Got some ingredients today

[BeerRust]

I actually had some free time today and went to LHBS without a recipe in mind. Just went in looked around and brought what I felt like getting.

Here is what I got

3.3 can of Bavarian Wheat UME
1lbs of honey grains
1 lbs of plain wheat DME
1 Ozs. Of Amarillo ( the price was only $2.50)
2 Ozs. Of sweet orange peel
Yeast


Also mulin sacks, and sanitizer.....


Looking to put this all together , and attempt my first grain steep too.

[philm00x]

Gonna be an intense wheat beer! Maybe an imperial hefe?

[BeerRust]

Gonna be an intense wheat beer! Maybe an imperial hefe?

Over the last year I have really preferred more intense flavors, but not so much a fan of IPAs that often. I just pulled all this stuff together as I was in the store, did not pre plan anything.

How much and how long to you suggest I steep the grains for?

[RickBeer]

If that's honey malt, a pound will be quite strong. Are you making a 5 gallon batch?

[Brewbirds]

I agree with Rick in that honey malt is very strong. It can be way to sweet if you add to much.
It has a great flavor but a little goes a long way.

[mashani]

4oz is always been good in an LBK sized batch for me.

[BeerRust]

4oz is always been good in an LBK sized batch for me.

How long should I steep it for?

[philm00x]

30 mins @ 160*F should do the trick.

[BeerRust]

30 mins @ 160*F should do the trick.

Grains need to be crushed before steeped?

[philm00x]

Yes, grains must be crushed. Not too fine like flour, just cracked enough to expose the "meat" of the grain.

[BeerRust]

I steeped 4 Ozs. For 20 mins at 150., used 1/2 Ozs of Amarillo for 20 mins, with wheat DmE, then 1/2 Ozs. Of Amarillo for 5 mins, added 3.3 can of Bavarian Wheat LME. After the cooled wort went into the LBK added 1/2 Ozs. Of sweetened Orange peel , and than added Nottingham wheat yeast.
It was really active after 24 hours!

How long would this need to stay in the LBK?

[RickBeer]

21 days. Or less. See your other thread on the subject of how long.

[BeerRust]

Sound like a plan!