Alt refers to an old-school, top-fermented style of brewing ale rather than a relatively modern bottom-fermented lager. Altbier is especially associated with the city of Dusseldorf. Alts are a bit difficult to explain to the uninitiated - kind of like a hoppy Oktoberfest? A very malty pale ale? You'll just have to try a glass of coppery-brown, rich, caramelly, and bitter ale to get the idea.
Just got done bottling this beer so I have a few weeks to go before the final verdict. Nice color and clear as could be when I transferred from the secondary to the bottling bucket. This was my first all-grain brew and I’m looking forward to the first taste. This should be ready about the same time that we do our annual apple butter stir, so there will be plenty of people to get opinions from. Update you in a few weeks.
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Tony P.
Excellent beer!
My first alt, it is great! Creamy head, delicious. Very nice beer.
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Brent M.
Great
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Emile B.
Great Beer
This beer tastes great. I would definately brew it again.
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Daniel K.
New German Experience
Still waiting for the final verdict. Another week and it should be more mature. So far it has a great taste. I am not a fan of bitter beer so I skipped the second German Perle. I was afraid it might not have enough bite but I like it. Fun to try something new. A great German taste.
Just got done bottling this beer so I have a few weeks to go before the final verdict. Nice color and clear as could be when I transferred from the secondary to the bottling bucket. This was my first all-grain brew and I’m looking forward to the first taste. This should be ready about the same time that we do our annual apple butter stir, so there will be plenty of people to get opinions from. Update you in a few weeks.
T
Tony P.
Excellent beer!
My first alt, it is great! Creamy head, delicious. Very nice beer.
B
Brent M.
Great
E
Emile B.
Great Beer
This beer tastes great. I would definately brew it again.
D
Daniel K.
New German Experience
Still waiting for the final verdict. Another week and it should be more mature. So far it has a great taste. I am not a fan of bitter beer so I skipped the second German Perle. I was afraid it might not have enough bite but I like it. Fun to try something new. A great German taste.
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