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       German Ales - Altbier
       By: Louis De Sousa Date: May 23, 2011, 5:40 am
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       A Düsseldorf specialty, an Altbier is a German style brown ale,
       the "alt" literally translates to "old" in German, and
       traditionally Altbiers are conditioned for a longer than normal
       periods of time. Other sources note that "alt" is derived from
       the Latin word "altus," which means "high" and refers to the
       rising yeast. Take your pick, but the extended conditioning
       mellows out the ale's fruitiness and produces an exceptionally
       smooth and delicate brew. The color ranges from amber to dark
       brown, medium in carbonation with a great balance between malt
       and hops.
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