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Gleumes UrAlt

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

Added in 2023 — Gleumes' darker Altbier, top-fermented, deeper malt profile than the standard Alt. The brewery describes it as „ein obergäriges dunkles Altbier“; ABV and IBU are not published.

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.
Malt character
malty
bready
toasty
caramel
chocolate
Fermentation & yeast
clean

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Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Gleumes UrAlt

Appearance

Deep amber to copper-brown, displaying the characteristic color depth of a darker Altbier. Clarity is good with a fine, tan head that shows moderate retention and leaves delicate lacing on the glass. Carbonation is moderate, typical of the style.

deep amber-browncleartan headmoderate carbonation

Aroma

The nose opens with toasted malt character and subtle bread notes, complemented by a light caramel sweetness. Noble hop presence is restrained but present, adding a gentle herbal backdrop without dominating. Clean fermentation allows the malt complexity to shine through.

toasted maltbreadcaramel sweetnessnoble hops

Taste

Entry is smooth and full-bodied, with prominent toasted and bready malt flavors forming the core. Mid-palate develops subtle chocolate notes and gentle caramel, balanced by a moderate bitterness around 28 IBU that resolves cleanly. The finish remains dry and crisp without harshness.

smooth, full-bodiedtoasted malt dominancechocolate undertoneclean bitterness

Finish

Medium-length finish with lingering malt sweetness and a dry, slightly bitter aftertaste. No harsh tannins or astringency; the departure is clean and inviting.

dry finishlingering malt
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
76
Taste
80
Appearance
77
Finish
77
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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of Gleumes UrAlt

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 UrAlt

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, toasty, bready character as Gleumes UrAlt will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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