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Winter Alt

Zipline Brewing Co.
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🌍 United States · Altbier · One of 24 Altbiers in hopIQ

A cosy reimagining of the house Copper Alt: Winter Alt wraps amber malt around a festive blend of spices that shifts the familiar character into warmer territory. The colour catches light like old glass, and the spicing — present but restrained — settles into the grain rather than shouting above it. Low bitterness keeps the malt forward, and the 6.5 percent sits quietly underneath. Serve at cellar temperature and let it open slowly.

ABV
6.5%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter26 IBU
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
Taste structure· The backbone of the beer, regardless of style.
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
hopIQ take

Even from Body through Texture, the taste structure is evenly distributed.

Harmony over emphasis — the beer is built for each note to sit at the same volume.

Wider bands mean we're less certain about the exact position.
Character· What makes this beer itself — not just another Altbier.
Malt character
malty
caramel
Fermentation & yeast
clean
Distinctive notes
spicy
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Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Winter Alt

Appearance

The beer holds a deep amber hue that catches light like aged glass, clear and luminous without haze. A modest tan head forms and recedes steadily, leaving thin traces of lacing on the glass. Carbonation is gentle and restrained, befitting a beer meant to unfold at cellar temperature.

deep amberclearfine lacing

Aroma

The nose leads with warm amber malt and caramel notes, grounded and inviting without aggression. A restrained spice blend emerges—hints of cinnamon and subtle warming spices—woven into the grain rather than asserting themselves independently. The overall impression is cosy and introspective, with no sharp edges or aggressive hop character.

malty warmthfestive spicecaramel undertone

Taste

Entry is smooth and malt-centric, with rich amber malt flavours building through the mid-palate. Spicing sits integrated rather than prominent, adding complexity without dominating the grain character. Bitterness is restrained at 26 IBU, allowing the malt sweetness and dryness to balance in the mouth, finishing dry but not austere.

malt-forwardintegrated spicelow bitternesssmooth body

Finish

The finish is dry and clean, with the spicing and malt lingering briefly before fading. The 6.5% alcohol sits undetectable, neither warming nor overwhelming the aftertaste.

dry finishclean
80
hopIQ score
Aroma
82
Taste
80
Appearance
78
Finish
78
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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of Winter Alt

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 Winter Alt

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, spicy, rich character as Winter Alt will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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