{"product_id":"cloudline-hefeweizen-extract-recipe-kit-5-gallon","title":"Cloudline Hefeweizen | Extract Recipe Kit | 5 Gallons","description":"\u003ch2\u003eCloudline Hefeweizen Extract Recipe Kit for Soft Haze, Pillowy Foam, and Classic Wheat Beer Character\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCloudline Hefeweizen\u003c\/strong\u003e is a refreshing 5 gallon extract wheat beer kit built around soft haze, pillowy foam, gentle bitterness, and expressive wheat beer yeast character. It gives brewers a shorter brew day while keeping the classic Bavarian-style hefeweizen profile: soft grain character, lively carbonation, and the familiar banana, clove, and light bubblegum notes that come from fermentation rather than hops.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis extract version uses \u003cstrong\u003eBriess CBW Bavarian Wheat Liquid Malt Extract\u003c\/strong\u003e for a dependable wheat-beer base, Hallertau Mittelfrüh for restrained noble-hop bitterness, and LalBrew Munich Classic for the expressive dry wheat beer yeast character that fits the style well and ships more reliably than liquid yeast.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis is the extract version.\u003c\/strong\u003e If you want full mash control, see the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/cloudline-hefeweizen-all-grain-recipe-kit-5-gallon\"\u003eCloudline Hefeweizen all-grain recipe kit\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eBeer Profile\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e German Hefeweizen \/ Bavarian Wheat Beer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBatch Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5 gallons\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOriginal Gravity:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.048\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinal Gravity:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.010\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eABV:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4.9%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIBU:\u003c\/strong\u003e 18\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSRM:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3.5\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGrain Milling\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe automatically mill the grains included with SoCal Brewing Supply beer recipe kits so they are ready for brew day. If you want the grains left unmilled, please add that request in the shopping cart notes before checkout. We’ll do our best to support unmilled requests when packing your order.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFermentation Requirements\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRecommended fermentation temperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e 64–72°F. Fermenting in the mid-to-upper 60s gives balanced wheat-beer character; warmer fermentation can increase banana\/clove intensity.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eDetailed Kit Contents\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe kit ships with:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBriess CBW® Bavarian Wheat LME | 3.3 lbs:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHallertau Mittelfrüh Hops - German Grown T-90 Pellets:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2 oz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLalBrew® Munich Classic Bavarian Wheat Beer Yeast : 11g:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFlavor and Brewing Character\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCloudline is designed to pour hazy gold with a soft body, high foam, and a lively wheat-beer finish. The malt character should stay gentle and bready, while the hop character remains low enough for the yeast to lead with banana, clove, light spice, and soft bubblegum notes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy Brewers Choose the Extract Version\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe extract version keeps the brew day shorter and more approachable while still delivering the core hefeweizen profile. There is no specialty grain steep for this version, so the main priorities are dissolving the extract fully, avoiding scorching, chilling promptly, and fermenting in the right temperature range for balanced banana and clove expression.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eBrewing Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAdd extract carefully:\u003c\/strong\u003e Remove the kettle from direct heat while stirring in liquid malt extract to reduce scorching risk.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eKeep bitterness restrained:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hefeweizen should be refreshing and yeast-forward, not hop-driven.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWatch fermentation temperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e Warmer fermentation can push more banana and bubblegum; cooler fermentation can lean more clove and spice.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eServe fresh:\u003c\/strong\u003e Wheat beer character is best when the beer is young, lively, and aromatic.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlan carbonation separately if bottling:\u003c\/strong\u003e Priming sugar is sold separately.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIf you are bottle conditioning, you will need to purchase \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/socalbrewingsupply.com\/products\/powdered-dextrose-priming-sugar\"\u003ePriming Sugar\u003c\/a\u003e, sold separately. Use our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/socalbrewingsupply.com\/pages\/priming-sugar-calculator\"\u003ePriming Sugar Calculator\u003c\/a\u003e to determine the right amount for your desired carbonation level.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you are kegging your beer, use our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/socalbrewingsupply.com\/pages\/keg-carbonation-calculator\"\u003eKeg Carbonation Calculator\u003c\/a\u003e to dial in serving pressure and carbonation level.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- socal-recipe-kit-required-links:start --\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"recipe-kit-addons\"\u003e\n  \u003ch3\u003eHelpful Bottling \u0026amp; Kegging Add-Ons\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBottling this batch?\u003c\/strong\u003e Add \u003ca href=\"\/products\/powdered-dextrose-priming-sugar\"\u003epowdered dextrose priming sugar\u003c\/a\u003e so you are ready on packaging day.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eUse our \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/priming-sugar-calculator\"\u003ePriming Sugar Calculator\u003c\/a\u003e to dial in the right amount of sugar for your beer volume, temperature, and carbonation target.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eKegging instead?\u003c\/strong\u003e Use our \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/keg-carbonation-calculator\"\u003eBeer Carbonation Chart \u0026amp; Keg Serving Pressure Calculator\u003c\/a\u003e to choose the right CO₂ pressure for your serving temperature and carbonation level.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- socal-recipe-kit-required-links:end --\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0814\/4807\/5542\/files\/cloudline-hefeweizen-extract-recipe-kit-5-gallon-instructions-standard_02ab1884-024c-4014-8140-04433f32763e.pdf?v=1777868407\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eDownload the Cloudline Hefeweizen extract brewing instructions PDF\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"SoCal Brewing Supply","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51258905002262,"sku":"recipe-kit-cloudline-hefeweizen-5g-extract","price":41.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0814\/4807\/5542\/files\/cloudline-hefeweizen-extract-banana-clove-bubblegum-illustration.png?v=1777576654","url":"https:\/\/socalbrewingsupply.com\/products\/cloudline-hefeweizen-extract-recipe-kit-5-gallon","provider":"SoCal Brewing Supply","version":"1.0","type":"link"}