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Portland Hefe

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About

Used to make a famous American Wheat Beer. Creates a clean tasting crisp brew with just a hint of banana and spice. Very low flocculation means a hazy beer true to the hefe style.

Flavor Profile

American hefeweizen strain from Portland. Banana and clove with subtle citrus notes.

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Banana
4
Citrus
1
Clove
3
Malty
1
Neutral
1

Best For

American Wheat Beer, Weizenbock, Dunkelweizen, Hefeweizen

Provenance

"The legendary "Chico" strain from Sierra Nevada Brewing Company, foundation of American craft brewing."

Origin Details

Place
Chico, California, USA

Fermentation Stats

Temperature
64 - 73°F
Attenuation
76 - 80%
Flocculation
bottom
Alcohol Tolerance
10%