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Gleumes Alt

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

The brewery's signature — a top-fermented „Lagerbier“/Alt brewed to a secret family recipe kept since the early 19th century. Poured on tap at the Sternstraße house brewery in Krefeld. ABV and IBU not published by the brewery; character is style-typical Rhineland Alt.

Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
SRM
amber14
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How it drinks· Its pace, balance and relationship to the style.
Pace
no reading yet
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
hoppy
earthy
Malt character
malty
bready
toasty
Fermentation & yeast
clean

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Featured inThe Best German Amber Ales

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Gleumes Alt

Appearance

Deep amber to copper hue with excellent clarity. A dense, tan head forms on the pour and clings persistently to the glass wall, leaving fine lacing with each sip. Carbonation is moderate and well-integrated, supporting a composed, elegant presentation.

deep amberexcellent head retentionfine lacingmoderate carbonation

Aroma

The nose leads with warm, biscuity malt character balanced by subtle earthy hop notes. A light toasted grain backdrop emerges as the beer opens, with clean fermentation character showing through. No aggressive esters or phenolics—the profile remains restrained and harmonious, inviting deeper exploration.

biscuit maltearthy hopstoasted grainclean fermentation

Taste

Entry is soft and malty, with breadiness and biscuit sweetness providing immediate character. The mid-palate sustains malt presence while a moderate, well-rounded bitterness emerges without harshness. Hoppy notes remain subtle and integrated, creating a seamless balance between grain sweetness and finishing bite. The texture is smooth and full without heaviness.

malty sweetnessbread notesbalanced bitternesssmooth body

Finish

Clean, medium-length finish with lingering bitterness and a drying quality that refreshes the palate. The aftertaste echoes malt and subtle earth, fading smoothly without astringency.

medium finishdry aftertasterefreshing
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
76
Taste
79
Appearance
81
Finish
76
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Serve & Enjoy

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

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