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Altstadt Lager

Texas
United States
Judges Ratings 
1 Review
84
Aroma:
19 / 24
Flavor:
35 / 40
Appearance:
5 / 6
Mouthfeel:
8 / 10
Overall Impression:
17 / 20
Description 

Altstadt brews its authentic German-style beers in accordance to the historic German beer purity laws of 1516, allowing for only hops, malt, yeasts and artesian water to be used. Our signature Lager is a noticeably malty yet light and clean-finishing beer that is perfectly balanced by its imported Noble hops grown in Hallertau and cold fermenting yeast from Weihenstephan, Germany.

Beverage Profile
ABV: 
4.8%
Judges Review 
Nelson Crowle's picture
Judges Rating:
84
Aroma:
19 / 24
Appearance:
5 / 6
Flavor:
35 / 40
Mouthfeel:
8 / 10
Overall Impression:
17 / 20

With the style described as 'Premium German Lager', the closest BJCP2015 style sounds like German Helles Exportbier (style 5C), so evaluated it as such (and after evaluating, this still seems like the closest style). Pours a very clear yellowish deep straw color with a small head of tiny white bubbles that quickly fades to a ring. Overall light in aroma with a balance of bread dough, slight grainy, medium low floral, and hints of white pepper, with a background corn note. The flavor brings more DMS/corn grits character, with a low note of fresh baked bread, and light floral hints with background black pepper, with the hop bittering and malt nicely balanced into an off-dry but slightly malty finish. Medium light body and fairly low carbonation make this beer crushable, but the corn/DMS notes are higher and a bit out of balance, but still quite tasty. This beer, in large quantities, would go great with German sausages - try it with bratwurst, and add on some spicy mustard and a handful of finely chopped sweet red onions.