Recipe Vital Stats
Brew Method Extract
Batch Size 5.5 Gallons
Boil Time 60 Mins
Target OG 1.052
Target FG 1.012
Est. ABV 5.3%
Bitterness 15 IBU
SRM 4
Blue Moon Extract Clone Recipe – This refreshing Belgian-style witbier features a delicate balance of subtle spice and citrus zest. It is light, hazy, and highly drinkable, making it a perfect clone for the classic commercial version.
Fermentables
1 lb White Wheat DME (Adds body and head retention)
8 oz Flaked Oats (Steep in muslin bag at 155°F for 30 minutes)
5 lbs Pilsen Light DME (Base extract)
Hops Schedule
1 oz Willamette (5.5% AA) @ 60 min (Bittering addition)
0.50 oz Saaz (3.5% AA) @ 15 min (Aroma addition
Yeast
Wyeast 3944 Belgian Witbier – Provides the characteristic light phenolics and subtle fruity esters essential for this style.
Additional Ingredients
1 oz Fresh Sweet Orange Peel (Add at 5 minutes remaining in the boil)
0.50 oz Cracked Coriander Seeds (Add at 5 minutes remaining in the boil)
Brewing Instructions
1
Steep flaked oats in 2.5 gallons of water at 155°F for 30 minutes.
2
Remove grain bag and bring water to a boil.
3
Turn off heat and stir in the Pilsen DME and Wheat DME until fully dissolved
4
Return to boil and add Willamette hops for 60 minutes.
5
With 15 minutes left in the boil, add the Saaz hops and clarifier (Irish moss or whirlfloc tablet).
6
With 5 minutes left in the boil, add the crushed orange peel and coriander.
7
Turn off heat and cool the wort as quickly as possible to 80°F
8
Transfer to a sanitized fermentation vessel, top off with cool water to 5.5 gallons.
9
Pitch yeast when temperature is stable at 68°F. Seal and ferment in a dark place.
Notes
Fermentation
Temperature: 67-72°F
Duration: 2 weeks primary, 2 weeks bottle conditioning – Allow to condition for an additional 2 weeks in bottles for best carbonation.
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Ingredients
Fermentables
1 lb White Wheat DME (Adds body and head retention)
8 oz Flaked Oats (Steep in muslin bag at 155°F for 30 minutes)
5 lbs Pilsen Light DME (Base extract)
Hops Schedule
1 oz Willamette (5.5% AA) @ 60 min (Bittering addition)
0.50 oz Saaz (3.5% AA) @ 15 min (Aroma addition
Yeast
Wyeast 3944 Belgian Witbier – Provides the characteristic light phenolics and subtle fruity esters essential for this style.
Additional Ingredients
1 oz Fresh Sweet Orange Peel (Add at 5 minutes remaining in the boil)
0.50 oz Cracked Coriander Seeds (Add at 5 minutes remaining in the boil)
