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Frankenheim Alt

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

Frankenheim Alt pours a deep, warm reddish brown, a colour that comes from Munich-type malt and a roasted malt made in a traditional roasting drum. Together they give a bready, lightly caramelised body with a hint of toast and a faint coffee edge from the roast. Hallertau hops, selected by hand each year, add a herbal, gently spicy bitterness, while the house top-fermenting yeast contributes a soft fruitiness. The finish stays sweetish rather than dry. Original gravity is 11.6 degrees Plato.

ABV
4.8%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
Roasted bitterness
SRM
amber14
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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

Even from Body through Texture, the taste structure is evenly distributed.

Harmony over emphasis — the beer is built for each note to sit at the same volume.

Character· What makes this beer itself — not just another Altbier.
Hop character
herbal
Malt character
bready
caramel
roasted
toasty
coffee
malty
Fermentation & yeast
fruity
Distinctive notes
spicy

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Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Frankenheim Alt

◎ Appearance

Frankenheim Alt pours a deep, warm reddish-brown hue derived from Munich-type malts and traditionally drum-roasted grains. The beer presents excellent clarity with a modest, persistent head that leaves fine lacing on the glass as it recedes. Carbonation is moderate and well-integrated, lending a smooth visual presence.

deep reddish-brownclearfine lacing

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with pronounced bready and lightly caramelised notes from the malt bill, followed by subtle toasted grain and a faint coffee edge imparted by the roasted malt. Hallertau hops contribute a restrained herbal and gently spicy character. Beneath these elements sits a soft, fruity undertone from the house top-fermenting yeast.

breadyherbal-spicylightly roastedsoft fruit

◐ Taste

The palate opens with a bready, slightly sweet entry that fills the mouth with a balanced malty structure. Mid-palate reveals caramel and toasted notes with a hint of coffee, while Hallertau hops deliver a gentle herbal bitterness that never overwhelms. The overall impression is smooth and well-rounded, with the house yeast contributing a delicate fruity complexity.

bready-sweetcaramel-toastbalanced bitternesssmooth mouthfeel

◑ Finish

The finish remains sweetish rather than dry, with lingering bready and caramel notes that fade gracefully. A subtle herbal spice and hint of roasted grain persist in the aftertaste, leaving the palate satisfied rather than parched.

sweetish fadepersistent malt
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
82
Taste
84
Appearance
83
Finish
79
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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of Frankenheim 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 Frankenheim 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 bready, sweet, roasted character as Frankenheim Alt will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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