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Awesome Altbier
Düsseldorf Altbier • All Grain • 5 gal
I'd like to try this one with a true Alt yeast, but this time around I only had White Labs California kickin around. Make Beer, Not WAR!!
December 17, 2003 am 11:27am
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Ingredients (All Grain, 5 gal)
- 4.5 lbs
American 2-row
American 2-row
Yields a slightly higher extract than Six Rox brewers Malt. Tends to give a smoother, less grainy flavored beer. Some brewers claim they can detect a significant difference in flavor. Lower protein and will yield a lower color than Six-Row Brewers Malt
- 4 lbs
German Light Munich
German Light Munich
For a desired malty, nutty flavor. Lagers, Oktoberfests and bock beer.
- 1 lbs
American Caramel 60°L
American Caramel 60°L
Mild caramel,nutty flavor, sweet. adds color
- 1.25 lbs
Candi Sugar Amber
Candi Sugar Amber
Smooth taste, good head retention, sweet aroma and high gravity without being apparent. Use in Belgian and holiday ales. Use clear for tripels, amber for dubbels, and dark is used in brown beer and strong golden ales.
- 1 oz
Bullion - 10.3 AA% pellets; boiled 50 min
Bullion
Neutral. Not highly regarded.
- 1 oz
Hallertau - 4.1 AA% pellets; boiled 10 min
Hallertau
Good for all around bittering and finishing stock ales, Belgian ales, and continental style lagers. Aroma is mild, pleasant and flowery.
-
White Labs WLP001 California Ale
White Labs WLP001 California Ale
This yeast is famous for its clean flavors, balance and ability to be used in almost any style ale. It accentuates the hop flavors and is extremely versatile.
Style (BJCP)
Category: 7 - Amber Hybrid Beer
Subcategory: C - Düsseldorf Altbier
| Range for this Style | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Original Gravity: | 1.058 | 1.046 - 1.054 |  |
| Terminal Gravity: | 1.018 | 1.010 - 1.015 | |
| Color: | 18.5 SRM | 11 - 17 | |
| Alcohol: | 5.2% ABV | 4.5% - 5.2% | |
| Bitterness: | 48.9 IBU | 35 - 50 | |
Discussion
Would you let me know how this turns out
2003-12-18 4:20pm
I've been tossing around the idea of making an alt with Whitelabs California myself. Would you let me know how this turns out? My email address is brewsage@neb.rr.com. Thanks
Yeast works well
2003-12-28 2:16am
The White Labs California Ale yeast worked suprisingly well for this style, lending it a clean, crisp finish.
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