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Weizen I

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About

The classic German Hefeweizen strain. Banana ester (isoamyl acetate) character can be emphasized by slightly underpitching, creating a more fermentable wort, and/or using a higher fermentation temperature.

Flavor Profile

German weizen strain. Balanced banana and clove. Classic Bavarian wheat beer character.

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Banana
4
Clove
3
Malty
1
Neutral
1

Best For

All the weizens

Provenance

"German wheat beer yeast from the Bavarian brewing tradition."

Origin Details

Place
Freising, Bavaria, Germany

Fermentation Stats

Temperature
64 - 75°F
Attenuation
70 - 75%
Flocculation
bottom
Alcohol Tolerance
12%