DECEMBEER 2022 - December 12 - Double Secret Alt

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DECEMBEER 2022 - December 12 - Double Secret Alt

Post by wcturnedec » Tue Nov 29, 2022 12:48 pm

Doppelsticke Altbier

OG: 1.080
FG: 1.020
IBU: 60
SRM: 16
ABV: 8%

Batch size: 6G

Grains:
Pilsner Malt (BESTMALZ) (70%)
Munich Malt (Weyermann) (24%)
Melanoiden (BESTMALZ) (3%)
Crystal 40 (3%)
Midnight Wheat (Briess) (1%)


Hops:
40 g Magnum [11.3 %] - Boil 60.0
42 g Tettnang [4.5 %] - Boil 10.0
28.3 g Saaz [3.5 %] - Whirlpool 20 min, 194F
28.3 g Tettnang [4.5 %] - Whirlpool 20 min, 194F


Water:
Amber Balanced

Yeast:
SafAle German Ale (DCL/Fermentis #K-97) - Slurry (~250mL)
On tap: APA, Dubbel, Dark Mild
Fermenting: Brett Saison 2022, Schwarzbier, APA, Sour Brown,
Coming up: American Wheat (Fruited), Vienna Lager, Dortmunder
Bottled: Brett Saison 2020, Brett Saison 2021, Baltic Porter

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Re: DECEMBEER 2022 - December 12 - Double Secret Alt

Post by kenny10 » Mon Dec 12, 2022 6:28 pm

This is super clear with a nice copper/ amber hue. Malty aroma with hints of Carmel and biscuit. Clean fermentation with a bitterness that balances out the malt making it dangerously drinkable for 8%. Nicely done!

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Re: DECEMBEER 2022 - December 12 - Double Secret Alt

Post by JayBab » Mon Dec 12, 2022 9:31 pm

my bottle had a bit of a low carb thing goin' on, but happy to report all the right flavors where there. i never look-up anyone's recipe until after i've enjoyed, and....*hic!*, perhaps because of the low carb, i gulped a tad bit too quickly. thank you for sharing!

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Re: DECEMBEER 2022 - December 12 - Double Secret Alt

Post by Bradbrewsbeer » Mon Dec 12, 2022 10:20 pm

Nice and clear, I too would like just a little more carb but i'm not about to fill out a hurt feelings report because this baby is rich and biscuity, with that classic Munich character, ending with some caramel sweetness. The bitterness keeps it in check and gives way to a nice floral hoppiness. I really like this beer and clocking in at 8% , it's kicking my ass a little because I drank it too fast. No faults at all , thanks for this clean ass german beer !
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Re: DECEMBEER 2022 - December 12 - Double Secret Alt

Post by know1 » Tue Dec 13, 2022 10:12 am

This was a great beer! Brilliant commercial-like clarity, great bready malty body with some nice light fruit flavors and bit of sweetness. The strength was deceptively smooth and carried the classic german flavors very nicely. Great job Cam! Thanks!!
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Re: DECEMBEER 2022 - December 12 - Double Secret Alt

Post by GCR » Tue Dec 13, 2022 9:14 pm

God damn, Cam. This is some next level shit. Pretty colour and just amazing taste.. malty-sweet, biscuit-y heaven. Dangerous AF at that ABV - just the way I like it. Carb was decent on mine... but if I *had* to nitpick I'd say it could maybe have just the tiniest bit more... if only to slow me down just a bit from guzzling it.Image

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Re: DECEMBEER 2022 - December 12 - Double Secret Alt

Post by darciandjenn » Sat Dec 17, 2022 9:22 pm

Great beer! Ours was a bit undercarbed, but t had lovely complex malt character. Nicely done cam!

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Re: DECEMBEER 2022 - December 12 - Double Secret Alt

Post by wcturnedec » Sun Dec 18, 2022 11:27 am

Damn sorry everyone for the carb issues! Thanks for the kind words tho


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On tap: APA, Dubbel, Dark Mild
Fermenting: Brett Saison 2022, Schwarzbier, APA, Sour Brown,
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