Icon Series: Altbier
Saint Arnold Brewing Company
- From:
- Saint Arnold Brewing Company
- Texas, United States
- Style:
- Altbier
- ABV:
- 5%
- Score:
- 86
- Avg:
- 3.81 | pDev: 9.71%
- Ratings:
- | reviews: 4
- Status:
- Retired
- Rated:
- Jan 16, 2026
- Added:
- Oct 07, 2016
- Wants:
- 0
- Gots:
- 4
SCORE
86
Very Good
86
Very Good
No description / notes.
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Rated by ttoadee from Texas
3.35/5 rDev -12.1%
look: 3.25 | smell: 3.25 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.25 | overall: 3.25
3.35/5 rDev -12.1%
look: 3.25 | smell: 3.25 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.25 | overall: 3.25
RB transfer
Jan 16, 2026
Reviewed by champ103 from Texas
3.93/5 rDev +3.1%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
3.93/5 rDev +3.1%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
About time I put a review down for this. I have had it plenty since it was released.
A: Pours an almost murky reddish/brown color. A two finger beige head forms with good retention and lace.
S: A simple malty aroma that I enjoy. Light grains, that become more toasted like and baked bread. Some sweetness, and a touch of earthy hops.
T: Like the nose, the malt character is very good. Light grains up front, then that warm toasted malt character takes over. Baked bread, toffee/caramel with a light sweetness. There is a bit of earthy, almost grassy hops, but the malt character is the show.
M/O: A medium body with good carbonation. Effervescent, but smooth at the same time. Really easy to drink, and something I have continued to come back to since it was released.
A very well done example of the style. Something that always seems to be around, and I always enjoy it when I come across it. Sneakilly enjoyable, and something that just hits the spot for me.
Dec 07, 2016A: Pours an almost murky reddish/brown color. A two finger beige head forms with good retention and lace.
S: A simple malty aroma that I enjoy. Light grains, that become more toasted like and baked bread. Some sweetness, and a touch of earthy hops.
T: Like the nose, the malt character is very good. Light grains up front, then that warm toasted malt character takes over. Baked bread, toffee/caramel with a light sweetness. There is a bit of earthy, almost grassy hops, but the malt character is the show.
M/O: A medium body with good carbonation. Effervescent, but smooth at the same time. Really easy to drink, and something I have continued to come back to since it was released.
A very well done example of the style. Something that always seems to be around, and I always enjoy it when I come across it. Sneakilly enjoyable, and something that just hits the spot for me.
Rated by Beerucee from Texas
4.5/5 rDev +18.1%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5
4.5/5 rDev +18.1%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5
Red altbier, Revelry, Aggies getting outscored
Nov 05, 2016
Reviewed by donspublic from Texas
3.93/5 rDev +3.1%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
3.93/5 rDev +3.1%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
Poured from tap into shaker minimal head and lacing. Hazy light brown in the glass. Smells of roasted malt, toffee/caramel and earthy hops. Taste initially sweet, leads into some complex malt going on here, with a nice earthy finish. Great mouthfeel.
Oct 29, 2016
Reviewed by Tuck_leepulin from Texas
4.43/5 rDev +16.3%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 4.75 | feel: 5 | overall: 4.5
4.43/5 rDev +16.3%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 4.75 | feel: 5 | overall: 4.5
12oz bottle poured into a tulip. Bottled 09/28/16.
Appearance: Pours a copper with slight haze and 1/2 finger of head
Smell: Toasted malt and toffee
Taste: Toasted bread with some floral hop notes and fruity esters
Mouthfeel: Far cleaner than the initial taste would lead you to believe
Overall: This is an outstanding beer that really showcases how balance can make a traditional beer really stand out. Plenty of flavor, yet very sessionable. I get plenty of dark malt notes yet the finish is dry and clean making you ready for that next sip. Despite being a style without gimmick, this stands out amongst past Icon beers.
Oct 29, 2016Appearance: Pours a copper with slight haze and 1/2 finger of head
Smell: Toasted malt and toffee
Taste: Toasted bread with some floral hop notes and fruity esters
Mouthfeel: Far cleaner than the initial taste would lead you to believe
Overall: This is an outstanding beer that really showcases how balance can make a traditional beer really stand out. Plenty of flavor, yet very sessionable. I get plenty of dark malt notes yet the finish is dry and clean making you ready for that next sip. Despite being a style without gimmick, this stands out amongst past Icon beers.
Reviewed by HipCzech from California
3.9/5 rDev +2.4%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 4
3.9/5 rDev +2.4%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 4
Serving: 12 oz bottle (stamped "09/28/16) poured into a 7 oz Libbey Gibraltar glass.
Appearance: Slightly hazy, mid-brown with a brief head of offwhite foam.
Smell & Taste: Rich malt, roasted grains and toasted bread and earthy hops. Crisp, clean, dry and balanced bitter finish.
Mouthfeel: Moderate body, smooth feel and medium carbonation.
Overall: Deeply malty, but without the sweeter malt and fruity notes in SA's core malt bombs.
Oct 11, 2016Appearance: Slightly hazy, mid-brown with a brief head of offwhite foam.
Smell & Taste: Rich malt, roasted grains and toasted bread and earthy hops. Crisp, clean, dry and balanced bitter finish.
Mouthfeel: Moderate body, smooth feel and medium carbonation.
Overall: Deeply malty, but without the sweeter malt and fruity notes in SA's core malt bombs.
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