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Wild Horse Ale

Great Basin Brewing Company
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🌍 United States · Altbier · One of 20 Altbiers in hopIQ

Won bronze at the GABF in 1994 — the brewery's very first year of competition. A German-style Altbier with toasty malt character, subtle hop spice and a clean dry finish. Named for the wild horses that roam the Nevada desert.

ABV
5.5%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
Malt-forward bitterness
SRM
amber13
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AWARDS

Bronze · 1994
Great American Beer Festival 1994
Bronze — Great American Beer Festival 1994

Flavor Profile

How this beer tastes, mapped across 56 flavour tags

toasty
100%
malty
100%
clean
60%
dry
60%
crisp
60%
hoppy
60%
spicy
60%
earthy
30%
caramel
30%
light
30%
bitter
30%
smooth
30%
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FEATURED IN

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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, clean character as Wild Horse Ale will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of Wild Horse Ale

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.

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