Altbier

BJCP 7B specs

The band is the guideline range — the marker is where the modern homebrew average actually lies.

Common grains

Percentages are each grain's average share of the grain bill when used.

• 2°
  Pilsner malt60%
• 55°
  Crystal (medium, ~40-70°L)6%
• 9°
  Munich (light)31%
• 350°
  Carafa / dehusked dark2%
• 20°
  Munich (dark)24%
• 2°
  Pale / 2-row (generic)60%
• 4°
  Vienna malt27%
• 100°
  Crystal (dark, ~80-120°L)5%

Common hops

Ranked by how often brewers reach for them.

Common yeasts

Ranked by how often brewers pitch each strain.

Ale

1007 German Ale

Wyeast

Atten73–77%

Temp13–20°C

Ale

WLP036 Dusseldorf Alt Ale Yeast

White Labs

Atten65–72%

Temp18–21°C

Ale

WLP029 German Ale/Kölsch Yeast

White Labs

Atten72–78%

Temp18–21°C

Ale

SafAle K-97

Fermentis

Atten80–84%

Temp12–25°C

Ale

SafAle US-05

Fermentis

Atten78–82%

Temp12–25°C

Ale

2565 Kölsch

Wyeast

Atten73–77%

Temp13–21°C

Lager

SafLager W-34/70

Fermentis

Atten80–84%

Temp9–22°C

Ale

WLP003 German Ale II Yeast

White Labs

Atten73–80%

Temp18–21°C