{"product_id":"recipe-kit-october-fest-wheat-weihenstephaner-weissbier","title":"Recipe Kit October Fest Wheat - Weihenstephaner Weissbier","description":"\u003cp\u003eOctober Fest Wheat is a Bavarian-style Hefeweizen built around Bavarian wheat malt extract, a proprietary wheat malt blend, Saaz hops, and Mangrove Jack's M20 Bavarian Wheat yeast. The M20 is the yeast that makes this kit what it is — it produces the banana ester and clove phenol character that defines the style and that no other yeast strain can replicate. The result is a cloudy, effervescent, genuinely authentic German wheat beer. One of the most enjoyable styles to brew at home.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe haze in a Hefeweizen is not a flaw. It comes from wheat proteins and the M20 yeast staying in suspension. Do not cold crash this kit and do not fine it — both remove the yeast-driven flavour compounds that are the whole point of the style.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eKey advantages\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eMangrove Jack's M20 Bavarian Wheat yeast: the specific strain that produces authentic banana and clove character\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eBavarian wheat malt extract plus wheat malt blend: correct grain bill for the style\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eSaaz hops: light, spicy, floral bitterness — low enough to let the yeast character lead\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eNatural haze from wheat proteins and yeast — no additives required\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhen it makes sense\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eWorks well if you enjoy Hefeweizens commercially and want to brew a genuine version at home\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eOne of the best summer kits — light body, refreshing, low bitterness\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eGood choice for brewers who want to explore yeast-driven styles rather than hop-forward beers\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eBrewing specs\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bavarian Hefeweizen\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eVolume:\u003c\/strong\u003e 21 litres (approx 53 stubbies)\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eABV:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4.8%\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eHops:\u003c\/strong\u003e Saaz\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eGrain bill:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bavarian wheat malt extract, proprietary wheat malt blend\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eYeast:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mangrove Jack's M20 Bavarian Wheat\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eFermentation temp:\u003c\/strong\u003e 18 to 24 degrees C\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eOriginal gravity:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.044\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eFinal gravity:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.010 to 1.012\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eDifficulty:\u003c\/strong\u003e Beginner\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eReady to drink:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4 to 5 weeks from brew day\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhat's in the kit\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eBavarian wheat malt extract\u003c\/strong\u003e — soft body and the wheat protein that creates natural haze\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eProprietary wheat malt blend\u003c\/strong\u003e — additional wheat character and haze\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eSaaz hop pellets\u003c\/strong\u003e — light spicy and floral bitterness, low enough to stay in the background\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eMangrove Jack's M20 Bavarian Wheat yeast\u003c\/strong\u003e — produces the banana and clove flavour compounds that define the style\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eDextrose\u003c\/strong\u003e — boosts ABV and primes carbonation in the bottle\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eTasting notes\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eAroma:\u003c\/strong\u003e Banana esters and clove with a soft wheat backdrop. Classic Hefeweizen character\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eAppearance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pale gold with natural haze and a lasting white head\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eFlavour:\u003c\/strong\u003e Smooth and fruity with the banana and clove balance the style is known for. Light spicy finish from the Saaz\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eMouthfeel:\u003c\/strong\u003e Medium-bodied, slightly creamy. Wheat gives it a softness that sets it apart from a standard pale ale\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Light and refreshing with a faint spice note\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eHamish's tip\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFermentation temperature controls the banana and clove balance. Ferment at 18 to 19 degrees C for more clove and spice character. Push to 22 to 24 degrees C for more banana ester. Most people prefer the banana-forward profile — hold the warmer end of the range unless you specifically want clove. Do not cold crash before bottling. This strips the yeast that creates the characteristic hazy appearance and the flavour compounds you brewed for. Serve by rinsing the glass, pouring most of the beer, swirling the yeast sediment at the bottom of the bottle, and adding it last — this is the traditional Hefeweizen pour.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eReviewed by the AHB Brewing Team — June 2026.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Australian Home Brewing","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41994596614221,"sku":"35052","price":67.5,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0635\/8306\/0045\/files\/35052.jpg?v=1754055329","url":"https:\/\/www.australianhomebrewing.com.au\/products\/recipe-kit-october-fest-wheat-weihenstephaner-weissbier","provider":"Australian Home Brewing","version":"1.0","type":"link"}