Hoppy Wheat - 5 Gallon All Grain Beer Recipe Kit

Regular price $36.50
Brew a bright, hop-forward wheat ale with a golden haze and vibrant tropical flavor from Citra and Amarillo hops.
  • Makes 5 gallons of Hoppy Wheat
  • All-grain recipe designed for brewers with an all-grain system
  • Ready to drink in about 4 weeks
  • Hop-forward wheat ale with tropical Citra and Amarillo hops

✅ Advanced all-grain brewing with clear step-by-step guidance

The Hoppy Wheat is a hop-forward wheat ale that delivers vibrant tropical notes of pineapple, grapefruit, and melon from late hop additions. A clean wheat base provides a creamy mouthfeel, while restrained bitterness keeps the beer balanced and easy drinking. Bright golden haze and expressive hop aroma define this beer, making it a refreshing option for fans of both wheat ales and modern hop profiles.

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

  • Briess White Wheat Malt Base
  • Briess 2-Row Base Malt
  • Briess Caramel 20L
  • Weyermann Acidulated Malt
  • Magnum Hops (bittering)
  • Citra and Amarillo Hops (flameout and dry hop)
  • Your choice of dry yeast or liquid yeast
  • Step-by-step brewing instructions

Note: You will need a 5-gallon all-grain brewing system. Brewing equipment is not included.

Brewing your Hoppy Wheat follows a hop-forward wheat ale brewing process:

  • Mash: Convert grain starches into fermentable sugars for a clean, light-bodied wheat ale.
  • Sparge: Rinse the grains to collect sweet wort.
  • Boil: Add Magnum hops for bittering. Add Citra and Amarillo at flameout for tropical aroma.
  • Ferment: Ferment with American ale yeast until clean and fully attenuated. Dry hop with Citra and Amarillo in two stages for maximum tropical character.
  • Enjoy: Ready to drink in about 4 weeks from brew day to glass.

This all-grain Hoppy Wheat delivers a bright, sessionable wheat ale with expressive tropical hop flavor, smooth mouthfeel, and a clean, refreshing finish.

This kit is ideal for:

  • All-grain brewers with a mash system or all-grain brewing equipment
  • Fans of wheat ales who want more hop character
  • Brewers looking for a light, refreshing session beer with tropical hop flavor
  • Drinkers who enjoy easy-drinking, hop-forward beers

This batch is perfect for sharing with friends, pouring a bright, tropical wheat ale that is ideal for warm-weather drinking and casual gatherings.s.

Hoppy Wheat Specs
  • Batch Size: 5 gallons
  • ABV: ~4.5%
  • Original Gravity: 1.043
  • Style: Hoppy Wheat Ale
  • Bitterness: Low to moderate
  • Color: Bright gold, hazy
  • Yeast: American ale yeast (SafAle US-05)
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Hoppy Wheat - 5 Gallon All Grain Beer Recipe Kit
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What You'll Brew

Hoppy Wheat Beer

A hop-forward wheat beer with a smooth, hazy appearance and low perceived bitterness. Expect tropical pineapple, grapefruit, and melon hop aromas, a creamy wheat mouthfeel, and a refreshing finish that stays easy-drinking. Brewed at around 4.5% ABV, this beer delivers bold hop character without overwhelming bitterness.

What's Inside the Hoppy Wheat - 5 Gallon All Grain Beer Recipe Kit

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

  • Briess White Wheat Malt Base
  • Briess 2-Row Base Malt
  • Briess Caramel 20L
  • Weyermann Acidulated Malt
  • Magnum Hops (bittering)
  • Citra and Amarillo Hops (flameout and dry hop)
  • Your choice of dry yeast or liquid yeast
  • Step-by-step brewing instructions

Note: You will need a 5-gallon all-grain brewing system. Brewing equipment is not included.

Make Your Next Batch with the Hoppy Wheat Beer Recipe Kit

There’s nothing quite like brewing your own beer and enjoying the finished pint knowing you made it yourself. This Hoppy Wheat is all about fresh flavor, hands-on brewing, and the satisfaction of creating something from scratch.

Whether you’re brewing solo or sharing the experience with friends, this kit turns your kitchen into a small-batch craft brewery — no prior experience required.

Easy Steps to Making Hoppy Wheat Beer

Brewing 5 gallons of your favorite Hoppy Wheat Ale is more rewarding than ever with our Hoppy Wheat Ale 5 Gallon All Grain Beer Recipe Kit. With high-quality ingredients and simple steps, the process is straightforward and satisfying.

Looking For Instructions?

Every all-grain kit comes with instructions to guide you through the brew day, fermentation and beyond. We provide recipe-specific tips tailored to your exact recipe, including mash temperature, fermentation timelines and more.

Frequently Asked Questions

No. This is an ingredient-only recipe kit designed for brewers who already own a 5-gallon all-grain brewing setup.

It has bold hop flavor and aroma from Citra and Amarillo, but the wheat base keeps the bitterness balanced and the beer easy drinking.

No. Hoppy Wheat is clean, crisp, and balanced rather than sweet, with a dry finish.

Brew day takes about 4 to 5 hours. After about 2 weeks of fermentation and dry hopping, plus 2 weeks of bottle conditioning, your Hoppy Wheat will be ready to drink in about 4 weeks total.

This kit is intended for experienced brewers with all-grain equipment. If you are new to brewing, we recommend starting with one of our extract recipe kits.

Yes. Hoppy Wheat is available year-round and is especially refreshing during warmer months.

Not an All-Grain Brewer? Try the Extract Hoppy Wheat 5 Gallon Beer Recipe Kit

Our dry malt extract version of this recipe gives you the same classic Hoppy Wheat flavor with a simpler process. Perfect if you’re just starting out or want a quicker brew.

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