This is a crisp, clean example of an aged ale. The first impression is a malt-forward aroma, with elements of bread crust, nutty grain, dark chocolate, and light toastiness. A hint of caramel or toffee adds complexity and fruity esters are subdued, indicating a clean fermentation. Hops make a forceful appearance in the flavor. Toasty grainy malt gives way to a spicy, herbal, rustic flavor leading to an intense bitterness, lasting well into the finish and dominating the aftertaste. The overall impression is a malty start that quickly dries out to a firm, lingering bitterness that has a slight harsh edge. This is a seriously bitter beer that implies malt from the aroma but delivers a sharp hop presence.
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Alt-Eration
Description
ALT-ERATION, the 2012 World Beer Cup Gold Medal winning Altbier, is brewed using old world techniques, high quality German malts and noble hop varieties. The brewery blends a base of German Pilsner malt with hefty portions of Munich, Vienna and a touch of de-bittered black malt. Alt-eration undergoes a multiple temperature mashing program to produce a classic upfront maltiness with a clean and crisp finish. Das Alt is hopped with Mt. Hood, Hallertauer Hersbrucker and Czech Saaz to provide a bitterness and level of earthy hop spice that plays a fancy partner to the classic German malt backbone.
Judges Review
Aroma:
23 / 24
Appearance:
6 / 6
Flavor:
34 / 40
Mouthfeel:
6 / 10
Overall Impression:
16 / 20