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German malts take the lead in this Altbier: malty at its core, a dark ale brewed the traditional way, with a clean profile. At 4.8% it rotates through the lineup. It comes from Dancing Gnome in Pittsburgh, a brewery that began with hop-forward beers and later widened its range to traditional styles from around the globe.

ABV
4.8%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
Malt-forward 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
maltycleantoasty
malty
clean
toasty
dark fruit
caramel
Aroma
German malts dominate the nose with prominent toasty and caramel notes.
not found:hoppy,roasted,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Altbier

◎ Appearance

Deep amber to copper hue with a light translucent quality. A modest off-white head forms with good initial retention and fine Schaumhaftung down the glass. Carbonation is moderate and steady, characteristic of a traditionally brewed lager-influenced ale.

deep copperfine lacingmoderate carbonation

◌ Aroma

German malts dominate the nose with prominent toasty and caramel notes. Dark fruit esters emerge in the background—subtle hints of plum and raisin. The clean fermentation profile allows the malt character to shine without yeasty or solvent notes.

malzigKaramelldunkle Fruchttoastig

◐ Taste

The palate opens with a smooth, malt-forward body that feels vollmundig without heaviness. Toasted grain and caramel sweetness form the core, balanced by a moderate bitterness (32 IBU) that emerges mid-palate and persists gently through the finish. Clean fermentation ensures no off-flavors distract from the malt expression.

malty backbonecaramel sweetnessrestrained bitternesssmooth mouthfeel

◑ Finish

Medium-length finish with a lingering malt sweetness and subtle dry note. The bitterness fades gracefully, leaving a toasty aftertaste that invites another sip.

malty aftertastegentle drying
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
77
Taste
79
Appearance
76
Finish
77
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?

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.

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