Altbier

Altbier is an German Ale beer style. It typically presents as copper to dark brown. 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. Low to medium with hop flavor more perceptible than aroma, with attributes typical of traditional German noble hops.

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

ABV: 4.6%-5.6%
IBU: 25-52
COLOR / SRM SCALE: 11-19
OG: 1.044-1.052
FG: 1.008-1.014

Alcohol & Bitterness

ABV:4.6%-5.6%

ABW:3.6%-4.4%

IBU:25-52

Perceived Bitterness:

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

Color & Appearance

Color:

Copper to dark brown

SRM:11-19

EBC:22-38

Clarity:

Clear to slightly hazy. Chill haze should not be present

Gravity & Body

Original Gravity:1.044-1.052

Original Gravity °P:11-12.9

Final Gravity:1.008-1.014

Final Gravity °P:2.1-3.6

Body:

Medium-low to medium.

Flavor Profiles

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.

Fermentation Character:

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.

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

No beers have been reviewed in this style.