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Northern German Altbier BJCP 2008 – 07A

OG
1.060
FG
1.010
SRM
14.5
ABV
6.3%
IBU
32.8
Batch #
2012-12
Batch Size
10.00 gal
Boil Time
90 min
Brew Date
July 4, 2012
BU/GU
0.55
ABW
5.2%
Kcal
196 12 oz
Real Extract
4.8° P
Attenuation
82.3% apparent
67.3% real

Fermentables

German Pilsen Malt (2-Row)
15.00 lbs|73.2%
Type
Grain
Origin
Germany
Color
1.5 SRM
PPG
43.0
Info
Light color, malty flavor. For pilsners, lagers.
73.2%
German Light Munich Malt
4.00 lbs|19.5%
Type
Grain
Origin
Germany
Color
5.0-6.0 SRM
PPG
30.0
Info
For a malty, nutty flavor. Lagers, Oktoberfests and bock beer.
19.5%
German CaraMunich Malt I
1.00 lbs|4.9%
Type
Grain
Origin
Germany
Color
30.0-38.0 SRM
PPG
60.0
Info
Provides body. For Oktoberfest, bock, porter, stout, red, amber and brown ales. Results include increased fullness, heightened aroma and fuller flavor. Use 1 - 5% for light or pale beers.
4.9%
German Carafa III De-Husked MaltWyermann
0.25 lbs|1.2%
Type
Grain
Origin
Germany
Color
650.0-750.0 SRM
PPG
66.0
Info

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.

British Pale ChocolateThomas Fawcett and Sons
0.25 lbs|1.2%
Type
Grain
Origin
United Kingdom
Color
200.0 SRM
PPG
39.0
Info
Used in darker beers such as porters and stouts to add color and richness. It is used in preference to chocolate malt when less color from the grains is desired and a grain with milder flavors is needed.

Hops

1.40 oz
Magnum 10.0%
60 min Boil
1.00 oz
Hallertauer Gold 4.5%
20 min Boil

Non-Fermentables

1/4 tsp.
Super Moss Fining
Boil15 min

Yeasts

1 pkg
German Ale1007
Wyeast

Equipment ProfileConverted Keg, 10 Gallon/38 Liter Cooler Mash Tun

Batch Size
10.00gal
Boil Volume
12.00gal
Evaporation Rate
9.00%per hour
Hop Utilization
100%
Mash Tun Volume
10.00gal
Mash Tun Weight
9.00 pounds
Mash Tun Specific Heat
0.30 cal/gram per °C
Trub Chiller Loss
1.00gal
Notes
Converted 15.5 gallon/59 liter keg boil kettle for full boil with a 10 gallon/38 liter cooler as a mash/lauter tun.

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

Mash Steps

Step 1
Mash In75 min
150°F

Fermentation and Aging

14 days
Primary
66°F
60 days
Age
35°F

Water Profile Highlands Ranch, Colorado

Calcium
31.4
Bicarbonate
56.9
Sulfate
41.1
Chloride
0.9
Magnesium
3.5
Ideal PH
5.4

General Info

First day brewing with the new Monster mill. May need to make adjustments if efficiency suffers.

Added 5.2 buffer to mash.

Could only cool to 74°F - fermenting in basement where it's around 66°F.

Mash temp was 148°F for 60 min.

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