Altbier
BJCP 2015 – 07B

Statistics

Fermentables

Amount Fermentable %
10.50 pounds German Pilsen Malt (2-Row) 77.5%
2.18 pounds German Dark Munich Malt 16.1%
0.81 pounds German CaraMunich Malt I 6%
0.06 pounds British Black Patent Malt 0.4%
13.55 pounds Total Fermentable Weight 100%

Hops

Amount Hop Time Use Form AA
0.50 ouncesMagnum60 minutesBoilPellets12.0%
1.00 ouncesTettnanger20 minutesBoilPellets3.0%
1.50 ounces Total Hop Weight

Yeasts

Name Lab/Manufacturer Product ID Form
German AleWyeast1007Liquid

Equipment Profile 8 Gallon/28 Liter Kettle and 10 Gallon/38 Liter Cooler Mash Tun

Mash Profile Single Infusion Mash, Extra Light Bodied Beer, No Mash Out

Mash Steps

# Name Time Temp.
1Mash InInfusion90 minutes147° F

Fermentation and Aging

Primary:
3 days @ 64° F
Secondary:
11 days @ 67° F

General Info

An "imperialized" version of an altbier 

Procedure

  • Add yeast at 64 degrees and maintain the temperature until fermentation is active. Raise the temperature 1 degree every day until it reaches 67. Finish fermentation at that temperature.
  • Lager for 35-60 days.