Alternate Universe
8th Wonder Brewery

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From:
8th Wonder Brewery
 
Texas, United States
Style:
Altbier
ABV:
4.7%
Score:
84
Avg:
3.71 | pDev: 10.51%
Reviews:
8
Ratings:
55
Status:
Active
Rated:
Aug 24, 2021
Added:
Mar 19, 2013
Wants:
  1
Gots:
  14
In the Alternate Universe, the malt planets and hops stars align with the yeast sun to create this otherworldly ale. Existing in a parallel dimension somewhere between an Amber ale and a Brown ale, this sublime brew has a malty backbone with a balanced hop bite. Extended conditioning produces a smooth and flavorful lib8ion. This superior ale is never too light, never too dark.

26 IBU
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Ratings by jngrizzaffi:
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Reviewed by jngrizzaffi from Texas

4.18/5  rDev +12.7%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.25
Pours a dark reddish brown with a finger wisth foamy head. Head retention is decent. Lacing is excellent. Bready, nutty, slightly hoppy aroma. Some tropical fruit. Definite breadt taste. Slight roasted maltiness. Creamy chocolate taste. Moderate bitterness at the end. Very smooth. Very good.
May 10, 2015
More User Ratings:
 
Rated: 3 by RiceOwls27 from Texas

Aug 24, 2021
 
Rated: 3.75 by brew-Ed from Texas

Jan 20, 2018
 
Rated: 2.75 by Dface from Texas

Apr 03, 2017
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Rated by Beerucee from Texas

4/5  rDev +7.8%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
Dynamo opener; at 8th wonder!
Mar 09, 2017
 
Rated: 3.75 by SouthCrescent from Pennsylvania

Jan 09, 2017
 
Rated: 3.46 by Noooddle from Washington

Oct 26, 2016
 
Rated: 3.5 by ruzzal from Texas

Sep 19, 2016
 
Rated: 3.6 by Momon from Philippines

Jun 08, 2016
 
Rated: 4.25 by MaddDogg84 from Texas

Jun 02, 2016
 
Rated: 3.74 by Dinkel from Texas

Jan 14, 2016
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Reviewed by Skywave from Oklahoma

3.94/5  rDev +6.2%
look: 4 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
Pours to a thinnish but permanent and well lacing head. Amber Brown. Aroma is Crystal malts, Brown sugar and a touch of diacetyl. Flavor is malty and slightly fruity and you can taste the alcohol. It's a departure from American ambers and browns in that the hop character is noble German. Mouthfeel is light medium and overall a very tasty and good looking altbier.
Jan 08, 2016
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Reviewed by puck1225 from Texas

3.85/5  rDev +3.8%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75
On tap into a pint glass, a thin head but good lacing. Pleasant smell and moderate carbonation. Slightly sweet fruity taste, pears and caramel. Overall, a nice beer for a sandwich.
Dec 05, 2015
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Reviewed by brentk56 from North Carolina

3.84/5  rDev +3.5%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75
Appearance: Arrives with a tawny color capped by an impressive two fingers of foam; excellent retention and good lacing

Smell: Brown bread toasted and caramel

Taste: Toasted brown bread with a hint of caramel; grainy in the finish

Mouthfeel: Light to medium body with moderate carbonation

Overall: A decent Alt but lacks some complexity
Nov 17, 2015
 
Rated: 3.89 by gtermi from Texas

Oct 20, 2015
 
Rated: 3.5 by Musineer from Texas

Oct 11, 2015
 
Rated: 2.77 by Jhavey from Texas

Sep 24, 2015
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Reviewed by BKotch from Texas

4/5  rDev +7.8%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
I can't say that I've had too many alts recently, but this seemed pretty true to style, not to mention quite good. All characteristics were consistent -- appearance, smell, taste and mouthfeel. Nice beer.
Sep 06, 2015
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Rated by Ute2828 from Connecticut

3.86/5  rDev +4%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.5
Interesting different style, drinkable but not too light
Aug 15, 2015
 
Rated: 3.5 by PhatAtUT from Texas

Jul 30, 2015
Alternate Universe from 8th Wonder Brewery
Beer rating: 84 out of 100 with 55 ratings