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Hannen Alt

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Hannen Alt has been brewed by Bolten in Korschenbroich since 2023, when the new owner relaunched the brand and dropped the old Hannen fist from its logo. The recipe changed with the move: where the Carlsberg-era beer used barley only, today's Altbier adds wheat to the grist and comes in at 4.8 per cent. Deep, dark brown in the glass, it is built on plenty of roasted malt and a round, full body, balancing sweetness against a firm bitterness, with bread crust and toffee underneath and a dry hop finish.

ABV
4.8%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
Roasted bitterness
SRM
amber14
PaceA Few
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
What makes this beer itself
MaltHop
roastedwheatmalty
roasted
wheat
malty
bready
caramel
hoppy
Aroma
The nose presents a restrained, malty character dominated by roasted grain and subtle bread crust notes.
not found:juicy,chocolate,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Hannen Alt

◎ Appearance

Deep, dark brown in the glass with a clear, lustrous body. A modest off-white head forms quickly and holds with light retention and delicate lacing. Fine carbonation is evident in its gentle, steady rise.

deep brownclearfine carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose presents a restrained, malty character dominated by roasted grain and subtle bread crust notes. Toffee sweetness emerges beneath, with minimal hop presence—just a dry, earthy undertone that frames rather than dominates the profile.

roasted maltbread crusttoffeeearthy

◐ Taste

A round, full body carries sweetness forward on entry, with toffee and caramel anchoring the mid-palate. A firm bitterness builds gradually, creating counterbalance without harshness, while bread crust notes ground the overall impression. The wheat addition softens the finish slightly without obscuring the roasted malt foundation.

toffeeroasted grainbalanced sweetness and bitterness

◑ Finish

The finish shifts toward dry, with a dry hop character asserting itself cleanly. The aftertaste fades gently, leaving residual bread crust and a light, lingering bitterness.

dry hop finishbread crust
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
76
Taste
79
Appearance
77
Finish
78
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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