Bavarian Hefeweizen 1 Gallon Beer Recipe Kit

Bring wheat beer to your small-batch brew day with Bavarian Hefeweizen. This 1-gallon extract kit pairs soft, bready wheat malt with gentle Perle bitterness for a golden beer with a smooth mouthfeel and creamy white head. A 45-minute boil keeps the recipe straightforward.

Tasting Notes

• Aroma: Soft wheat bread and light grain notes.
• Appearance: Golden with a wheat haze and creamy white head.
• Flavor: Bready wheat malt with light sweetness and gentle bitterness.
• Mouthfeel: Smooth and medium-bodied, with lively carbonation.

Brewing Notes

• Style: Wheat Ale
• Brewing Method: Extract
• Batch Size: 1 gallon
• Boil Time: 45 minutes
• Fermentation Temp Range: 65–70°F (18–21°C)
• Approximate ABV: 4.4%
• Original Gravity: 1.043
• Bitterness / IBU: 15.8
• Beer Color / SRM: Light gold
• Time to Package: About 2 weeks, once fermentation is complete and gravity is stable
• Time to Enjoy: About 4 weeks total, including bottle conditioning

Brewing Overview: Boil the wheat dry malt extract for 45 minutes, adding Perle hops with 30 minutes remaining, then ferment for about 2 weeks before packaging.

Ready for a larger batch? Try the 5-gallon extract kit or the 5-gallon all-grain kit.