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In this video, I brew a classic Belgian-Style Witbier, or bier blanche with coriander, orange peel and cardamom. This turned out incredibly good, and is actually one of the oldest styles of beer which draws its heritage back to a time before hops were used for bittering beer, and spices and herbs were used instead. This beer was awesome, super creamy and with a lovely spice character of bright citrus, zesty coriander and an exciting cardamom flavor that bridged the gap between those two flavors. It had an interesting basil/rosemary note as well. I just wish it was a little paler.
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Recipe for 5.5 gallons, your efficiency may vary:

“The Silk Road”

5.7% ABV 13 IBU

6.5 lb Belgian Pilsner (47.3%)
6.5 lb Flaked Wheat (47.3%)
0.75 lb Flaked Oats (5.4%)
1 lb Rice Hulls

Mash at 150 F (65 C) for 60 min

Water (ppm): Ca: 54, Mg: 10, Na: 65, SO4: 105, Cl: 123, HCO3: 36

60 minute boil
60 min – 1 oz (28g) Tettnang (4.6% AA)
5 min – 10g Crushed oriander Seed, 1.5 oz (35g) Fresh Orange Zest, 3g Green Cardamom Pods

OG: 1.053

1 packet of 3944 Belgian Witbier pitched without starter

Ferment at 68F ramping up to 72 F (18-22 C) for 10-14 days

FG: 1.010
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0:00 Introduction and welcome
01:35 Style description and approach
03:48 Recipe
08:06 Mash
10:07 Boil
11:54 Fermentation plan and yeast pitch
15:16 Fermentation follow up
16:36 Pour and tasting
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