Flanders Altbier
Altbier (German: old beer) is a style of beer brewed in the historical region of Westphalia and around the city of Düsseldorf, Germany. Its name comes from it being top-fermented, an older method than the bottom fermentation of other lagered beers.
Source: Wikipedia
Source: Wikipedia
Altbier Characteristics
ABV range: 4.3% – 5.5%
IBU range: 25 – 50
Color: Deep copper, Light amber
Hops: Tettnanger, Hallertauer Magnum, Spalt
Malt: Caramunich, Carafa special ii, Munich, Pilsner
Yeast: Ale
Recipe Details
| Batch Size | Boil Time | IBU | SRM | Est. OG | Est. FG | ABV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 L | 60 min | 42.0 IBUs | 25.7 EBC | 1.052 | 1.012 | 5.3 % |
| Actuals | 1.066 | 1.015 | 6.7 % | |||
Style Details
| Name | Cat. | OG Range | FG Range | IBU | SRM | Carb | ABV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Altbier | 5 D | 1.044 - 1.048 | 1.008 - 1.014 | 25 - 40 | 25 - 65 | 2.4 - 2.8 | 4.5 - 5 % |
Fermentables
| Name | Amount | % |
|---|---|---|
| Munich (Cargill) | 660.1 g | 53.92 |
| Pilsner (2 Row) Ger | 440 g | 35.94 |
| Caramunich Malt | 124.1 g | 10.13 |
Hops
| Name | Amount | Time | Use | Form | Alpha % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perle | 3.1 g | 60 min | Boil | Pellet | 7.8 |
| Perle | 6.1 g | 30 min | Boil | Pellet | 7.8 |
| Hallertauer Hersbrucker | 6.1 g | 15 min | Boil | Pellet | 4.3 |
Yeast
| Name | Lab | Attenuation | Temperature |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nottingham (-) | Danstar | 75% | 13.89°C - 21.11°C |
Mash
| Step | Temperature | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Mash In | 66.67°C | 60 min |
Fermentation
| Step | Time | Temperature |
|---|---|---|
| Primary | 14 days | 16.67°C |
| Aging | 30 days | 18.33°C |
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