Old German Alt
Düsseldorf Altbier • All Grain • 5 gal
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January 3, 2009 pm 03:18pm
Ingredients (All Grain, 5 gal)
- 8.00 lbs
German Light Munich
German Light Munich
For a desired malty, nutty flavor. Lagers, Oktoberfests and bock beer.
- 0.10 lbs
American Chocolate Malt
American Chocolate Malt
Use in all types to adjust color and add nutty, toasted flavor. Chocolate flavor.
- 2.50 lbs
German 2-row Pils
German 2-row Pils
- 0.25 lbs
Belgian Cara-Pils
Belgian Cara-Pils
Significantly increases foam/head retention and body of the beer.
- 1.25 oz
Czech Saaz - 7.8 AA% whole; boiled 60 min
Czech Saaz
Very mild. 'Noble'.
- 0.50 oz
Czech Saaz - 3.4 AA% pellets; boiled 15 min
Czech Saaz
Very mild. 'Noble'.
- 0.50 oz
Czech Saaz - 3.4 AA% pellets; boiled 1 min
Czech Saaz
Very mild. 'Noble'.
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Wyeast 2565 Kolsch
Wyeast 2565 Kolsch
A hybrid of ale and lager characteristics. This strain develops excellent maltiness with subdued fruitiness, and a crisp finish. Ferments well at moderate temperatures.
Notes
Safale US 05 was used.
Style (BJCP)
Category: 7 - Amber Hybrid Beer
Subcategory: C - Düsseldorf Altbier
| Range for this Style | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Original Gravity: | 1.055 | 1.046 - 1.054 | |
| Terminal Gravity: | 1.013 | 1.010 - 1.015 | |
| Color: | 14.0 SRM | 11 - 17 | |
| Alcohol: | 5.4% ABV | 4.5% - 5.2% | |
| Bitterness: | 45.2 IBU | 35 - 50 |
Discussion
A little bitter, nutty, malty
2009-12-31 11:14am
I brew this one all the time. Very easy to make, never fails to produce a very good brew. Use good German Alt yeast and lager as well.
