Brewers Choice Dusseldorf Alt

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PeteH

Brewers Choice Dusseldorf Alt

Post by PeteH » Tue Mar 25, 2008 12:39 pm

Anyone ever tried this? Was thinking it might be a nice one for the summer, along with my 'Lemon and ginger infused Wherry' that I'm thinking of trying. (well, half a batch with the infusion)
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Post by StrangeBrew » Tue Mar 25, 2008 2:33 pm

'Lemon and ginger infused Wherry'
Haven't tried the dusseldorf alt but I wouldn't be supprised if it works well infused with lychee and garlic! :lol: :wink:
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Post by PeteH » Thu Mar 27, 2008 2:34 pm

StrangeBrew wrote:
'Lemon and ginger infused Wherry'
Haven't tried the dusseldorf alt but I wouldn't be supprised if it works well infused with lychee and garlic! :lol: :wink:
ok, where would I get lychees from, and would you use fresh garlic or maybe garlic salt? :?:
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Post by StrangeBrew » Fri Mar 28, 2008 12:02 am

Sorry Pete, I couldn't resist :D
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mysterio

Post by mysterio » Fri Mar 28, 2008 12:05 am

Dusseldorf Alt, think english bitter only without much/any crystal/caramel flavour and a very bitter dry finish.
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PeteH

Post by PeteH » Fri Mar 28, 2008 10:33 am

StrangeBrew wrote:Sorry Pete, I couldn't resist :D
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Post by PeteH » Fri Mar 28, 2008 10:33 am

mysterio wrote:Dusseldorf Alt, think english bitter only without much/any crystal/caramel flavour and a very bitter dry finish.
Cheers Mysterio. Might not bother with it then.
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Roger

Post by Roger » Sat Mar 29, 2008 2:58 pm

I brewed the Dusseldorfer Altbier from the 10 Litre Beers of the World kit by Brupaks.
It's the first time I've done it and I went into it totally blind, having never tasted a commercial version of this beer
It was bottled 22/3/08 and as I go back to sea to work for a month tomorrow I had to open a bottle....... I know but I couldn't help it.

If this is what it tastes like after only a week in the bottle this is going to be a beauty!!!
I'm no expert at describing tastes, flavours etc. but I would say if anything it is very similar to a porter.

Roger

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Post by Roger » Sat Mar 29, 2008 4:10 pm

DaaB wrote:Well that doesn't look to bad at all. 8)
I can't believe how good it tastes after only a week in the bottle. I had a strange feeling I wouldn't like it when it was fermenting and almost regretted buying it on spec like I did.
Some people might be put off by the price of these kits but they are an ideal size for lazy bottlers and the quality is outstanding. The only one I've done that I wasn't too keen on was the Yorkshire Bitter :roll:

Roger
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Post by Roger » Sat Mar 29, 2008 4:44 pm

Absolutlely, not to mention the feeling of satisfaction :D
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