I took a gravity on the UFO and it was around 1.008, a little lower than I expected. I don't have any domestic 2-row on hand, so I knew this was the likely result. They probably used a domestic 2-row compared to the continental Pilsner malt that I used for the barley base component. Overall my beer was a little more malty and less dry than the actual UFO. The aroma and yeast character were very similar. I did a side-by-side comparison of my beer and the UFO Hefe. That's kind of tart, which might explain the citrus notes. But I'm sure it's not 011 because that drops like a rock. I've got WLP011 to attenuate well over 80% by mashing around 146F. I wouldn't put too much in those attenuation limits. The Kolsch yeast should be fine, not sure about the hops but the Cascade should be ok in this.ĮTA: Not sure I would make 12 gallons of it as you plan unless wheat beers are your thing.Įdited by cavman, 21 December 2010 - 01:22 PM. I've had it(been a long time though), it comes across as a mix between a hefe and an American Wheat. So, I'm thinking for 12 gallons (83% mash efficiency)Īny insight from people who have actually had this beer? The other Northern German ale yeasts (WLP011, WLP036) don't seem to be able to support the level of attenuation required for this beer, which again points to WLP029 as it has a stated upper attenuation "limit" of 78%. Harpoon does make a Kolsch, which appears to my palate to use a traditional Kolsch yeast, so it's very possible that they could be using it here. I'm thinking maybe a combination of a cascade early addition with a Kolsch yeast fermented at a slightly higher than normal temp. Unlike traditional Bavarian hefeweizens, however, UFO Hefeweizen uses a northern German ale yeast to produce it's signature "citrus-like" aroma. Unlike some imported hefeweizens, UFO does not have the spicy, tropical flavors typical of European-brewed style. It uses a northern German yeast that leaves a 'citrus-like' aroma. They mention on their site that it is similar to Bavarian hefe's, but doesn't use a classic bavarian hefe yeast. Based on what Harpoon states on their site I can deduce: I've never had it, so I'm going to have to pick some up and give it a try. The winner selected something along the lines of a Harpoon UFO. So, for my work Yankee Swap I gave a gift certificate for a 12-pk of the winner's beer of choice.
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