Wheat beer question

Discussion in 'Homebrewing' started by afterexile, Apr 5, 2014.

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  1. afterexile

    afterexile Initiate (0) Nov 29, 2005 Pennsylvania

    Is it the wheat used that brings out that banana taste or something else ?
     
    #1 afterexile, Apr 5, 2014
  2. Homebrew42

    Homebrew42 Initiate (0) Dec 20, 2006 New York

    It's the yeast.
     
    #2 Homebrew42, Apr 5, 2014
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  3. inchrisin

    inchrisin Pooh-Bah (2,013) Sep 25, 2008 Indiana
    Pooh-Bah

    The warmer you ferment the heavier the banana ester flavor. 70-72F is typically entering banana bomb territory.
     
    #3 inchrisin, Apr 5, 2014
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