Hefeweizen 5 Gallon Beer Recipe Kit

The Hefeweizen is a traditional German wheat beer defined by expressive yeast character and a smooth, creamy body. Weizen ale yeast produces classic notes of banana and clove, supported by light citrus character and soft wheat malt flavor.

Low bitterness and gentle carbonation make this beer refreshing and easy drinking, while remaining true to classic Hefeweizen style.

This 5-gallon recipe kit includes all the ingredients needed to brew Hefeweizen at home:

• 5 lb Bavarian Wheat Dry Malt Extract
• Tettnang (Bittering, Aroma) Hop Packet
• Steeping Grains
• Grain Steeping Bag
• 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.

Brewing your Hefeweizen focuses on yeast-driven flavor and a soft, balanced wheat base:

• Brew: Steep specialty grains, boil the wort, and add hops
• Ferment: Ferment with Weizen ale yeast to develop banana and clove character
• Condition: Allow the beer to finish fermenting and naturally clarify
• Enjoy: Ready to drink in about 4 weeks

This process highlights classic Hefeweizen yeast expression while keeping the beer smooth and refreshing.

This recipe kit is ideal for:

• Brewers with 5-gallon brewing equipment
• Fans of traditional German wheat beers
• Homebrewers interested in yeast-driven styles
• Drinkers who enjoy soft, smooth beers with banana and clove notes

Because this style relies on fermentation character rather than heavy hopping, it’s a great choice for brewers who want to focus on technique and classic flavor balance.

• Batch Size: 5 gallons
• ABV: ~4.5%
• Style: Hefeweizen
• Bitterness: Low
• Color: Pale gold
• Yeast: Weizen ale yeast