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Bolten Ur-Alt

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

A classic German Altbier from Bolten Brauerei featuring rich malt complexity with subtle caramel notes, balanced hop bitterness, and a smooth, dry finish. Medium-bodied and approachable.

ABV
5.2%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
Malt-forward bitterness
SRM
deep amber18
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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
Substantial body.
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
Dry finish.
drysweet
Bitterness
Moderate bitterness.
mildbitter
Texture
Balanced mouthfeel.
crispcreamy

Each axis lands close to the centre in a considered, even reading.

A profile in balance where the form comes from all sides, every layer speaks in turn.

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

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Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Bolten Ur-Alt

◎ Appearance

Bolten Ur-Alt presents a beautiful copper to dark amber hue with excellent clarity and a fine, persistent white head. The carbonation is moderate and well-integrated, creating a refined visual presentation typical of classic German Altbiers.

copper-amberclearpersistent headwell-carbonated

◌ Aroma

The nose is dominated by rich, bready malt character with subtle caramel undertones and a gentle earthiness. Restrained noble hop aromatics provide a refined, classical German ale profile without overwhelming the senses.

bready maltcaramelearthynoble hops

◐ Taste

The palate opens with smooth malt complexity and grainy sweetness, transitioning through a nuanced mid-palate with nutty and subtle caramel notes. The balanced hop bitterness (40 IBUs) emerges cleanly without harshness, creating an elegant interplay between malt and hops.

maltygrainybalanced bitternessnutty

◑ Finish

A smooth, dry finish with clean hop bitterness that lingers pleasantly without becoming astringent. The aftertaste leaves a crisp, refreshing sensation that invites another sip.

drycleancrisp
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
80
Taste
83
Appearance
84
Finish
82
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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of Bolten Ur-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 Ur-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, dry, hoppy character as Bolten Ur-Alt will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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