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Alt aus Dahl

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Malty is the word for Alt aus Dahl, an Altbier from Vormann Privat-Brauerei in Hagen: malt leads in aroma and taste. The name points home, since Dahl is the Hagen district where the family brewery stands in the Braugasse, and where Eduard Vormann settled in 1877. The beer is sold straight from the brewery.

Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
SRM
amber14
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
maltycleancaramel
malty
clean
caramel
Aroma
The nose is dominated by a pronounced malty sweetness, with caramel and bread-crust notes rising to the foreground.
not found:hoppy,roasted,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Alt aus Dahl

◎ Appearance

Alt aus Dahl presents a deep amber to copper hue, reflecting its moderate malt character and 14 SRM color depth. The beer displays good clarity with a fine, persistent head that leaves delicate lacing on the glass. Carbonation is restrained, typical of the Altbier style, creating a refined visual presentation.

deep amberclearfine head lacing

◌ Aroma

The nose is dominated by a pronounced malty sweetness, with caramel and bread-crust notes rising to the foreground. Noble hop character emerges subtly beneath, offering a gentle herbal and slightly spicy undertone. The overall impression is clean and inviting, with no rough edges or solvent notes—a straightforward malt-forward aromatic profile.

malty sweetnesscaramelsubtle noble hops

◐ Taste

Malt takes the lead on the palate, delivering a soft, rounded sweetness with distinct caramel and toasted grain flavors. The 32 IBU contribute a moderate, well-integrated bitterness that arrives mid-sip and balances the malt without dominating. The finish is smooth and clean, with the bitter edge receding gracefully to leave a gentle malty aftertaste.

malt-forwardbalanced bitternesssmooth palate

◑ Finish

The finish is medium in length, fading gradually from caramel warmth into a dry, slightly bitter conclusion. A soft malty character persists in the aftertaste, leaving no astringency or harsh edges.

medium finishclean aftertaste
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
77
Taste
79
Appearance
78
Finish
76
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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Food Pairing

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