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Kürzer Alt

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

Kürzer Alt is the house beer of the brewery and the only one sold beyond its own taps, in drinks shops around Düsseldorf. It pours a clear copper to reddish brown under a fine, creamy head. The nose is malty with light roast and restrained caramel. On the palate bready malt and a gentle sweetness meet toasty, slightly nutty notes, a faint coffee-like roast and a hint of acidity. A firm but moderate bitterness dries the finish. Malt and hops come from German growing regions.

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.
Malt character
malty
toasty
bready
roasted
nutty
caramel
coffee

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Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Kürzer Alt

◎ Appearance

Kürzer Alt presents a clear, copper-to-reddish-brown body that catches the light with a warm, translucent glow. A fine, creamy head forms with good retention and delicate lacing down the glass. Carbonation is gentle and well-integrated, lending a soft visual texture to the pour.

copper-brownclearcreamy head

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with soft, rounded malty character anchored by light roast and restrained caramel notes. German Malz takes the lead, with subtle depth from bread-like esters and a whisper of toast. Hoppy aromatics remain decidedly restrained, allowing the malt foundation to breathe.

malty sweetnesslight roastcaramelGerman malt

◐ Taste

The palate is anchored by bready Malz and gentle sweetness that meet toasty, slightly nutty notes midway through. A faint coffee-like roast and hint of acidity add dimension without overwhelming. A firm but moderate bitterness arrives in the mid-palate and carries into a drying finish, with Edelhopfen asserting gentle structure.

bready malttoastednuttymoderate bitterness

◑ Finish

The finish is clean and moderately dry, with bitterness fading to a lingering malt sweetness and faint roasted grain aftertaste. The overall impression remains smooth and balanced, without harshness.

dry finishmalt lingeringsmooth
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
78
Taste
80
Appearance
80
Finish
76
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Serve & Enjoy

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

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