Excelsior Altbier

Preface 

I was looking for a seasonal beer to start brewing in January so i could have it ready by February. So thats when I came across the famous Altbier and got pumped up for brew day. 

Description/Ingredients

-This traditional German Ale has some of the same characteristics as lager beer. This recipe is full bodied, bitter and is reddish-amber to brown in color. Secondary fermentation at cooler temperatures is recommended, but not necessary.

Origin of Style: USA

Color: Amber

Gravity Level: Medium 

                          SG: 1.042-1.046 FG: 1.014-1.018

Hop Rating (1-4): 3

• Barley:        Base Malt: 7 lbs. Domestic 2-Row barley, 2 lbs. Vienna                     Specialty Grains: 2 oz. Cara Red, 1 oz. Carafa I

• Hops: 2 oz. Crystal, 1oz Hallertau

• Yeast: Used Dry, but can use Wyeast German Ale 1007 or White Labs German Ale WL029

Final Brewing Thoughts 

- Underway

Final Taste Thoughts 

- Still Fermenting

The Next Beer!!