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Altes Eisen

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Altes Eisen is the Iserlohn Alt, brewed in the traditional top-fermented way. That gives it a full body, a slightly malty taste and a dark colour, topped with a fine-pored head. 5.2% ABV, 12.75 °P original gravity and 45 IBU, brewed in the Grüner Tal in Iserlohn.

ABV
5.2%
Bitterness
Strongly bitter45 IBU
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
maltycleancaramel
malty
clean
caramel
Aroma
The nose reveals a harmonious blend of toasted malts and subtle noble hop character.
not found:hoppy,roasted,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Altes Eisen

◎ Appearance

Altes Eisen presents a deep copper-brown hue characteristic of the Altbier style, with good clarity and a fine-pored, persistent head that leaves delicate lacing on the glass. The carbonation is moderate and well-integrated, supporting the beer's structured presentation without excessive effervescence.

deep copper-brownfine-pored headpersistent lacingmoderate carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose reveals a harmonious blend of toasted malts and subtle noble hop character. Caramel and bread-like notes emerge from the malt bill, while restrained spice and herbal undertones from the Edelhopfen provide balance without dominating. The top-fermentation brings a clean, refined yeast presence that enhances rather than obscures the malt foundation.

toasted maltsnoble hopscaramelclean fermentation

◐ Taste

The palate is full-bodied and smooth, with a malty sweetness that builds through the mid-palate, accented by subtle caramel notes. Moderate bitterness from 45 IBU arrives in the middle and integrates cleanly with the malt backbone, creating a balanced interplay rather than sharp contrast. The finish maintains smoothness while allowing the beer's structural complexity to develop.

full-bodiedmalty sweetnessbalanced bitternesssmooth texture

◑ Finish

The finish is dry and lingering, with a gentle bittersweet character that fades gracefully. A subtle maltiness persists in the aftertaste, leaving the palate clean and inviting another sip.

dry finishlingering maltinessbittersweet fade
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
77
Taste
79
Appearance
80
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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