7.C - D (BJCP 2008)


Description

A well balanced, bitter yet malty, clean, smooth, well-attenuated amber-colored German ale. The traditional style of beer from D


Profile

Aroma: Clean yet robust and complex aroma of rich malt, noble hops and restrained fruity esters. The malt character reflects German base malt varieties. The hop aroma may vary from moderate to very low, and can have a peppery, floral or perfumy character associated with noble hops. No diacetyl.
Appearance: Light amber to orange-bronze to deep copper color, yet stopping short of brown. Brilliant clarity (may be filtered). Thick, creamy, long-lasting off-white head.
Flavor: Assertive hop bitterness well balanced by a sturdy yet clean and crisp malt character. The malt presence is moderated by moderately-high to high attenuation, but considerable rich and complex malt flavors remain. Some fruity esters may survive the lagering period. A long-lasting, medium-dry to dry, bittersweet or nutty finish reflects both the hop bitterness and malt complexity. Noble hop flavor can be moderate to low. No roasted malt flavors or harshness. No diacetyl. Some yeast strains may impart a slight sulfury character. A light minerally character is also sometimes present in the finish, but is not required. The apparent bitterness level is sometimes masked by the high malt character; the bitterness can seem as low as moderate if the finish is not very dry.
Mouthfeel: Medium-bodied. Smooth. Medium to mediumhigh carbonation. Astringency low to none. Despite being very full of flavor, is light bodied enough to be consumed as a session beer in its home brewpubs in D


Ingredients

Grists vary, but usually consist of German base malts (usually Pils, sometimes Munich) with small amounts of crystal, chocolate, and/or black malts used to adjust color. Occasionally will include some wheat. Spalt hops are traditional, but other noble hops can also be used. Moderately carbonate water. Clean, highly attenuative ale yeast. A step mash or decoction mash program is traditional.


Examples

Altstadt brewpubs: Zum Uerige, Im F


Ranges

Data Min. Max.
Original gravity 1.046 1.054
Final gravity 1.010 1.015
Bitterness 35.0 IBU 50.0 IBU
Color 21.7 EBC 33.5 EBC
Alcohol 4.50 ° 5.20 °


Recipes on Zython (4)

premiere
All grain- 7.C - D
4.3% 30 IBU 10.0 l bip58
15/03/2019
ambree centennial
All grain- 7.C - D
5.7% 28 IBU 100.0 l gerard_majax
12/03/2019
Gardenia v2
All grain- 7.C - D
6.8% 51 IBU 18.0 l enso
14/08/2013
Gardenia
All grain- 7.C - D
6.0% 43 IBU 20.0 l enso
23/03/2013


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