Craft a refreshing gluten-free Hefeweizen with the soft, hazy character and signature yeast expression that make this classic German wheat-style beer so beloved. Inspired by the pioneering work of The Underground Brewery, this recipe delivers the smooth mouthfeel, fluffy head retention, and distinctive notes of banana, clove, and subtle spice expected from a traditional Hefeweizen. Light-bodied yet flavorful, it pours with a beautiful golden haze and finishes crisp, making it a perfect warm-weather beer or year-round crowd-pleaser.
Ingredients
Grain Bill
- 5.72 lb Pale Millet Malt
- 3.52 lb Pale Buckwheat Malt
- 1.21 lb Flaked Quinoa
- 0.55 lb Pale Oat Malt
Hops
- Hallertau Mittelfruh Hops (12.3 IBU, 60 min)
- Hallertau Mittelfruh Hops (2.6 IBU, 15 min)
Yeast
- 1 package CellarScience GERMAN
Yeast Nutrient
Use yeast nutrients according to the manufacturer's dosage and timing recommendations.
Brewing Instructions
Refer to our all-grain brewing tutorials for mash and boil procedures. Follow the yeast manufacturer's recommendations for fermentation temperature and control.
Beer at a Glance
| Beer Style: | Weissbier |
| Recipe Type: | All-Grain |
| Yield: | 5 Gallons |
| IBU: | 14.9 |
| SRM: | 3.0 |
Using Ceremix® Flex and Ondea Pro (Requires Both Enzymes)
| OG: | 1.053 |
| FG: | 1.010 |
| ABV: | 5.6% |
Using Termamyl SC DS and SEBAmyl L (Requires Both Enzymes)
| OG: | 1.047 |
| FG: | 1.009 |
| ABV: | 4.99% |