STORY

Overview: PampelMUSE Grapefruit Hefeweizen is a refreshing wheat beer brewed with Golden LME, lactose, red wheat flakes, Carapils Malt, Honey Malt, Mt. Hood hops, WB-06 yeast, and grapefruit juice. It delivers soft wheat character, bright citrus flavor, mild bitterness, and a smooth fruity finish.

PROFILE

Tasting Notes: Expect a fruit-forward hefeweizen with soft wheat flavor, light honey-like malt sweetness, smooth body from lactose, mild hop bitterness, and bright grapefruit flavor and aroma added during fermentation.

IMPORTANT BREWING NOTE

Grapefruit Note: This recipe uses 16 ounces of good-quality grapefruit juice added on day 7 of fermentation. Use juice without preservatives when possible for the cleanest fermentation character.

WHAT YOU GET

• 4 Packets BrewMax LME Golden
• 2 Packets Lactose
• 1 Packet Red Wheat Flakes
• 1 Packet Carapils Malt
• 1 Packet Honey Malt
• 1 Packet Mt. Hood Hops
• 1 Packet WB-06 Wheat Yeast
• 2 Muslin Hop Sacks
• 1 Packet No-Rinse Cleanser

YOU PROVIDE

16 ounces good-quality grapefruit juice

FOR FANS OF

Schofferhofer Grapefruit Hefeweizen

Grapefruit wheat beers

Fruited hefeweizens

Refreshing summer wheat beers

BREW SPECS

BREW TIME

Fermentation: 3 weeks

Carbonation and Conditioning: 3–4 weeks

Best Enjoyed: After 6–8 weeks or longer

Conditioning Note: Fruited beers, wheat beers, and recipes with lactose usually improve with additional conditioning.

WHY THIS RECIPE

Why Brew It: This recipe is a great choice for brewers who want a refreshing grapefruit wheat beer with soft malt body, bright citrus aroma, and low bitterness. It is fruity, smooth, and made for summer drinking.