German-Style Altbier

-Color – Copper to dark brown

-Clarity: Clear to slightly hazy. Chill haze should not be present

-Perceived Malt Aroma & Flavor: A variety of malts contributes to medium-low to medium malt aroma and flavor. Toast aroma typical of Munich malts should be present. Slight nuttiness is acceptable. Roast malt character should be present at low levels and well-integrated with the overall malt profile. Smoke character should not be present.

-Perceived Hop Aroma & Flavor: Low to medium with hop flavor more perceptible than aroma, with attributes typical of traditional German noble hops.

-Perceived Bitterness: Medium to high, producing a clean dry finish. Forty-plus IBU is typical for Altbiers originating in Dusseldorf.

-Body : Medium-low to medium

-Additional notes: The Altbier style is originally fromthe Dusseldorf area. The overall impression is clean,crisp and flavorful with a dry finish. Long Trail Double Bag

-ABV: 4.6%-5.6%

-Glassware: Stange (Schtan-ge) (Slender Cylinder)- (Description courtesy of BeerAdvocate.com) - A traditional German glass, stange means "stick" and these tall, slender cylinders are used to serve more delicate beers, amplifying malt and hop nuances. Substitute with a Tom Collins glass.


Examples – GABF Winners 2019



Gold Medal: Rhine Heights ALT- Vintage Brewing Co. - Madison– Madison, WI

ABV 5.6 %

Notes: Dusseldorf-style Altbier
Our classic altbier has a brisk noble hop presence and a smooth, well-rounded malt profile.



Silver Medal: Howitzer Amber- Red Leg Brewing Co.– Colorado Springs, CO

ABV 5.8 %

Notes: A ruby-copper colored beer balanced between malt and hops. A distinct caramel aroma and flavor greets your palate with a pleasant malty finish.

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