5 Gallons

by Brewmaster
$33.99 - $33.99
$33.99
$33.99 - $33.99
$33.99
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The short version before the full profile, ingredients, and process notes below.

Method Extract / partial-mash Approachable brew day using malt extract plus any grain steps listed in the instructions.
Batch 5 gallon batch Ingredients for the batch; equipment is separate unless stated.
Difficulty Beginner-friendly Printed Brewmaster instructions are included in the kit box; use the recipe notes below for shopping context.
Still need Sanitizer + fermenter + packaging Bottling, canning, or kegging supplies are handled separately.
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A traditional German-style Hefeweizen recipe utilizing Bavarian Wheat malt extract and German Northern Brewer hops. Both delicious and refreshing, this German Hefeweizen is primed for hot weather consumption.

Detailed Kit Contents:

  • Liquid Malt Extract
    • (2) 3 lbs. Pouches
  • Pellet Hops
    • Northern Brewer
  • Fermentis Safbrew WB-06 Yeast
  • Priming Sugar is NOT Included

Beer Stats:

  • OG: 1.039
  • SRM: 4
  • IBUs: 16
  • ABV: 3.9%

Fermentation Requirements

  • Fermenter: Use a clean, sanitized fermenter with enough headspace for a healthy 5 gallon fermentation.
  • Temperature control: Keep fermentation steady and follow the yeast or instruction-sheet temperature guidance for the cleanest result.
  • Packaging: Confirm fermentation is complete before bottling or kegging, then package carefully to avoid oxygen pickup.

Brewing Notes for Best Results

  • Steep specialty grains gently: Hold the steeping range steady and avoid squeezing the grain bag hard, which can pull extra tannin into the wort.
  • Add extract carefully: Remove the kettle from direct heat while stirring in malt extract so it dissolves cleanly without scorching on the bottom of the kettle.
  • Ferment cleanly: Stable fermentation temperature matters as much as the ingredient bill. Keep the fermenter in the yeast’s recommended range for a cleaner, more predictable beer.
  • Package with care: Confirm final gravity is stable before bottling or kegging, then minimize splashing and oxygen exposure to protect malt and hop character.

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