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Georg Rittmayer Altbier

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A traditional Altbier from the Rittmayer family brewery in Hallerndorf, sold under the Georg Rittmayer label. Drinkers describe a malty profile with a touch of roast and burnt caramel, a light, very smooth body and only a little bitterness, not too yeasty. Praised for its colour, it comes in at 5.0 % ABV and is called a solid German ale with good, honest beer flavour.

ABV
5%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
Roasted bitterness
SRM
amber14
PaceA Few
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
maltycaramelroasted
malty
caramel
roasted
clean
Aroma
The nose leads with soft, bready Malz notes underpinned by a subtle burnt caramel sweetness.
not found:hoppy,bready,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Georg Rittmayer Altbier

◎ Appearance

A warm amber hue with excellent clarity and a fine, persistent head that clings to the glass with good lacing. The carbonation is gentle and even, lending the beer a refined visual presence. The color sits at the darker end of the amber spectrum, reflecting the restrained roast character within.

amber, clearfine head retentiongentle carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with soft, bready Malz notes underpinned by a subtle burnt caramel sweetness. A light roasted grain quality emerges in the background, while noble hop character remains restrained and clean. Yeast is well-integrated, contributing little to no obtrusive fermentation character.

bready Malzburnt caramelroasted grainclean

◐ Taste

The palate opens smooth and malty with immediate caramel and toffee depth, followed by a fine, balanced bitterness that builds gently toward the finish. The body is light yet satisfying, avoiding any harshness or excessive dryness. The roasted undertone adds complexity without dominating the overall sweetness.

malty, caramelsmooth bodybalanced bitterness

◑ Finish

The finish is moderately short to medium with a clean, slightly dry aftertaste that leaves a whisper of roasted grain. Bitterness fades evenly, leaving the palate refreshed and ready for the next sip.

clean, dryroasted grain fade
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
76
Taste
79
Appearance
80
Finish
76
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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