This classic style Altbier is cold conditioned to reduce overall fruity esters. Slightly sweet with warm, rich malt tones, it finished crisp and dry.

Ingredients

6 lbs - CBW® Pilsen Light LME
1.5 lbs - Bonlander® Munich Malt
1 lb - Caramel Malt 60L
4 oz - Carapils® Malt
0.75 oz - Perle Hops (9% AA) - Boil 60 minutes
0.5 oz - Spalt or Saaz Hops (4% AA) - Boil 25 minutes
0.5 oz - Spalt or Saaz Hops (4% AA) - Boil 5 minutes
1 vial - WLP036 Dusseldorf Alt Yeast

Directions

Perform mini-mash with 4 gallons of water and grains
Steep at 152-158ºF for 30 minutes
Bring to a boil
Add bittering hops and continue to boil
Add Irish Moss and finishing hops as indicated
Remove from heat
Cool to 72ºF
Transfer to primary fermenter
Oxygenate and pitch yeast