Altbier suggestions for Old Dusseldorf fans?
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Altbier suggestions for Old Dusseldorf fans?
They never say, I don't think, but it is implied by the name that Old Dusseldorf was an altbier; anyone have any suggestions for altbiers to try?
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Re: Altbier suggestions for Old Dusseldorf fans?
Give this one a try: https://www.oldemeckbrew.com/beer/copperAlgernon Farnsworth wrote: ↑Fri Jan 29, 2021 11:23 pm They never say, I don't think, but it is implied by the name that Old Dusseldorf was an altbier; anyone have any suggestions for altbiers to try?
From the website:
OMB’s flagship, Copper, is an authentic Düsseldorf-style Altbier. Its full-flavored start transitions to a smooth, balanced finish. Copper is a so-called “hybrid” beer. Although it’s technically an ale, it is “lagered” (stored on the yeast at very cold temperatures) for several weeks after primary fermentation. The result is a beer that combines the full flavor of an ale with the crisp, clean refreshment of a lager. Copper is great by itself or as a complement to almost any food.
STYLE: Düsseldorf ALTBIER
ABV: 4.9% | SRM: 12.4 | IBU: 29
available: year-round
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Re: Altbier suggestions for Old Dusseldorf fans?
I’ve had altbier in Germany but it’s not really to my liking. It seems particularly unsuited to a tropical location like Hawaii (being dark and somewhat heavy). I’d think a weissbier would be a way better choice if going for a German style beer in Hawaii.
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Re: Altbier suggestions for Old Dusseldorf fans?
I agree that it’s not tropical at all simply by being an ale, but given TM’s hometown in the Tidewater Region and attendance at the Naval Academy in Annapolis, the preference for an altbier seems very plausible… and clearly nostalgic once he was in Hawaii.Styles Bitchley wrote: ↑Mon Jul 12, 2021 11:04 pm I’ve had altbier in Germany but it’s not really to my liking. It seems particularly unsuited to a tropical location like Hawaii (being dark and somewhat heavy). I’d think a weissbier would be a way better choice if going for a German style beer in Hawaii.
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I suppose that I've never thought about Old Dusseldorf being a tropical beer. I always assumed it was a darker German beer that Magnum became acquainted with while in the Navy.Pahonu wrote: ↑Tue Jul 13, 2021 1:09 amI agree that it’s not tropical at all simply by being an ale, but given TM’s hometown in the Tidewater Region and attendance at the Naval Academy in Annapolis, the preference for an altbier seems very plausible… and clearly nostalgic once he was in Hawaii.Styles Bitchley wrote: ↑Mon Jul 12, 2021 11:04 pm I’ve had altbier in Germany but it’s not really to my liking. It seems particularly unsuited to a tropical location like Hawaii (being dark and somewhat heavy). I’d think a weissbier would be a way better choice if going for a German style beer in Hawaii.
I have yet to try Olde Mecklenburg's Copper Dusseldorf beer - but it's on my summer list.
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Re: Altbier suggestions for Old Dusseldorf fans?
This looks interesting!To The Regiment wrote: ↑Mon Jul 12, 2021 10:49 pmGive this one a try: https://www.oldemeckbrew.com/beer/copperAlgernon Farnsworth wrote: ↑Fri Jan 29, 2021 11:23 pm They never say, I don't think, but it is implied by the name that Old Dusseldorf was an altbier; anyone have any suggestions for altbiers to try?
From the website:
OMB’s flagship, Copper, is an authentic Düsseldorf-style Altbier. Its full-flavored start transitions to a smooth, balanced finish. Copper is a so-called “hybrid” beer. Although it’s technically an ale, it is “lagered” (stored on the yeast at very cold temperatures) for several weeks after primary fermentation. The result is a beer that combines the full flavor of an ale with the crisp, clean refreshment of a lager. Copper is great by itself or as a complement to almost any food.
STYLE: Düsseldorf ALTBIER
ABV: 4.9% | SRM: 12.4 | IBU: 29
available: year-round
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Back in the day I used to think Dinkleacker Dark (not brewed anymore) was my version of Old Dusseldorf. I was a huge fan of it.
https://www.beeradvocate.com/beer/profile/3340/4032/
Researching this though I was surprised to find a beer I always have on hand for German meals/festivities is brewed by Dinkleacker . . .
https://www.familienbrauerei-dinkelacke ... warze.html
As for "tropical", I never considered that aspect. I always viewed it as a beer he acquired a taste for and he always looked for it.
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Re: Altbier suggestions for Old Dusseldorf fans?
At my college roommate’s wedding many years ago they had a beer at his father’s request. He said it was his only request and it was from the brewery in Germany where his father was from. It was called Köstritzer Schwarzbier and I’ve purchased it a handful of times over the years. It’s black like a stout, and has some similar flavors, but it’s actually a lager not an ale.
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Re: Altbier suggestions for Old Dusseldorf fans?
Exactly! I have become a fan . . . it's very drinkable and not too filling. Very deceptive.Pahonu wrote: ↑Tue Jul 13, 2021 5:06 pm At my college roommate’s wedding many years ago they had a beer at his father’s request. He said it was his only request and it was from the brewery in Germany where his father was from. It was called Köstritzer Schwarzbier and I’ve purchased it a handful of times over the years. It’s black like a stout, and has some similar flavors, but it’s actually a lager not an ale.
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Re: Altbier suggestions for Old Dusseldorf fans?
Ah...Dinkelacker. I had their pilsner many years ago. I can't recall the taste. Currently, I have some Warsteiner pilsner in the fridge and a couple of Coors Banquets. My personal "Coops" was Anchor Steam for years, but then they had to go and ruin the label. A tragedy.ConchRepublican wrote: ↑Tue Jul 13, 2021 3:15 pmThis looks interesting!To The Regiment wrote: ↑Mon Jul 12, 2021 10:49 pmGive this one a try: https://www.oldemeckbrew.com/beer/copperAlgernon Farnsworth wrote: ↑Fri Jan 29, 2021 11:23 pm They never say, I don't think, but it is implied by the name that Old Dusseldorf was an altbier; anyone have any suggestions for altbiers to try?
From the website:
OMB’s flagship, Copper, is an authentic Düsseldorf-style Altbier. Its full-flavored start transitions to a smooth, balanced finish. Copper is a so-called “hybrid” beer. Although it’s technically an ale, it is “lagered” (stored on the yeast at very cold temperatures) for several weeks after primary fermentation. The result is a beer that combines the full flavor of an ale with the crisp, clean refreshment of a lager. Copper is great by itself or as a complement to almost any food.
STYLE: Düsseldorf ALTBIER
ABV: 4.9% | SRM: 12.4 | IBU: 29
available: year-round
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Back in the day I used to think Dinkleacker Dark (not brewed anymore) was my version of Old Dusseldorf. I was a huge fan of it.
https://www.beeradvocate.com/beer/profile/3340/4032/
Researching this though I was surprised to find a beer I always have on hand for German meals/festivities is brewed by Dinkleacker . . .
https://www.familienbrauerei-dinkelacke ... warze.html
As for "tropical", I never considered that aspect. I always viewed it as a beer he acquired a taste for and he always looked for it.
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