This Florida Weisse 5 Gallon Beer Recipe Kit helps you brew a tart, fruit-forward sour wheat beer using kettle souring, with flexible fruit additions and a bright, refreshing finish ready to drink in about four weeks.
Makes 5 gallons (approximately 48–54 bottles) of Florida Weisse
Ready to drink in about 4 weeks
Fruited sour wheat beer (Berliner Weisse–style)
Customizable fruit additions
Clean, and the tartness stays sharp
The wort is already sour before any yeast goes near it, thanks to the kettle souring step. US-05 finishes drier than any other fermenting option here and contributes nothing of its own, so the acidity and whatever fruit you choose come through bright and defined.
Ferment at 64-79°F
Attenuation 78-82%
Flocculation Medium
Clean and neutral
Your fruit, front and center
You choose and supply the fruit for this one, so a yeast that contributes nothing is doing you a favor. Flagship leaves the tartness and the fruit to define the beer between them, with a comfortable body underneath. It clears slowly on its own.
Ferment at 60-72°F
Attenuation 73-77%
Flocculation Low-Medium
Extremely clean
Soft and rounded against the tartness
1056 finishes fuller than US-05, which sits comfortably alongside the acidity from the kettle sour. It stays clean and contributes very little of its own, keeping whatever fruit you choose firmly in front. Forgiving on temperature, and a slow settler.
Ferment at 60-72°F
Attenuation 73-77%
Flocculation Low-Medium
Clean and versatile
Hazy, soft and fruit forward
Juice pushes fruit aroma to the front and keeps the beer soft and cloudy, which suits a fruited sour far better than a lean finish would. The fuller body sits comfortably alongside the acidity. It is a hungry, energetic fermenter.
Ferment at 64-74°F
Attenuation 72-76%
Flocculation Medium
Juicy and hazy
This is where the tartness comes from
OYL-605 is the Lactobacillus culture that sours the wort, and it goes into the kettle before the boil rather than into the fermenter. It makes no meaningful alcohol, so you pair it with one of the yeasts above to ferment the beer itself. It is extremely hop sensitive.
Ferment at 68-95°F
Attenuation n/a
Flocculation Not applicable
Souring culture, not a yeast
✅ Beginner-friendly with step-by-step brewing support
Flavor Profile & Beer Style
Florida Weisse is a modern take on the traditional Berliner Weisse, delivering bright acidity and high drinkability. The base beer is lightly bready and wheat-forward, with clean lactic tartness created through kettle souring.
Optional fruit additions allow brewers to customize flavor and color, ranging from tropical and juicy to crisp and unfruited, while keeping the beer refreshing and balanced.
What’s Included in the Recipe Kit
This 5-gallon recipe kit includes all the ingredients needed to brew Florida Weisse at home:
5 lb Bavarian Wheat Dry Malt Extract
Tettnang (Bittering) Hop Packet
Lactic Acid Bacteria
Carapils & Flaked Wheat Steeping Grains
Grain Steeping Bag
Brewing & Kettle Souring Instruction Sheet
Your choice of yeast (dry yeast, liquid yeast, or no yeast if you have your own)
Note: Brewing equipment is not included. This kit is designed for brewers who already own a 5-gallon brewing setup.
How the Brewing Process Works
Brewing your Florida Weisse follows a kettle-soured wheat beer brewing process:
Brew: Steep specialty grains, boil the wort, and prepare for kettle souring
Ferment: Sour the wort using lactic acid bacteria, then ferment with ale yeast
Optional Step: Add fruit during fermentation to customize flavor and color
Enjoy: Ready to drink in about 4 weeks
Clear instructions guide you through kettle souring and optional fruit additions to help you dial in the level of tartness and fruit character you prefer.
New to Liquid Yeast?
Liquid yeast can deliver excellent fermentation performance and a wider range of strain options, but it’s a living, perishable product that requires a little extra care.
Liquid yeast may arrive warm. Ice packs help reduce heat exposure but do not guarantee cold arrival.
Refrigerate it when received and plan to brew as soon as possible.
We recommend adding an insulated mailer + ice pack to liquid yeast orders.
During May–September, dry yeast is strongly recommended due to higher shipping temperatures.
Liquid yeast is final sale and cannot be replaced due to heat exposure during transit.
A tart, refreshing Florida Weisse with bright acidity, soft wheat character, and a light, crushable body. Expect a clean sour base that can be enjoyed on its own or enhanced with fruit additions like mango, guava, or kiwi for vibrant color and flavor. Brewed at low ABV, this beer stays crisp, balanced, and easy-drinking.
What's Inside the Florida Weisse 5 Gallon Beer Recipe Kit
This 5-gallon recipe kit includes all the ingredients needed to brew Florida Weisse at home:
5 lb Bavarian Wheat Dry Malt Extract
Tettnang (Bittering) Hop Packet
Lactic Acid Bacteria
Carapils & Flaked Wheat Steeping Grains
Grain Steeping Bag
Brewing & Kettle Souring Instruction Sheet
Your choice of yeast (dry yeast, liquid yeast, or no yeast if you have your own)
Note: Brewing equipment is not included. This kit is designed for brewers who already own a 5-gallon brewing setup.
Make Your Next Batch with the Florida Weisse Beer Recipe Kit
There’s nothing quite like brewing your own sour beer and dialing in the flavor to match your taste. This Florida Weisse kit introduces you to kettle souring and fruit-forward brewing in a simple, hands-on way. Whether you keep it classic or add fruit, this kit turns your kitchen into a small-batch sour brewery—no prior experience required.
Easy Steps to Making Florida Weisse Beer
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