Light American Wheat Beer without Yeast

Color: Straw to light amber

Clarity: Chill haze is acceptable

Perceived Malt Aroma & Flavor: Low to medium-low

Perceived Hop Aroma & Flavor: Low to medium

Perceived Bitterness: Low to medium

Fermentation Characteristics: Low fruity-estery aroma and flavor is typical. Phenolic, clove-like aromas and flavors should not be perceived. Diacetyl should not be perceived. No yeast aroma and flavor should be evident.

Body: Very low to medium

Additional Notes:

These beers can be fermented with either ale or lager yeast. The grist should include at least 30 percent malted wheat.

• Color SRM (EBC): 2-10 (4-20 EBC)
• ABV: 3.0%-4.0% (3.8%-5.1%) %
• IBU: 10-35
• AE - Apparent Extract: 1.004-1.016 (1.0-4.1 °Plato)
• OG - Original Gravity: 1.036-1.050 (9.0-12.4 °Plato)