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Diebels Alt if you want a more assertive, hop-forward alt with real grip, Gleumes Alt if you want something softer and more approachable.
Both are classic Düsseldorf-style alts, but Diebels carries those 32 IBUs with a noticeably drier finish. Gleumes sits lighter, letting the malt speak more gently—it's the more forgiving choice if you're Alt-curious.
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Tasting notes
Diebels Alt
Diebels has this copper-penny brightness that hits immediately. There's a mineral snap to it, almost like licking a clean copper coin, followed by a subtle woody spice that doesn't announce itself loudly but lingers. At 4.8%, it punches above its weight—you feel the structure. It's crisp without being thin, and that 32 IBU mark shows; the finish has a slight bite that keeps you coming back.
Gleumes Alt
Gleumes Alt feels rounder in your mouth, like someone smoothed off the sharp edges. The malt leans toward caramel and bread crust rather than mineral. It's gentler overall—28 IBUs means no hop sharpness at all, just a clean drying effect. Without the ABV listed, it likely sits in the 4.5–5% range, but it drinks even softer than Diebels, more forgiving on the palate.
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