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Gleumes Alt is the house beer of a family brewery that has been working on Krefeld's Sternstraße since the early 19th century, still to a recipe the family keeps to itself. It pours deep copper under a firm off-white head. The aroma leads with malt — toasted bread crust, a hint of caramel, a little dark stone fruit from the top-fermenting yeast. The palate stays dry rather than sweet, and a clean bitterness builds through the finish. Long cold conditioning leaves it smooth despite the ale yeast.

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
What makes this beer itself
MaltHop
maltytoastydark fruit
malty
toasty
dark fruit
clean
caramel
Aroma
The nose leads with warm, biscuity malt character balanced by subtle earthy hop notes.
not found:hoppy,roasted,fruity,smoky

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
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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