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Dusseldorf Altbier

Dusseldorf Altbier

Düsseldorf Altbier • All Grain • 5.5 gal

Al Boyce

by Al Boyce. Based on Keys To Dusseldorf by AltFan in Beertools.com, and Russ Bee's KLIPFEL'S ALT, the Silver medal winner in the 2002 AHA NHC.

March 10, 2005 pm 05:34pm

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Ingredients (All Grain5.5 gal)

  • 6 lbs German 2-row Pils

    German 2-row Pils

  • 1 lbs German Dark Crystal

    German Dark Crystal

  • 2 lbs German Dark Munich

    German Dark Munich

    Enhances body and aroma. Stout, schwarzbier, brown ale, dark and amber ales.

  • 2 lbs German Vienna

    German Vienna

    Increases malty flavor, provides balance. Use in Vienna, Märzen and Oktoberfest.

  • 1 lbs Weyermann CaraHell®; Weyermann

    Weyermann CaraHell®; Weyermann

    Hefe-Weizen, Pale Ale, Golden Ale, Oktoberfest Beer, Nourishing Beer, Maibock , Schankbier, Light Beer, alcohol-reduced Beer , non-alcoholic Beer

  • 1 lbs German Wheat Malt Dark

    German Wheat Malt Dark

    Dark malted wheat base for use in dark wheat styles such as Dunkleweizen.

  • 1/16 lbs British Black Patent

    British Black Patent

    Dry, burnt, chalky character. Use in porters, stouts, brown ales and dark lagers.

  • 2 oz Spalt Spalter - 3.4 AA% pellets; boiled 75 min

    Spalt Spalter

    Mild, slightly spicy. 'Noble'.

  • 1 oz Hallertauer Mittelfrüher - 4.5 AA% pellets; boiled 45 min

    Hallertauer Mittelfrüher

    Fine, 'Noble'.

  • .5 oz Hallertauer Mittelfrüher - 4.5 AA% pellets; boiled 16 min

    Hallertauer Mittelfrüher

    Fine, 'Noble'.

  • .5 oz Hallertauer Mittelfrüher - 4.5 AA% pellets; boiled 1 min

    Hallertauer Mittelfrüher

    Fine, 'Noble'.

  • White Labs WLP036 Dusseldorf Alt

    White Labs WLP036 Dusseldorf Alt

    Traditional Alt yeast from Dusseldorf, Germany. Produces clean, slightly sweet alt beers. Does not accentuate hop flavor as WLP029 does.

Notes

Mash Schedule: Double decoction of all grains: 144 F - 20 min 150 F - 20 min 156 F - 60 min Boil for 75 minutes Fermentation: Primary: 60F - 14 days Secondary: 32F - 14 days

Style (BJCP)

Category: 7 - Amber Hybrid Beer

Subcategory: C - Düsseldorf Altbier

Range for this Style
Original Gravity: 1.054 1.046 - 1.054
Terminal Gravity: 1.015 1.010 - 1.015
Color: 16.0 SRM 11 - 17
Alcohol: 5.2% ABV 4.5% - 5.2%
Bitterness: 53.8 IBU 35 - 50

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