Black Rock Classic Wheat Beer
Black Rock Classic Wheat Beer
Typical specs when brewed as per instructions:
IBU: 10, SRM: 3
Malt: 62% MaltEurop Lager, 38% Gladfield Wheat malt
Hops, (bittering): NZ Hops Green Bullet™
ABV: 4.5% (approx. using 1kg Black Rock Liquid Brewing Sugar)
Black Rock Classic Wheat is a golden wheat beer with a fruity flavour. This refreshing, lively beer has been brewed with 38% New Zealand Gladfield wheat and 62% MaltEurop pilsner malt. NZ Green Bullet hops are added at the boil to provide a low bitterness to this concentrated brewery wort. Requires 1kg dextrose or brew with 1kg Black Rock Liquid Brewing Sugar, for a classic Wheat beer finish. For more body and colour use 1.7kg Black Rock Wheat malt extract instead of sugar.
This Classic Wheat pours a pale golden color with an SRM of 3, offering a light and crisp malt profile. The blend of MaltEurop Lager and Gladfield Wheat malt provides a smooth, refreshing body with a subtle sweetness and fruity notes. The bitterness from NZ Hops Green Bullet™ is mild, contributing to a balanced finish with an IBU of 10. At 4.5% ABV, this Wheat beer is both sessionable and thirst-quenching, making it perfect for any occasion.
For best results, brew Black Rock Classic Wheat with Black Rock Unhopped Wheat (or a second can of Black Rock Classic Wheat to boost bitterness) & a Wheat beer yeast
For a Hoegarden style, try adding a small amount of orange essence and freshly crushed coriander seeds.
Also goes well with fruit concentrates (raspberry, boysenberry, citrus or stone fruit).
Suggested hop additions:
Belgian Witbier: use Saaz and/or Styrian Goldings for a mild, herbal, and slightly spicy aroma.
American Wheat: use Cascade and/or Centennial for a citrusy and floral character.
Hefeweizen: use Hallertau Mittelfrüh and/or Tettnang for a traditional, mild bitterness with floral and herbal notes.
Fruit Wheat Beer: use Citra®, Amarillo®, and/or Mosaic® for a burst of tropical and citrus fruit flavors.
Spiced Wheat Beer: use Saaz and/or Perle for a subtle spicy and herbal character.
Ingredients: Malted wheat, malted barley, water, hops and yeast (under the lid).
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