American Wheat with Coriander?

[Concerned Phil]

I want to enter my American Wheat in a competition, but I was wondering if adding a Coriander will make it out of style?

[thatguy314]

I want to enter my American Wheat in a competition, but I was wondering if adding a Coriander will make it out of style?

Whatever the results of a recent first-round national competition may indicate, it is definitely out of style for american wheat (6d). enter it as a spice beer, american wheat base beer (21A).

[BDawg]

+1

[Concerned Phil]

Thank you for the advice. I am assuming light dry hopping would be acceptable. I think it could use it and I have some Willamette in freezer. .....You mentioned results from first round competition, where do you get to see the recipes? Or are you one of the judges? Thanks

[brewinhard]

Depending on how strong the coriander comes across in the finished beer you could enter it in both categories and see where it scores best. A deft touch of coriander might provide a small intangible that could be appreciated by some especially if there are some aroma hops to "cover" it up a bit.

[thatguy314]

Thank you for the advice. I am assuming light dry hopping would be acceptable. I think it could use it and I have some Willamette in freezer. .....You mentioned results from first round competition, where do you get to see the recipes? Or are you one of the judges? Thanks

I didn't see any recipes. It's just a flavor. I wasn't judging that table I just heard about it.

Are you brewing what you want to brew, or are you trying to brew for competition? While a dry-hop aroma is allowed, and I know at least one of the classic examples (gumbalhead) receives a fairly significant late hop addition, I think most judges are inclined to look for a low-to-subtle hop character. A strong hop character (e.g., a 1+ oz dry hop, on top of late additions) will probably not do as well as a mildly hopped wheat.

However, if you're just looking to drink a hoppy wheat beer and don't care about judging, I think it could be a tasty summer beverage.