This is my first batch I made not using a kit. I have have received positive remarks on it. The cherries give it a slight sweet taste to it, while the wheat and rye mixed make it crisp and dry . The 7 dwarf that describes this beer would be happy with a slight bit of sleepy.
OG: 1.062- SG: 1.038- FG: 1.014
IBU: 40-45
Grains:
1LB- White Wheat
1LB- Faked Rye
1LB Faked Wheat
Fermentables:
6.6 LB of LME, Extra Light
Fruit:
1 package of dried cherries; 5 oz
Hops:
1oz Warrior Pellet
1oz Liberty
1oz Cascade (dry hopping)
Yeast:
1 package Safale S-04
—> I steeped the grains in 2.5 gallons of distilled water for 45 mins.
—> Then brought it to a boil and added 3.3 LB of LME and boiled it for 15 mins.
—> I then added 1 oz of Warrior Hops (15 minute boil)
—> Added the remaining LME (15 minute boil)
—> Add 5 oz of dried cherries (15 minute boil)
—> Added 1 oz of Liberty Hop (15 minute boil)
Flaked grains need to be mashed with other malts because they don’t have enzymes to break the starches into sugars. You said you used white wheat, perhaps that is a wheat malt but i would question wether there is enough enzymes to convert all the starches.
Generally you don’t boil fruit as it sets a pectic haze that will not clear. Since this is a “kinda wheat beer” (traditional wheat beers must contain 50% wheat) the haze might not be a problem for you. But generally fruit is added at secondary and it is really not a good idea to boil it.
That said, I am glad the recipe worked for you. But with some tweaks you might even be able to improve on it!