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For Josh Weikert, author of our Make Your Best series, altbier is the all-around perfect style and the one he brews most often at home. Here’s his own recipe.
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Note that this is a beer you can age, especially if you brew it on the high side for bitterness; it will remain style-accurate even as the IBUs fall off and the malt comes forward. The pale chocolate should keep it from becoming overly sweet or toffee-like, even if it’s not as bitter as it once was.
For more on brewing a great version of this style, see Make Your Best Altbier.
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