German-Style Altbier - Craft Beer Monkey

Color: Copper to dark brown

Clarity: Chill haze should not be present

Perceived Malt Aroma & Flavor: A variety of malts including wheat may be used to produce medium-low to medium malt aroma and flavor

Perceived Hop Aroma & Flavor: Low to medium. Character should reflect traditional German noble hops.

Perceived Bitterness: Medium to very high, although 25 to 35 IBU is typical for Altbiers originating in Dusseldorf.

Fermentation Characteristics: Fruity-estery aroma should be absent or very low. Fruity-estery flavors can be low. No diacetyl should be perceived.

Body: Medium

Additional Notes:

The Altbier style is originally from the Dusseldorf area. The overall impression is clean, crisp and flavorful with a dry finish.

Color SRM (EBC): 11-19 (22-38 EBC)
ABV: 3.6%-4.4% (4.6%-5.6%) %
IBU: 25-52
AE - Apparent Extract: 1.008-1.014 (2.1-3.6 °Plato)
OG - Original Gravity: 1.044-1.052 (11.0-12.9 °Plato)