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Frankenheim Alt

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🌍 Germany · Altbier · One of 16 Altbiers in hopIQ

# Frankenheim Alt Frankenheim Alt presents a smooth, malty character with subtle caramel sweetness and a gentle copper tone, balanced by restrained noble hop bitterness that never overwhelms the palate. This traditional Düsseldorf-style altbier drinks with deceptive lightness despite its full body, offering a clean, slightly fruity finish with earthy undertones that reflect classic German brewing heritage.

Flavor Profile

How this beer tastes, mapped across 44 dimensions

malty
87%
hop bitterness
75%
crisp
63%
wheat
63%
smooth
63%
dry
50%
caramel
50%
bodied
50%
fruity
25%
nutty
25%
herbal
13%
earthy
0%
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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 Frankenheim 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 Frankenheim Alt

Appearance

Frankenheim Alt displays a beautiful copper to amber hue with excellent clarity and a fine, persistent white head. The carbonation is moderate and well-integrated, creating a refined visual presentation that exemplifies traditional Düsseldorf-style altbier aesthetics.

copperamberclearwhite head

Aroma

The nose offers a restrained but inviting character dominated by toasted malt and subtle caramel sweetness. Noble hops contribute a gentle herbal and earthy quality without asserting dominance, while a faint fruity undertone suggests clean fermentation typical of quality German brewing.

toasted maltcaramelherbal hopsearthy

Taste

The palate delivers a deceptively light yet full-bodied malt-forward experience with bready grain character and restrained noble hop bitterness that balances without overwhelming. The mid-palate showcases subtle caramel sweetness and smooth malt backbone, while the 30 IBU bitterness remains clean and integrated throughout.

maltybreadbalancedsmooth

Finish

The finish is clean and dry with lingering earthy undertones and a gentle caramel sweetness that fades gracefully. This refined conclusion leaves a slight fruity note that reflects the beer's traditional German heritage and quality fermentation.

cleandrylingering
80
hopIQ score
aroma
78
taste
82
appearance
80
finish
79
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