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New Glarus Brewing Company

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From:
New Glarus Brewing Company
 
Wisconsin, United States
Style:
Altbier
ABV:
9.5%
Score:
90
Avg:
4.05 | pDev: 12.1%
Reviews:
124
Ratings:
158
Status:
Retired
Rated:
Aug 25, 2017
Added:
Nov 09, 2008
Wants:
  7
Gots:
  3
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Rated: 5 by ZombPumpkin from Illinois

Aug 25, 2017
 
Rated: 4 by KAF from Iowa

Jul 24, 2014
 
Rated: 3.5 by TX-Badger from Texas

Jun 08, 2014
 
Rated: 4 by Dirtinabottle from New York

Apr 04, 2014
 
Rated: 4 by assman79 from Wisconsin

Mar 31, 2014
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Reviewed by mikeyv35 from New York

3.76/5  rDev -7.2%
look: 4 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 3.5
Date: 10/12/2013
Type: 12oz. Bottle
Vintage: 2008
Glass: East End Tulip

*Big thanks to TATURBO for getting me this long time want to sample! Finally, knocking this one off the list.

Pours a light brown mahogany in color w/ a skim coat white head that leaves light lacing on the glass. Aromas of dark fruits, light tropical fruits, caramel malts, and that spicy/herbal quality typical of Alts. The flavor was of dark fruits (plum/fig) mixed w/ tropical notes and caramel, leading into a bit of oxidation and wet cardboard, and finishing w/ herbal spice and mild hop bite. Medium bodied and lush and finishes clean and light. Pretty drinkable except for the off oxidation flavor.

Overall, slightly disappointed as this one has fallen off as Chris had warned me about. However, I could see underneath the oxidation as to the wonderful brew this once was. Amazing that a lagered Doppelsticke Alt has fallen off and oxidized after only 5yrs.! One would think the extended conditioning would benefit a good Alt, I guess New Glarus has yet to master the Alt the way Uerige has. Anyway, New Glarus please brew this again!
Oct 16, 2013
 
Rated: 4 by Hopheadjeffery from Illinois

Aug 03, 2013
 
Rated: 4.25 by Lionhawk from Iowa

Jun 14, 2013
 
Rated: 5 by smogfood from Wisconsin

Mar 26, 2013
 
Rated: 3.75 by duff247 from Texas

Feb 25, 2013
 
Rated: 4.5 by Gonzoillini from Illinois

Jan 20, 2013
 
Rated: 4.5 by Loogs from Wisconsin

Dec 30, 2012
 
Rated: 4.25 by stereosforgeeks from Virginia

Dec 17, 2012
 
Rated: 3.5 by cfh64 from Texas

Dec 07, 2012
 
Rated: 3.5 by Rollzroyce21 from California

Nov 23, 2012
 
Rated: 4 by KRAZGRL from California

Nov 23, 2012
 
Rated: 4.5 by GIJoe33 from Wisconsin

Oct 19, 2012
 
Rated: 3.75 by DIPADude01 from Wisconsin

Jul 28, 2012
 
Rated: 4 by LoraxLager from Wisconsin

Jun 15, 2012
 
Rated: 4 by wakajawaka76 from Illinois

May 30, 2012
Alt from New Glarus Brewing Company
Beer rating: 90 out of 100 with 158 ratings