The Beer Recipator


The BreweryHomeSpreadsheetRecipesDiscussion

Uber Sticke Alt

A malty, bitter and lager like ale. Perfect beer for the fall months.

Brewer: BBQ Bob Email: bbqbob@bobsbeerandbbq.com
Beer: Uber Sticke Alt Style: Düsseldorf Altbier
Type: All grain Size: 5.0 gallons
Color:
30 HCU (~15 SRM)
Bitterness: 64 IBU
OG: 1.065 FG: 1.012
Alcohol: 6.8% v/v (5.3% w/w)
Water: Tap
Grain: 8 lb. 8 oz. German Pilsner
2 lb. 8 oz. German Munich
1 lb. American victory
4 oz. American chocolate
1 lb. Flaked barley
Mash: 66% efficiency
Mash in at 154 for 60 minutes Sparge at 170
Boil: 60 minutes SG 1.050 6.5 gallons
Irish Moss at 15 min. to go
Hops: 1.5 oz. Perle (8% AA, 60 min.)
.75 oz. Hallertauer Hersbrucker (5% AA, 45 min.)
.25 oz. Hallertauer Hersbrucker (5% AA, 30 min.)
1.0 oz. Hallertauer Hersbrucker (5% AA, 1 min.)
.5 oz. Perle (8% AA, 1 min.)
Yeast: * WLP036 Dusseldorf Alt Yeast
PLATINUM STRAIN – May/June
Traditional Alt yeast from Dusseldorf, Germany. Produces clean, slightly sweet alt beers. Does not accentuate hop flavor as WLP029 does.
Attenuation: 65-72%
Flocculation: Medium
Optimum Fermentation Temperature: 65-69°F
Alcohol Tolerance: Medium

Recipe posted 07/26/08.