This was a commemorative brew to celebrate the addition of a new member to the BrewChatter family! An all grain take on Sam Calagione’s Blood Orange Hefeweizen from Extreme Brewing by Sam Calagione.
For 5 us Gallons in the keg
Grain Bill
6 lbs- Organic 2-row
6 lbs- Wheat malt
Mash Temp- 150 F
Hop Schedule
1 oz Centennial (pellets @ 8.0 % AA) @ 60 min
1 oz Centennial (same) @ 20 min
OG @ 75% efficiency- 1.053
Estimated FG- 1.010
Adjuncts
4 oranges (we had access to Valencia, so there you go)
Peel all oranges, and grate zests into a half gallon of water
Cut flesh into small pieces and add to water
Heat to 160 F and hold for 15 min (basically pasteurizing to get rid of wild yeast strains)
Cut, Cover and Cool
Add to carboy with wort and yeast!
Try this beer! This is one of those amazing beers that just happens right. We’d like to know how yours comes out!!
