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Altes Wolfshöher

Wolfshöher
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🌍 Germany · Dunkel · One of 57 Dunkels in hopIQ

Altes Wolfshöher is the brewery's dark, bottom-fermented lager of export strength, made to an old family recipe from 13.4 °P original gravity to 5.5 % ABV. The brewery describes it as malty, full-bodied and bright, with a deep, fiery colour. It pours chestnut to mahogany under a pale, short-lived head. Caramel and roasted malt lead the nose; the palate brings mild, sweetish malt, a fine chocolate note and a hint of ripe plum, ending in a lightly roasty finish with modest hop bitterness.

ABV
5.5%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter
Roasted bitterness
SRM
deep amber20
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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
Soft 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 Dunkel.
Malt character
caramel
malty
roasted
chocolate
bready
Fermentation & yeast
clean
Distinctive notes
dark fruit

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Altes Wolfshöher

◎ Appearance

Altes Wolfshöher presents a deep chestnut to mahogany hue, characteristic of a well-crafted Dunkel. The beer pours with a pale, short-lived head that settles quickly, leaving minimal lacing on the glass. The body appears bright and clear despite its dark coloration, suggesting careful lagering and conditioning.

chestnut to mahoganyclear, darkminimal head retention

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with prominent caramel and roasted malt notes, typical of this traditional style. A subtle chocolate character emerges beneath the initial sweetness, adding complexity to the bouquet. The overall impression is warm and malty, with no aggressive hop character intruding on the malt-forward profile.

caramel, roasted maltchocolate notesmalty, warm

◐ Taste

The palate develops a mild, sweetish malt foundation with a fine chocolate undertone that persists through the mid-palate. A hint of ripe plum adds subtle stone fruit character without dominating the flavor. The modest hop bitterness remains restrained, allowing the malt complexity to remain the focal point throughout.

sweet malt, chocolatestone fruit undertonesmodest bitterness

◑ Finish

The finish closes with a lightly roasty character that echoes the malt profile without becoming harsh. The aftertaste is clean and relatively short, befitting an export-strength lager designed for easy drinking.

lightly roastyclean, dry finish
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
79
Taste
77
Appearance
76
Finish
78
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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of Altes Wolfshöher

Serve at 7–9°C
Refrigerate, then rest 2 min

Serve at 7–9°C for the best flavour balance and aroma expression.

Stein
Recommended for this style

The sturdy German stein maintains temperature and keeps carbonation intact. Built for long, convivial drinking.

Store in a cool, dark place. Check the best-before date on the label for guidance.

Food Pairing

What to eat with Altes Wolfshöher

About Dunkel

Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives

What is a Dunkel?

Dunkel 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 Dunkel

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