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Bolten Ur-Alt

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🌍 Germany · Altbier · One of 16 Altbiers in hopIQ

A classic German Altbier from Bolten Brauerei featuring rich malt complexity with subtle caramel notes, balanced hop bitterness, and a smooth, dry finish. Medium-bodied and approachable.

ABV
5.2%
IBU
40
SRM
deep amber18
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Flavor Profile

How this beer tastes, mapped across 44 dimensions

malty
87%
wheat
63%
smooth
50%
dry
45%
crisp
45%
hop bitterness
38%
earthy
25%
bodied
25%
nutty
13%
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About Altbier

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What is a Altbier?

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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of Bolten Ur-Alt

Serve at 4–7°C
Refrigerate, then rest 2 min

Serve at 4–7°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.

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Bolten Ur-Alt

Appearance

Bolten Ur-Alt presents a beautiful copper to dark amber hue with excellent clarity and a fine, persistent white head. The carbonation is moderate and well-integrated, creating a refined visual presentation typical of classic German Altbiers.

copper-amberclearpersistent headwell-carbonated

Aroma

The nose is dominated by rich, bready malt character with subtle caramel undertones and a gentle earthiness. Restrained noble hop aromatics provide a refined, classical German ale profile without overwhelming the senses.

bready maltcaramelearthynoble hops

Taste

The palate opens with smooth malt complexity and grainy sweetness, transitioning through a nuanced mid-palate with nutty and subtle caramel notes. The balanced hop bitterness (40 IBUs) emerges cleanly without harshness, creating an elegant interplay between malt and hops.

maltygrainybalanced bitternessnutty

Finish

A smooth, dry finish with clean hop bitterness that lingers pleasantly without becoming astringent. The aftertaste leaves a crisp, refreshing sensation that invites another sip.

drycleancrisp
82
hopIQ score
aroma
80
taste
83
appearance
84
finish
82
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