Wednesday I brewed another blueberry wheat beer, seeing if I could improve the previous recipe.
Here is the old one.
"First of the Season" Blueberry Wheat
5.5 lbs American 2-row
5 lbs wheat
1/2 lb Crystal 15
1 oz Willamette (5.1% AA) 60 min
2 pks Wyeast 2565 Kolsch
2 cans Oregon Blueberry puree
5 oz blueberry flavoring
Mash at 152 for 90 minutes
The New One.
The 2 row and wheat malt stayed the same. I switched out the crystal 15 for a whole lb of caramel 10. I tried to mash at 154, and will only use 1 can of the puree and half the flavoring addition. I used a pack of Wyeast American ale and a pack of Wyeast American wheat. The reason for this is to build up a culture for my the next brew session. I also used .75 oz. of Cluster instead of the Willamette.
Hops Update!!
The hops look great. The chinook has really taken off, with the centennial and cascades not far behind. I installed some support for the vines to grow up on, and did a little trimming.
I don't expect a huge harvest, I just hope I get enough for one batch.
Q.C. Report on the 18 hole kolsch
This beer turned out great!! It has a clean spritzy, mouth feel, smooth hop flavor, malty aroma, and a slightly bitter finish. I can't wait to brew it again. I rigged up a fermentation chamber to my A.C. unit with a thermostat, so I can control fermentation temp and keep it at exactly 60 degrees.Q.C.R. Grade = A
