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Bolten Ur-Alt if you want a more robust, malty backbone with traditional German depth, Copper Alt if you want something cleaner and more sessionable.
Both nail the same IBU target at 32, but Bolten's extra 0.2% ABV signals a richer grain bill—you'll taste the difference in weight and finish. Copper Alt strips things back, letting the alt's signature copper color do the talking without demanding your full attention.
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Body
Δ 6
Sweetness
Δ 4
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Tasting notes
Bolten Ur-Alt
Bolten Ur-Alt hits with a toasty, bread-crust sweetness right away—the kind of malt-forward opener that feels intentional, not accidental. There's a subtle earthy undertone and a finish that lingers just long enough to remind you this is a real beer, not a stepping stone. The 32 IBUs sit in the background like a quiet anchor, letting the malt story run the show.
Copper Alt
Copper Alt pours clean and drinks even cleaner—bright caramel notes up front, then a quick pivot to a dry, slightly peppery exit. It's leaner than Bolten without feeling thin; the bitterness arrives as a whisper rather than a shout. This is the alt that doesn't overstay its welcome, which is exactly the point.
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