Sticke Notes
Confluence Brewing Company

A brewer's notes are the key to consistency. Good notes make it easier to adjust and repeat batches to create the perfect beer. German brewers undoubtedly have mountains of notes, as they have perfected their own regional styles over the centuries, such as the Altbiers of Dusseldorf. An older style of beer (Alt literally means old in German) from before lagers took hold of the country en masse, the Altbier is fermented with ale yeast, but at the cooler temperatures seen in lagering. That process results in a beer with the fruity notes you would expect from its ale yeast, but with the lean, crisp finish of a pilsner. Our version of this classic style is a Sticke (pronounced "Schtick-uh", means "secret" in German)