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Paderborner Alt

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The only top-fermented beer in the range follows the Düsseldorf type. It is dark, reddish brown to amber and clear, with a fine cream-coloured head. Aroma and taste are malty and fruity with a delicate roast note, followed by the dry, firm bitterness typical of the style. Soft water and an original gravity of 11.2 % keep it at ordinary strength despite the dark colour.

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
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
maltyfruityroasted
malty
fruity
roasted
clean
caramel
Aroma
Malty and fruity on the nose, with subtle roasted grain notes underlying the impression.
not found:hoppy,bready,sour,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Paderborner Alt

◎ Appearance

Deep reddish-brown to amber, displaying excellent clarity and a fine, cream-colored head that settles into a persistent collar. The beer shows good carbonation with a steady stream of bubbles rising through the clear body. Lacing clings to the glass walls as the head recedes.

reddish-brownclearcreamy headgood retention

◌ Aroma

Malty and fruity on the nose, with subtle roasted grain notes underlying the impression. A gentle fruitiness—neither estery nor overly complex—accompanies the grain-forward character. Noble hop spice emerges softly in the background without dominating.

maltyfruitysubtle roastrestrained noble hops

◐ Taste

Soft entry with pronounced malt character balanced by gentle roasted undertones that complement rather than overwhelm. The mid-palate delivers a clean, dry bitterness typical of the Düsseldorf Alt style—firm but not aggressive. Fruity esters persist without obscuring the hop-malt balance.

dry maltroasted grainfirm bitternessbalanced

◑ Finish

Dry and clean aftertaste with lingering, bitter-noble hop notes. The finish remains crisp without harshness, leaving a pleasant residual dryness on the palate.

drynoble bitternessclean
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
76
Taste
79
Appearance
80
Finish
77
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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