Altbier - Two Beer Dudes

German Ales: Altbier

Notes: The Altbier style is originally from the Dusseldorf area. The overall impression is clean, crisp and ﬂavorful with a dry ﬁnish.

Color: Copper to dark brown
Clarity: Clear to slightly hazy. Chill haze should not be present
Malt Profile: 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.
Hop Profile: Low to medium with hop flavor more perceptible than aroma, with attributes typical of traditional German noble hops.
Bitterness: Medium to high, producing a clean dry finish. Forty-plus IBU is typical for Altbiers originating in Dusseldorf.
Fermentation: Fruity esters are absent to low, with attributes expressed subtly as citrus, pear, dark cherry or plum. A slight sulphur aroma is acceptable. Diacetyl should not be present.
Body: Medium-low to medium.

Style info provided entirely or in part by the Brewers Association 2021 beer style guidelines.

Beer	Brewery	#	Rate Avg.	H.A.
Ad Astra Ale	Free State Brewing Company	1	8.12	100%
Alt-Bier	Hangar 24 Craft Brewery	1	8.52	100%
Double Bag	Long Trail Brewing Company	1	8.00	100%
Gerst Amber	Yazoo Brewing Company	1	8.06	100%
Headless Man Amber Alt	Tyranena Brewing Company	1	7.96	100%
Iron Works ALT	Metropolitan Brewing	2	8.23	100%
Ishmael	Rising Tide Brewing Company	1	8.30	100%
Olde Number 22	Arbor Brewing Company	1	6.00	100%
Scurry	Off Color Brewing	1	8.06	100%