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Schumacher Latzenbier

Brauerei Schumacher
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🌍 Germany · Altbier · One of 29 Altbiers in hopIQ

Schumacher Latzenbier is the stronger Altbier of the house, tapped only on the third Thursday of March, September and November and sold while stocks last. The name recalls barrels kept op de Latt, on the top cellar shelf, for special occasions. Brewed with more malt to 5.5 percent, it shows dark bread crust, nutty and earthy malt and a touch of caramel, joined by herbal hops, ripe red apple and a hint of liquorice. The body is fuller, and a firm bitterness lingers into a dry finish.

ABV
5.5%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
Malt-forward 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
Substantial body.
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
Off-dry finish.
drysweet
Bitterness
Moderate bitterness.
mildbitter
Texture
Balanced mouthfeel.
crispcreamy

Balanced backbone, with every axis close to the middle.

Nothing dominates, and that is the craft — each element gets room to be tasted.

Character· What makes this beer itself — not just another Altbier.
Hop character
earthy
herbal
Malt character
malty
nutty
bready
caramel
Fermentation & yeast
fruity

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Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Schumacher Latzenbier

◎ Appearance

Deep amber to copper hue, bright and clear with fine sediment settling quickly. The head forms with generous density and persistence, clinging to the glass with fine lacing that marks each sip. Carbonation presents as moderate and well-integrated, creating a soft visual liveliness.

deep amberbright claritypersistent headfine lacing

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with a confident hop presence—herbal and slightly spicy notes from noble varieties cut through a warm Malz foundation. Subtle caramel undertones emerge beneath, while a clean fermentation character keeps the profile focused. The overall impression is restrained but assured, speaking to careful handling rather than aromatic excess.

noble hopsherbal spicewarm maltclean fermentation

◐ Taste

Entry is full-bodied and smooth, with malt sweetness providing immediate substance on the palate. Mid-palate reveals layered complexity: caramel notes integrate with a building, assertive bitterness from the hops. The finish dries cleanly, leaving a lingering noble-hop bitterness that encourages the next sip without overwhelming.

full-bodiedlayered complexityassertive bitternessdrying finish

◑ Finish

The aftertaste extends with steady noble-hop bitterness and a slight caramel sweetness in balance. A clean, dry sensation lingers on the palate, inviting return without fatigue.

noble-hop biteclean drynessmedium length
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
80
Taste
84
Appearance
82
Finish
81
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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of Schumacher Latzenbier

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 Schumacher Latzenbier

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, earthy, nutty character as Schumacher Latzenbier will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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