Brewed centuries ago by monks and nuns, this copper-colored, full-bodied ale has a proud and unbroken brewing tradition dating back to the beginning of civilization. Horst Dornbusch sheds light on the practices of commercial altbier makers, how the equipment and ingredients used affect its flavor, and how this full-bodied brew became one of Germany's most beloved beer styles. Recipes are included!
Brewers Publications' Classic Beer Style Series is devoted to offering in-depth information on world-class beer styles by exploring their history, flavor profiles, brewing methods, recipes, and ingredients.
By:
Horst D. Dornbusch Imprint: Brewers Publications Country of Publication: United States Volume: v. 12 Dimensions:
Height: 195mm,
Width: 150mm,
Spine: 12mm
Weight: 249g ISBN:9780937381625 ISBN 10: 0937381624 Pages: 144 Publication Date:01 April 1998 Audience:
General/trade
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ELT Advanced
Format:Paperback Publisher's Status: Active
Table of Contents Foreword Preface Acknowledgments Introduction Chapter 1: Altbier throughout History Chapter 2: Altbier profile Chapter 3: Altbier Ingredients Grain Water Hops Yeast Chapter 4: Altbier Equipment for the Homebrewer Home Mash Tun Home Lauter Tun with Recirculation Home Whirlpool Home Heat Exchanger Home Fermentation and Lagering Equipment Home Filter Chapter 5: Altbier Brewing Methods Composing Your Grain Bill Mashing Boiling Hopping Adding Flavor and Aroma Hops Clarifying the Wort Aerating the Cooled Wort Fermenting Lagering Filtering Conditioning and Packaging Chapter 6: Recipe Guidelines Appendix A: Commercial Alt Examples Appendix B: Malting German Grain Appendix C: Mash pH and Water Hardness Appendix E: Calculating Your Grain Bill for Beer Color Appendix F: Calculating Your Bittering Hops Addition Appendix G: Unit Conversion Chart Glossary References and Further Reading Index About the Author