SummersALT Dusseldorf Altbier NHC08
Category 7: Amber Hybrid Beer
2008 AHA National Homebrew Competition Gold Medal
Sponsored by Grape & Granary
Thomas Wallbank, Indianapolis, IN, Düsseldorf Altbier, Foam Blowers of Indiana
"SummersALT"
Dusseldorf Altbier
Ingredients for 8 U.S. gallons (30.28 liters)
9.0 lb (4.08 kg) Pilsner malt
4.5 lb (2.04 kg) light Munich malt
0.5 lb (227 g) caramel-red malt
0.25 lb (113 g) caramel-aroma malt
0.75 lb (340 g) caramel-Munich malt
2.4 oz (68 g) chocolate wheat malt
2.25 oz (64 g) Spalt whole hops, 4.9% alpha acid (60 min.)
0.75 oz (21 g) Magnum whole hops, 13% alpha acid (60 min.)
0.75 oz (21 g) Hallertau whole hops, 5.5% alpha acid (10 min.)
0.75 oz (21 g) Saaz whole hops, 2.2% alpha acid (2 min.)
Wyeast No. 1056 American ale yeast (2L starter)
3.0 g calcium chloride (mash)
3.0 g gypsum (mash)
Forced CO2 to carbonate
Original Specific Gravity: 1.054
Final Specific Gravity: 1.013
Boiling Time: 90 minutes
Primary Fermentation: 9 days at 60° F (16° C) in steel
Secondary Fermentation: 9 days at 60° F (16° C) in steel
Directions
Mash grains at 134° F (57° C) for 20 minutes. Raise mash temperature to 158° F (70° C) and mash for 60 minutes.
Judges' Comments
"Nice, drinkable beer. Needs a bit more attenuation, and more aroma."
"I would pay money for this beer."