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Bolten Alt

Bolten Brauerei
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🌍 Germany · Altbier · One of 25 Altbiers in hopIQ

Bolten Alt is a traditional German Altbier with a smooth, malty character balanced by moderate hop bitterness. This copper-hued ale from Düsseldorf offers subtle caramel notes and a clean, dry finish with slight fruity undertones typical of the style.

ABV
4.9%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
Malt-forward bitterness
SRM
deep amber16
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How it drinks· Its pace, balance and relationship to the style.
Pace
sessionsipper
Balance
malt-ledhop-led
Style expression
textbookdistinctive
Where this beer sits· Four axes, the same for every beer in hopIQ.
Body
Medium body.
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
Off-dry finish.
drysweet
Bitterness
Moderate bitterness.
mildbitter
Texture
Balanced mouthfeel.
crispcreamy

Balanced backbone, with every axis close to the middle.

Nothing dominates, and that is the craft — each element gets room to be tasted.

Character· What makes this beer itself — not just another Altbier.
Hop character
hoppy
Malt character
malty
caramel
toasty
Fermentation & yeast
clean
fruity

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Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Bolten 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
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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of Bolten Alt

Serve at 8–11°C
Refrigerate, then rest 2 min

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

Pint glass
Recommended for this style

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

Store in a cool, dark place. Check the best-before date on the label for guidance.

Food Pairing

What to eat with Bolten Alt

About Altbier

Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives

What is a Altbier?

Altbier is a distinctive beer style with its own characteristic flavour, aroma and colour. Discover what makes it unique and find similar beers on hopIQ.

Finding a similar Altbier

hopIQ matches by flavor profile — not just style label. A beer with the same malty, clean, dry character as Bolten Alt will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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