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[nbbeerguy]

Has anyone ever attempted to brew a Alpine clone My father in law Drinks it alot and id like to brew him a batch of something close to it.

[3rd party JKor]

What's Alpine?

[nbbeerguy]

https://www.alpinelager.com

[MtnBrewer]

Just from looking at the hideous flash-infested website and making a few assumptions, it looks like a standard American lager more or less. Apparently they have a proprietary lager yeast that would prevent a true clone. However, there's really no such thing as a true clone anyway. I think about the best you can do is brew a std. Am. lager, up the crystal a little bit, use a German yeast like 2206 and maybe increase the hops a tad. Then get feedback from your dad on how to make it closer to the original. Lather, rinse, repeat until you nail it.

[nbbeerguy]

Any Idea of what Hops would be needed its a 5% beer with much more flavor than say a budweiser.It did Win gold in World Beer Cup in 2000 I do believe.

[MtnBrewer]

Any Idea of what Hops would be needed its a 5% beer with much more flavor than say a budweiser. It did Win gold in World Beer Cup in 2000 I do believe.

They mention European hops so I'd guess some type of Hallertauer variety. Just a WAG tho...

[nbbeerguy]

Thanks Im very new to AG brewing you guys are a big help

[MtnBrewer]

Thanks Im very new to AG brewing you guys are a big help

Sorry to have to ask but you can brew lagers right?

[nbbeerguy]

Once i move to my new place i Have a Fridge designated for lager brewing actually 2 of them

[Jimmy James]

It did Win gold in World Beer Cup in 2000 I do believe.

Yes, apparently it beat out Moosehead Light for the gold https://www.beertown...nners_2000.html