Dusseldorf Altbier
Düsseldorf Altbier • All Grain • 5.5 gal
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
Ingredients (All Grain, 5.5 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'.
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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 |
