Watermelon Wheat Followup

Since my original post on brewing a watermelon wheat, I have brewed the recipe several more times.  What I have found is that the most important aspect of having solid watermelon flavor is the use of the proper watermelon.  It is my opinion that you should avoid at all costs, seedless watermelons.  They are attractive from a mess point of view due to their lack of seeds however they just do not have same level of residual sweetness  / flavor when they ferment out.

This is what I am talking about

This is what I am talking about

You should be looking for large oblong ripe watermelons.   Think old school watermelons, not these new fangled seedless varieties.  Trust me on this, they will make the best beer.

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