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What is Altbier?

An independent guide to the Altbier beer style, including typical flavor notes and representative beers.

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Representative Altbier beers

  1. 13 Below Rookie
    A fresh hopped beer brewed in Bavarian tradition using hops grown at the brewery. Smooth and sweet w
  2. 93 Octane Deuce Coupe Alt Bier
    This amber-colored German hybrid ale boasts toasted bread and nutty sweetness balanced by Magnum hop
  3. Alt by Brauerei Schumacher
    Alt by Brauerei Schumacher (Düsseldorf, Nordrhein-Westfalen): An Altbier at 4.60% ABV from this trad
  4. Alt by Diebels Privatbrauerei
    Alt by Diebels Privatbrauerei (Issum, Nordrhein-Westfalen): A notable Altbier at 4.90% ABV from this
  5. Alt by Privatbrauerei Bolten
    Alt by Privatbrauerei Bolten (Korschenbroich, Nordrhein-Westfalen): A traditional Altbier from this
  6. Alt by Privatbrauerei Frankenheim
    Alt by Privatbrauerei Frankenheim (Düsseldorf, Nordrhein-Westfalen): A traditional Altbier with 4.80
  7. Alt by Privatbrauerei Frankenheim
    Alt by Privatbrauerei Frankenheim (Düsseldorf, Nordrhein-Westfalen): A German Altbier at 4.8% ABV fr
  8. ALTitude Altbier
    A rich malty backbone is complimented with a firm bitterness and a slightly spicy / floral hop flavo
  9. Altstadt Amber
    Smooth and malt-forward, Altstadt Amber presents notes of toasted bread, caramel, and a hint of nutt
  10. BabyCat Calico
    Toasted malt richness with hints of caramel and a subtle herbal hop backbone define this Altbier, wh
  11. Bethlehem Arc Weld Alt
    Smooth caramel and toasty malt flavors balanced by a subtle hop bitterness.
  12. Bethlehem Brew Works Arc Weld Alt
    Bethlehem Brew Works Arc Weld Alt offers caramel and toasted malt richness, balanced by subtle herba
  13. Bleeding Heart Mass Appeal Amber
    Smooth and rich with prominent malt character, this Altbier offers balanced caramel sweetness and a
  14. Bohemian Düsseldorfer Altbier
    An Altbier with caramel malts and assertive hops, offering the richness of an ale with the smooth el
  15. Brauerei Schumacher Schumacher Alt
    Alt by Brauerei Schumacher (Düsseldorf, Nordrhein-Westfalen): A classic Altbier at 4.6% ABV from thi
  16. Brauerei Schumacher Schumacher Alt
    Alt by Brauerei Schumacher (Düsseldorf, Nordrhein-Westfalen): A traditional Altbier at 4.6% ABV from
  17. Brauerei Schumacher Schumacher Alt
    Alt by Brauerei Schumacher (Düsseldorf, Nordrhein-Westfalen): A traditional Altbier brewed by this a
  18. Brauerei Schumacher Schumacher Alt
    Alt by Brauerei Schumacher (Düsseldorf, Nordrhein-Westfalen): A classic Altbier from this German bre
  19. Brauerei Schumacher Schumacher Alt
    Brauerei Schumacher Alt showcases toasty malt richness with subtle herbal hop bitterness, leading to
  20. Burnt Tree Montan-Alt
    A traditional German-style Amber Ale crafted with Montana-grown and locally-malted Pilsner malt, Lig
  21. Diebels Alt
    Diebels Alt offers a smooth caramel malt profile with hints of nutty sweetness and a touch of herbal
  22. Dru Bru Altbier
    Altbier by Dru Bru: A traditional Altbier from this brewery. Limited source data available for detai
  23. Dru Bru Whiskey Sticke Alt
    Whiskey Sticke Alt by Dru Bru: A unique brew from this brewery. Limited source data available for th
  24. Elk Grove Brewery & Restaurant Otis Alt
    Otis Alt by Elk Grove Brewery & Restaurant (Elk Grove, CA): A unique brew at 5.30% ABV from this Cal
  25. Elk Grove Otis Alt
    Delicate toasty malt flavors with a hint of nuttiness and a clean, crisp finish.
  26. Erie Heritage Alt Beer
    Toast malt flavors with subtle caramel sweetness balanced by mild earthy hops and a clean, crisp fin
  27. Erie Heritage Alt Beer
    Erie Brewing Co. Heritage Alt Beer - a classic, old style dark German ale possessing a subtle hint o
  28. Flat Branch Alt
    Rich caramel malt sweetness leads in Flat Branch Alt, balanced by a crisp, slightly hoppy finish tru
  29. Four Peaks Alt Ball and Chain
    Four Peaks Alt Ball and Chain showcases toasty malt richness balanced by a hint of herbal hops and s
  30. Four Peaks Alt Ball and Chain
    Four Peaks Alt Ball and Chain features rich caramelized malt flavors balanced by a clean, dry finish
  31. Gottberg Brew Pub Wilsteraner Altbier
    Wilsteraner Altbier by Gottberg Brew Pub (Columbus, NE): An altbier at 5.6% ABV from this Nebraska c
  32. Gottberg Wilsteraner Altbier
    Gottberg Wilsteraner Altbier offers rich malty notes of toasty bread and caramel, balanced by a subt
  33. Hinterland Alpenwald Altbier
    Rich caramel and toasty malt flavors dominate Hinterland Alpenwald Altbier, complemented by subtle n
  34. Maritime Flagship Red Alt Ale
    Maritime Flagship Red Alt Ale balances smooth caramel and toasty malt flavors with a touch of earthy
  35. Moby Dick Poor Lazarus
    Rich caramel malts take center stage in this classic Altbier, offering toasty, nutty flavors with a
  36. Navigation Altbier
    Navigation Altbier showcases caramel and toasted malt sweetness balanced by a subtle herbal hop bitt
  37. Ohio Columbus Scarlet
    Caramel and sweet toffee aromas compliment the rich malt character and smooth bitterness.
  38. Old Nation Detroit Dwarf
    Old Nation Detroit Dwarf showcases a rich malty sweetness with notes of caramel and toasted bread, b
  39. Prairie Street Altbier
    Rich toasted malt character shines in this Altbier, with subtle hints of caramel complemented by a c
  40. Privatbrauerei Bolten Alt
    Alt by Privatbrauerei Bolten (Korschenbroich, Nordrhein-Westfalen): A traditional Altbier at 4.90% A
  41. Privatbrauerei Bolten Bolten Alt
    Privatbrauerei Bolten Bolten Alt offers rich malty sweetness balanced by subtle toasty and nutty fla
  42. Privatbrauerei Bolten Bolten Alt
    Alt by Privatbrauerei Bolten (Korschenbroich, Nordrhein-Westfalen): An Altbier at 4.90% ABV from one
  43. Privatbrauerei Bolten Bolten Alt
    Bolten Alt by Privatbrauerei Bolten (Korschenbroich, Nordrhein-Westfalen): A classic Altbier with an
  44. Privatbrauerei Bolten Bolten Alt
    Alt by Privatbrauerei Bolten (Korschenbroich, Nordrhein-Westfalen): A German Altbier from this histo
  45. Privatbrauerei Bolten Bolten Alt
    Alt by Privatbrauerei Bolten (Korschenbroich, Nordrhein-Westfalen): A traditional Altbier at 4.9% AB
  46. Privatbrauerei Frankenheim Frankenheim Alt
    Frankenheim Alt by Privatbrauerei Frankenheim (Düsseldorf, Nordrhein-Westfalen): A classic Altbier a
  47. Privatbrauerei Frankenheim Frankenheim Alt
    Alt by Privatbrauerei Frankenheim (Düsseldorf, Nordrhein-Westfalen): An Altbier at 4.8% ABV from thi
  48. Privatbrauerei Frankenheim Frankenheim Alt
    Alt by Privatbrauerei Frankenheim (Düsseldorf, Nordrhein-Westfalen): A traditional Altbier at 4.80%
  49. Privatbrauerei Frankenheim Frankenheim Alt
    Frankenheim Alt by Privatbrauerei Frankenheim (Düsseldorf, Nordrhein-Westfalen): An Altbier at 4.80%
  50. Privatbrauerei Frankenheim Frankenheim Alt
    Toasty malt character with subtle caramel and roasted undertones, balanced by gentle bitterness for
  51. Pumphouse Brewery & Restaurant Four Alarm Alt
    Four Alarm Alt by Pumphouse Brewery & Restaurant (Longmont, CO): A unique brew at 4.80% ABV from thi
  52. Pumphouse Four Alarm Alt
    Pumphouse Four Alarm Alt showcases rich malt flavors of toasted bread and caramel, balanced with a s
  53. The Cambridge House Alt
    Rich German malt flavors take center stage in this Altbier, complemented by a gentle noble hop spice
  54. The Cambridge House Cambridge House Alt
    The Cambridge House Alt balances rich caramel and toasted malt flavors with a subtle hop bitterness,
  55. The Olde Mecklenburg Olde Mecklenburg Copper
    Olde Mecklenburg Copper is a rich, malty Altbier with smooth caramel notes balanced by subtle hops.
  56. The Savage Tap Alternate Universe
    The Savage Tap Alternate Universe features a toasty, malty richness balanced with subtle earthy bitt
  57. Torzala Prost Mathilde!
    Rich caramel and toasty malt flavors dominate Torzala Prost Mathilde!, complemented by a touch of he
  58. Uerige Alt
    Uerige Alt showcases a rich malt profile of toasted bread and caramel, balanced by herbal and spicy
  59. Uerige Altbier
    Toasted malt richness with hints of caramel and subtle herbal hop bitterness. The clean, dry finish
  60. Uerige DoppelSticke
    Rich caramel and toasty malt flavors with subtle herbal hop bitterness define this full-bodied Altbi
  61. Uerige Sticke
    Uerige Sticke features rich caramel and toasted malt flavors with hints of dark fruit and a balanced
  62. XIX Vermillion German-Style Altbier
    A beautiful copper color complements the crisp caramel notes in this beer, named after the town and
  63. XiX Vermillion Vermillion
    Toasted malt richness and subtle caramel notes shine in this Altbier, offering a crisp, clean finish
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