Description
Book SynopsisBrewed 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.
Table of ContentsTable 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
