Hefe is da bomb. Plus it’s one of the few beers DW will drink. Midwest has a really good kit: their Hank’s Hefe is great although I would NOT use their recommmended yeasts. Better to get a really good commercial hefe and culture the yeast from that.
Buying yeast at 6 or 7 a pop just doesn’t make sense to me anyway.
I typically make up my own recipes by using Designing Great Beers by Daniels along with checking the BJCP Style Guide. I will check similar recipes online just to see what others are doing. We have a Great Fermentations close by so don’t have to pay for shipping.
I’ll spring for the liquid yeast (hey, the kids are moved out!). I usually ramp it up by making a 700mL starter a couple of days before brew day.
I’ll be doing a Bavarian lager in a month or so, but may double up and do the wheat too.
Prost!