{"product_id":"rhine-yard-altbier-extract-recipe-kit-5-gallon","title":"Rhine Yard Altbier | Extract Recipe Kit | 5 Gallons","description":"\u003ch2\u003eRhine Yard Altbier | Extract Recipe Kit | 5 Gallons\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eRhine Yard Altbier is a 5 gallon German-style Altbier recipe kit for brewers who want a malt-forward beer with real structure: deep copper color, firm German bitterness, toasty Munich malt, restrained caramel, light spicy hop character, and a clean cool-fermented finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCompanion version:\u003c\/strong\u003e This is the extract version of Rhine Yard Altbier, scaled to 5 gallons with Pilsen Light DME and a substantial mini-mash. If you want full mash control, see the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/rhine-yard-altbier-all-grain-recipe-kit-5-gallon\"\u003eRhine Yard Altbier all-grain recipe kit\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAltbier is not a brown ale and not a lager, but it borrows discipline from both worlds. Ferment it cool with Fermentis SafAle K-97, let the beer finish fully, then cold condition for a smoother Düsseldorf-style profile.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBeer Profile\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Düsseldorf-style Altbier\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBatch Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5 gallons\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEstimated OG:\u003c\/strong\u003e ~1.052–1.056\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEstimated FG:\u003c\/strong\u003e ~1.011–1.014\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEstimated ABV:\u003c\/strong\u003e ~5.0–5.5%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBitterness:\u003c\/strong\u003e Firm, ~45–55 IBU depending hop AA\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Deep copper \/ amber-brown\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFermentation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cool German ale fermentation + cold conditioning\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGrain Milling\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe automatically mill the grains included with SoCal Brewing Supply beer recipe kits so they are ready for brew day. If you want the grains left unmilled, please add that request in the shopping cart notes before checkout. We’ll do our best to support unmilled requests when packing your order.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFermentation Requirements\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003ePitch Fermentis SafAle K-97 into well-aerated wort around 60–64°F. Hold the beer cool during active fermentation, let it finish around 64–68°F once activity slows, and confirm gravity is stable before packaging. Cold conditioning for 2–4 weeks is strongly recommended for a cleaner Altbier finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eDetailed Kit Contents\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBriess Pilsen Light DME:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1 Pack, 3 lb plus 2 Packs, 1 lb each\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeyermann® Munich Type 1 Malt:\u003c\/strong\u003e 21 Ounces\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRahr Red Wheat Malt:\u003c\/strong\u003e 7 Ounces\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeyermann® Melanoidin Malt:\u003c\/strong\u003e 10 Ounces\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBriess Caramel 60L Malt:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4 Ounces\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeyermann® CARAFA® Special Type 1 Malt:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4 Ounces\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePerle Hops:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2 Ounces supplied; use 1.67 Ounces at 60 minutes and reserve the small remainder\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpalt Select Hops:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1 Ounce supplied; use 0.42 Ounce at 10 minutes and 0.42 Ounce at flameout; reserve the small remainder\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFermentis SafAle K-97 German Ale Dry Yeast:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1 Sachet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLarge Muslin Steeping Bag:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1 Large Muslin Bag\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eRecipe and Measuring Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis extract kit is scaled as a 5 gallon batch and uses Briess Pilsen Light DME instead of awkward partial cans of liquid extract. The grain portion is still large enough to treat as a controlled mini-mash, not a casual steep. The hop schedule is scaled to preserve the original bitterness and late-hop balance. The kit supplies full retail hop packs, and the instructions use most of each pack without forcing extra hops into the beer just to eliminate leftovers.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFlavor and Brewing Character\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eExpect toasted bread crust, light caramel, faint chocolate-like color contribution without stout-like roast, firm German bitterness, and a clean dry finish. Good fermentation control and cold conditioning are what keep the beer crisp instead of heavy.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHelpful Bottling \u0026amp; Kegging Add-Ons\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBottling this batch?\u003c\/strong\u003e Add \u003ca href=\"\/products\/powdered-dextrose-priming-sugar\"\u003epowdered dextrose priming sugar\u003c\/a\u003e and use our \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/priming-sugar-calculator\"\u003ePriming Sugar Calculator\u003c\/a\u003e for your actual packaged volume, beer temperature, and carbonation target.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKegging instead?\u003c\/strong\u003e Use our \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/keg-carbonation-calculator\"\u003eBeer Carbonation Chart \u0026amp; Keg Serving Pressure Calculator\u003c\/a\u003e to choose the right CO₂ pressure for your serving temperature and target carbonation.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eOptional Clarity Add-On\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor extra clarity, you can add \u003ca href=\"\/products\/clarifier-whirlfloc\"\u003eWhirlfloc tablets\u003c\/a\u003e and use one tablet during the final 10–15 minutes of the boil.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0814\/4807\/5542\/files\/rhine-yard-altbier-extract-instructions-standard_f60f0b5d-7ff5-4807-9793-3348d9d1aacb.pdf?v=1778169077\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDownload the brewing instructions PDF\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SoCal Brewing Supply","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51258932166934,"sku":"recipe-rhine-yard-altbier-extract-5gal","price":56.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0814\/4807\/5542\/files\/rhine-yard-altbier-text-free-artwork-5gal-pair-2026-05-07_2386d37f-5468-438f-99de-03283c371386.png?v=1778169083","url":"https:\/\/socalbrewingsupply.com\/products\/rhine-yard-altbier-extract-recipe-kit-5-gallon","provider":"SoCal Brewing Supply","version":"1.0","type":"link"}