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BOLTENs Alt

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BOLTENs Alt is the beer the whole Bolten range grew from, a classic Lower Rhine Altbier brewed at 11.7 per cent original gravity. Its dark colour comes from a blend of specialty malts rather than colouring malt, while two hop varieties and the brewery's own yeast strain complete the recipe. Expect a smooth, mild beer with a subtle sweetness and a slender body that fills out with each sip, bringing roasted notes and a fine hop touch that never turns harsh.

ABV
4.9%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
Roasted bitterness
SRM
amber14
PaceA Few
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
What makes this beer itself
MaltHop
roastedmaltyhoppy
roasted
malty
hoppy
clean
caramel
Aroma
The nose leads with warm, grainy malt character accented by subtle caramel sweetness typical of the style.
not found:juicy,bready,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for BOLTENs Alt

◎ Appearance

Bolten Alt presents an attractive copper to deep amber hue that exemplifies the classic Altbier style. The beer displays excellent clarity with a fine, tan head that demonstrates good retention. Carbonation appears moderate and well-integrated, creating a refined presentation.

copper-huedcleartan headmoderate carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with warm, grainy malt character accented by subtle caramel sweetness typical of the style. Moderate hop aromatics provide gentle herbaceous notes without overwhelming the malt foundation. A clean, slightly fruity undertone rounds out the olfactory profile, suggesting quality ale yeast work.

maltygrainysubtle caramelclean fruity

◐ Taste

The palate opens with smooth, bready malt character that forms the backbone of this well-balanced ale. Mid-palate reveals nutty complexity alongside restrained caramel notes, while moderate hop bitterness (36 IBU) provides appropriate balance without harshness. The medium body carries the flavors elegantly across the tongue with a crisp, clean character.

smooth maltybread and grainbalanced bittermedium-bodied

◑ Finish

Bolten Alt concludes with a distinctly dry, clean finish that showcases the brewers' restraint and skill. The aftertaste is brief and pleasant, allowing the subtle nutty and caramel notes to fade gracefully without lingering heavily.

dryclean finishsubtle aftertaste
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
80
Taste
83
Appearance
85
Finish
82
Serve at 8–11°C

Serve at 8–11°C for the best flavour balance and aroma expression.

Pint glass

The classic — versatile, comfortable to hold and keeps the beer cool. No frills, no distractions: just the beer.

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About Altbier

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What is a Altbier?

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