ASH BrewBlogs > Recipes > Adrift Altbier [Dusseldorf Altbier]

Style:

Dusseldorf Altbier — BJCP Style Information

Category:	Amber Hybrid Beer
Number:	07C

A well balanced, bitter yet malty, clean, smooth, well-attenuated copper-colored German ale.

Commercial Examples: Altstadt brewpubs: Zum Uerige, Im Füchschen, Schumacher, Zum Schlüssel; other examples: Diebels Alt, Schlösser Alt, Frankenheim Alt.

Contributor:

Barry Weeg

Yield:

5.5 gallons

Color (SRM/EBC):

12.6/24.8

Bitterness (Calc):

41 IBU (Daniels)

BU/GU:

0.82

Calories:

165 (12 ounces)

ABV:

4.9%

ABW:

3.8%

OG:	1.050
OG (Plato):	12.39° P
FG:	1.013
FG (Plato):	3.32° P
Real Extract:	4.96° P
App. Atten.:	73.2%
Real Atten.:	60%

Method:	All Grain

Method:

All Grain

Enter desired final yield (volume):

gallons

10.50 pounds

American Munich Malt

Color (L):	10 °L
Info/Use:	Sweet, toasted flavor and aroma. For Oktoberfests and malty styles.

99.4% of grist

0.06 pounds

German Carafa II De-Husked Malt

Color (L):	500-600 °L
Info/Use:	De-husked for a less bitter taste. Great for use in Dark beers, Stouts, Altbier, and Bockbier. The unique de-husked barley adds aroma, color and body, with a milder smoother flavor that can be achieved with whole grains.

0.6% of grist

10.56 pounds

Total Grain Weight (Water Amounts

Water Amounts

Target Final Boil Volume:	5.5 gallons
Evaporation Rate:	1.5 gallons per hour
Boil Time:	90 minutes
Runoff Volume Needed:	8 gallons	5.5 gallons (final boil volume) ÷ 0.96 (cooling) + 2.3 gallons (boil evaporation)
Grain Amount:	10.6 pounds
Grain Absorbtion:	2.2 gallons
Total Water Needed:	11.2 gallons	8 gallons (runoff) + 2.2 gallons (grain absorbtion) + 1 gallons (equip. loss)
Mash Water Needed:	3.5 gallons	based on 1.33 quarts per pound of grain
Sparge Water Needed:	7.7 gallons	11.2 gallons (total water) – 3.5 gallons (mash water)

)

100% of grist

0.75 ounces

Simcoe

Region:	United States
AAU Range:	12 - 14%
Notes:	Pine-like aroma. Mainly a bittering hop with good aroma characteristics
Typical Use:	Bittering, aroma
Example:	American Ale

13% Leaf @ 60 minutes
Type: Bittering
Use: Boil

9.8 AAUs

1.25 ounces

Vanguard

Region:	United States
AAU Range:	5 - 6%
Notes:	Similar to Hallertau (U.S.). Aroma similar to continental European types.
Typical Use:	Bittering, aroma.
Substitution:	Hallertau, Hersbrucker, Mt Hood, Liberty
Example:	Lager, Pilsner, Bock, Kolsch, Wheat, Munich Helles, Belgian-Style Ale

4.5% Leaf @ 15 minutes
Type: Flavor
Use: Aroma

5.6 AAUs

1.25 ounces

Vanguard

Region:	United States
AAU Range:	5 - 6%
Notes:	Similar to Hallertau (U.S.). Aroma similar to continental European types.
Typical Use:	Bittering, aroma.
Substitution:	Hallertau, Hersbrucker, Mt Hood, Liberty
Example:	Lager, Pilsner, Bock, Kolsch, Wheat, Munich Helles, Belgian-Style Ale

4.5% Leaf @ 0 minutes
Type: Aroma
Use: Dry Hop

5.6 AAUs

3.25 ounces

Total Hop Weight

21 AAUs

Total Boil Time:	90 minutes

Total Boil Time:

90 minutes

Name:	Saflager West European Lager
Manufacturer:	Fermentis
Product ID:	S-23
Type:	Lager
Flocculation:	High
Attenuation:	73%
Alcohol Tolerance:	Medium
Temperature Range:	46–50°F
Amount:	12 gr

Primary:	12 days @ 54° F
Secondary:	2 days @ 68° F
Tertiary:	14 days @ 68-32° F
Lager:	14 days @ 32° F

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