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Amber Hybrid Beer Beer Recipes

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Amber hybrid beer is a category including two styles traditionally brewed in Germany and a uniquely-American style. All three of these unique, copper-amber colored styles typically embody a nice balance of hops and malt

The Deer Lord German Altbier

5 gallons (19 L)
OG: 1.049
ABV: 5%
IBU: 23

Düsseldorf Altbier

Historic Brewing Company’s Deer Lord Altbier

Homebrewers Association

Homebrewers Association

July 19, 2017

To brew Historic’s Deer Lord Altbier homebrew recipe, create a water profile to replicate Dusseldorf …More

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Hutton & Smith

5.25 gallons
OG: 1.047
FG: 1.007 - 1.010
IBU: 35

Northern German Altbier

Hutton & Smith Brewing Co. On-Sight Alt

Homebrewers Association

Homebrewers Association

July 19, 2017

Note: This recipe assumes a 7 gallon pre-boil, 4% boil-off, and 1 gallon loss to …More

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5.25 gallons (19.87 L)
OG: 1.052
FG: 1.010
ABV: 5.5%

2016

California Common

“Dream Steam” California Common

Homebrewers Association

Homebrewers Association

February 14, 2017

Mash at 152° F (67° C) for 60 minutes. Mash out at 168° F (76° …More

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10 Gallons (37.85 L)
OG: 1.054
FG: 1.012
ABV: 5.51%

2015

California Common

Gate Keeper

Homebrewers Association

Homebrewers Association

August 20, 2015

Mash grains at 148-150°F (64-66°C) for 60 minutes. Mash out at 168-170°F (76-77°C). Vorlauf prior …More

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10 Gallons (37.85 L)
OG: 1.060
FG: 1.017
ABV: 5.64%

California Common

Dave’s Dreaded Sunday Steam Beer

Homebrewers Association

Homebrewers Association

May 20, 2015

Mash grains at 156°F (69°C) for 60 minutes. Mash out at 168°F (76°C). Primary fermentation for …More

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Anchor Steam Homebrewing Recipe Clone

5 gallons (19 L)
OG: 1.050
FG: 1.014
ABV: 4.7%
IBU: ~35

California Common

Anchor Steam Clone

Homebrewers Association

Homebrewers Association

August 13, 2014

Note: This recipe is intended to yield 5.5 gallons at the end of the boil, …More

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5.25 Gallons (19.87 L)
OG: 1.052
FG: 1.011
ABV: 5.38%

2014

Düsseldorf Altbier

Neue Altbier

Homebrewers Association

Homebrewers Association

July 1, 2014

Use brewing water with 63 ppm calcium, 0 ppm magnesium, 15 ppm sodium, 77 ppm …More

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Altbier Homebrew Recipe

5.5 gallons (21 L)
OG: 1.053
FG: 1.012
ABV: 5.4%
IBU: 42

Düsseldorf Altbier

Düsseldorf Altbier

Homebrewers Association

Homebrewers Association

February 11, 2014

Steep the grains in 2 gallons (7.6 L) of cool water. Heat the water to 170°F …More

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5 Gallons (18.93 L)
OG: 1.053
FG: 1.012
ABV: 5.50%
IBU: 55.9

2013

Amber Hybrid Beer

Rauch Katze

Homebrewers Association

Homebrewers Association

July 1, 2013

Mash grains at 152° F (67° C) for 90 minutes. Primary fermentation for 21 days at …More

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6 gallons (23 L)
OG: 1.054 (13.3 °P)
FG: 1.016 (4.1 °P)
ABV: 5.0%
IBU: 41

Amber Hybrid Beer

Uncommonly Lucky

Homebrewers Association

Homebrewers Association

June 5, 2013

Ferment at 62° F (17° C). When finished fermenting, carbonate the beer from 2.5 to …More

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18 Gallons (68.14 L)
OG: 1.051
FG: 1.01
ABV: 5.38%
IBU: 42.3

2012

Amber Hybrid Beer

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Homebrewers Association

Homebrewers Association

July 1, 2012

Mash grains at 151° F (66° C) for 75 minutes. Batch Sparge with two steps, …More

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5 gallons (19 L)
OG: 13.5 °P (1.056)*
FG: 3.5 °P (1.014)*
ABV: 5.3%*
IBU: 50*

Amber Hybrid Beer

Sticke Alt

Homebrewers Association

Homebrewers Association

June 1, 2012

These directions are presented by Dornbusch as general/standard Alt directions. Dough-in at 122°F (50°C) for a …More

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