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a Beer style we present in our series...
episode 1
German-Style Altbier

Color: Copper to dark brown

Clarity: Clear to slightly hazy. Chill haze should not
be present

Perceived Malt Aroma & Flavor: A variety of malts
contributes to medium-low to medium malt aroma
and flavor. Toast aroma typical of Munich malts
should be present. Slight nu ness is acceptable.
Roast malt character should be present at low selected Breweries, pubs and stores...
levels and well-integrated with the overall malt Brewery De Glazen Toren
profile. Smoke character should not be present. Glazentorenweg 11, 9420 Erpe-Mere
www.glazentoren.be
Perceived Hop Aroma & Flavor: Low to medium
with hop flavor more percep ble than aroma, with Cafe Bierbuik
a ributes typical of tradi onal German noble hops. Nieuwstraat 14, 9420 Erpe-Mere
www.bierbuikknabbelenbabbel.be
Perceived Bi erness: Medium to high, producing a
clean dry finish. Forty-plus IBU is typical for Altbiers
origina ng in Dusseldorf. the countryside of flanders

Fermenta on Characteris cs: Fruity esters are
absent to low, with a ributes expressed subtly as
citrus, pear, dark cherry or plum. A slight sulphur
aroma is acceptable. Diacetyl should not be
present.

Body: Medium-low to medium.

Addi onal notes: The Altbier style is originally from
the Dusseldorf area. The overall impression is
clean, crisp and flavorful with a dry finish.

Alcohol by Weight (Volume) 3.6%-4.4% (4.6%-5.6%)
Hop Bi erness (IBU) 25-52
Color SRM (EBC) 11-19 (22-38 EBC)
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