Obzen
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I'm brewing my first Altbier soon and would like some help with the hop additions.
I'm brewing a Dusseldorf style Sticke Altbier, so I want the ABV and IBUs a little higher than normal. When I put it into the program it comes out right where I want it for ABV, IBUs and SRM, I'm just concerned with the hop addition times (for flavor and aroma, not so much the bitterness). I'm also not using any crystal malt because I want a real bready flavor and do not want it to be an overly sweet beer. I know it's not a typical Altbier recipe, but I think it will turn out nice if I can get the hops right.
OG: 1.055
FG: 1.014
ABV: 5.37%
IBU: 52.65
SRM: 13.8
Volume: 5.5 gallons
Malt: 8 lb Pilsner (62.4%)
2 lb Munich (15.6%)
2 lb Vienna (15.6%)
10 oz Pale Wheat (4.8% for head retention)
3 oz Carafa III (1.46% for color)
Hops: 1.5oz Pearle (60 min)
.75oz Spalt (20 min)
.75oz Hallertauer (20 min)
Yeast: Wyeast 1007 - German Ale
Any thoughts on moving the hop addition times up or down, or the maybe adding more or less of a certain hop? As long as the IBUs float between 45 and 55 i'll be happy. Thanks.
I'm brewing a Dusseldorf style Sticke Altbier, so I want the ABV and IBUs a little higher than normal. When I put it into the program it comes out right where I want it for ABV, IBUs and SRM, I'm just concerned with the hop addition times (for flavor and aroma, not so much the bitterness). I'm also not using any crystal malt because I want a real bready flavor and do not want it to be an overly sweet beer. I know it's not a typical Altbier recipe, but I think it will turn out nice if I can get the hops right.
OG: 1.055
FG: 1.014
ABV: 5.37%
IBU: 52.65
SRM: 13.8
Volume: 5.5 gallons
Malt: 8 lb Pilsner (62.4%)
2 lb Munich (15.6%)
2 lb Vienna (15.6%)
10 oz Pale Wheat (4.8% for head retention)
3 oz Carafa III (1.46% for color)
Hops: 1.5oz Pearle (60 min)
.75oz Spalt (20 min)
.75oz Hallertauer (20 min)
Yeast: Wyeast 1007 - German Ale
Any thoughts on moving the hop addition times up or down, or the maybe adding more or less of a certain hop? As long as the IBUs float between 45 and 55 i'll be happy. Thanks.