{"product_id":"truebru-dusseldorf-alt-all-grain-beer-kit-6-gal","title":"TRUEBRÜ Düsseldorf Alt | All Grain Beer Kit | 6 Gal","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"truebru-printable-recipe\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0667\/7731\/7633\/files\/truebru-dusseldorf-alt-printable-recipe.pdf?v=1793300027\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" style=\"color:#2b00ff;text-decoration:underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePrint Recipe Sheet (PDF)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTRUEBRÜ Düsseldorf Alt\u003c\/strong\u003e is one of our favorite beers to brew—and, in our opinion, one of the most underrated styles out there. It is hard to find a great traditional Altbier close to home; a trip to Düsseldorf is still the best way to experience the style at its source. This kit brings that experience to your own brewery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInspired by gold-medal-winning Altbier recipes, this version builds a rich, layered malt profile from Pilsen, Munich I, Munich II and aromatic malt. A restrained amount of Caramunich II adds depth, while a small addition of Carafa Special III brings the beer to a beautiful copper color. Magnum provides balanced bitterness, and Tettnang adds a delicate spicy, floral hop character. Expect bread crust, toasted malt and a clean, dry finish that keeps you reaching for another sip.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAn Ale with the Patience of a Lager\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAltbier is a traditional Düsseldorf specialty: a top-fermented ale that benefits from cold conditioning. Often described as a hybrid beer, it uses Alt yeast at slightly cooler ale temperatures, followed by a proper cold lagering period for a smooth, crisp finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOne month of cold lagering is ideal. Your patience here will pay off—we promise.\u003c\/strong\u003e Give the yeast time to finish fermentation before cooling. That extra conditioning time helps the beer settle, clear and develop the polished character that makes this style so special.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eRecipe Targets — BJCP 7B Altbier\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e6 gallons into the fermenter; approximately 5 gallons finished\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOriginal Gravity: 1.051\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFinal Gravity: 1.013\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eABV: approximately 5.0%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIBU: approximately 32\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eColor: 12 SRM\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCarbonation: 2.5 volumes CO₂\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDesigned around 68% brewhouse efficiency\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe recipe is designed to land within BJCP \u003cstrong\u003e7B Altbier\u003c\/strong\u003e guidelines at 68% brewhouse efficiency, with some room for modest variation in either direction. Because the target gravity is near the upper end of the style range, brewers with higher efficiency should check their expected gravity and adjust their recipe or volume as needed to stay within style.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMash and Fermentation\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMash at 150°F for 80 minutes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBoil for 60 minutes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMash water: 4.96 gallons\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSparge water: 3.76 gallons\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTotal brewing water: 8.72 gallons, based on the recipe's equipment profile\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFerment at 62°F for 5 days, then 65°F for about 14 days, following the supplied recipe\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAfter fermentation is complete and gravity is stable, cold lager for approximately one month\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdjust water volumes to your system's grain absorption, boil-off and transfer losses. Fermentation timing is a guide; confirm stable final gravity before cooling or packaging.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKit Includes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e12.13 lb freshly measured grain bill\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e3 sealed 1 oz hop packages: 1 Magnum and 2 Tettnang\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eComplete recipe card with grain bill, hop schedule, water profile, fermentation guidance and style targets\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse 0.5 oz Magnum at 60 minutes, 1 oz Tettnang at 20 minutes and 1 oz Tettnang at 10 minutes. Approximately 0.5 oz Magnum remains after brewing; we keep the hop packs sealed rather than opening and repackaging them.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYEAST IS NOT INCLUDED AND IS SOLD SEPARATELY.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOur strongly recommended yeast:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"\/products\/0yl-001-alt-liquid-yeast\" style=\"color:#2b00ff;text-decoration:underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOmega OYL-001 Alt\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e. For the authentic character we want from this beer, a dedicated Alt strain is essentially a necessity in our view. This is the yeast the recipe was built around, and it is our first choice for the kit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDry fallback:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"\/products\/fermentis-k-97-german-ale\" style=\"color:#2b00ff;text-decoration:underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSafAle K-97 German Ale\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e can be used when liquid Alt yeast is unavailable, but it is a compromise rather than an identical substitute. Fermentation character, attenuation and clearing may differ. Follow the yeast manufacturer's current handling and temperature guidance for the strain you choose.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater salts are not included.\u003c\/strong\u003e The recipe is built from reverse-osmosis water, with the target mineral profile and measured mash additions shown on the card.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEach kit is freshly assembled and packaged to order by TrueBrü Homebrew Supply.\u003c\/strong\u003e Because this kit contains grain, our normal grain preparation selection appears in the cart so you can choose how you want it prepared before checkout.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"TrueBrü Homebrew Supply","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50995170443521,"sku":"TBAG004","price":34.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0667\/7731\/7633\/files\/truebru-dusseldorf-alt-all-grain-kit_9039e216-188d-45f2-b6a8-373dc3936243.png?v=1793295264","url":"https:\/\/truebru.com\/products\/truebru-dusseldorf-alt-all-grain-beer-kit-6-gal","provider":"TrueBrü","version":"1.0","type":"link"}