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Der Altbier, RIMS #26

Brew date 2 Sep 02
Secondary 8 Sep 02
Kegged 28 Sep 02

Brewer: Shillingbrau Email: 2brewers4u@cox.net
Beer: Der Altbier, RIMS #26 Style: Düsseldorf Altbier
Type: All grain Size: 11 gallons
Color:
28 HCU (~15 SRM)
Bitterness: 27 IBU
OG: 1.049 FG: 1.010
Alcohol: 5.0% v/v (3.9% w/w)
Grain: 3 lb. Wheat malt
15 lb. German Munich
1 lb. American crystal 60L
4 oz. British chocolate
Mash: 75% efficiency
135° 30 min
154° 60 min
168° 10 min mash out
175° sparge 45 min
Boil: 90 minutes SG 1.041 13 gallons
Irish Moss
Hops: 3.5 oz. Saaz (3.75% AA, 90 min.)
1 oz. Saaz (3.75% AA, 15 min.)
.5 oz. Saaz (aroma)
Yeast: CL-400 Old German Ale: 61° For traditional Alt Biers, a strong fermenter which leaves a smooth, attenuated, yet mild flavor. Use in your favorite German Ale recipes. Also makes a slightly dry but clean, quenching wheat beer.Old German CL-400 Ger Normal 75 to 77% 58-66° F

Recipe posted 09/28/02.