Altbier
Bluegrass Brewing Co. - East St. Matthew's

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From:
Bluegrass Brewing Co. - East St. Matthew's
 
Kentucky, United States
Style:
Altbier
ABV:
4.19%
Score:
80
Avg:
3.48 | pDev: 14.08%
Reviews:
85
Ratings:
124
Status:
Retired
Rated:
Jan 01, 2019
Added:
Jul 30, 2001
Wants:
  5
Gots:
  2
Altbier, literally translated as “Old Style” beer, is a classic German ale. BBC Altbier is brewed with additions of Munich, wheat, caramel, and chocolate malts creating a delicate, but flavorful malt profile. This delicious amber colored session beer is balanced with additions of tradtional spicy German hops creating a light and floral bouquet to compliment its complex malt profile.

28.6 IBU
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Ratings by bditty187:
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Reviewed by bditty187 from Nebraska

3.8/5  rDev +9.2%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
Tawny-coppery-amber in hue, slightly hazy but some animation is noticeable racing towards the head, which reached a finger in height. The compact bubbles of the white head hung together well, in other words the retention was very good. A small, tight cap lasted the entire consumption. Impressive. Subsequent lacing was spotty and it didn’t cling well. The nose is pleasantly malty, as expected for the style. There is also an airy, grassiness that is mainly at the front. The malt imparts a touch of toffee and a very weak suggestion of peat and nuts. I realize neither of the latter two are typical for an Altbier. Honestly the bouquet seems more a kin to a Märzen and a Scottish Ale mixed. Whatever, I like it, it is inviting with modest potency. The palate immediately tells me it is German. However it is also very clean like a lager. Odd. The grassy hops with a slightly herbal hint and only modest bitterness say “German.” The hoppiness is good but the malt makes this beer work with its slightly sweet beginning and long toffee flavors in the middle. At the finish the beer dries out substantially. This works. The finish is muddled, just a bit, mainly because it becomes tacky and too sweet. But, overall, the palate is straightforward and tasty, if not overly complex. This is a good, clean, German Ale. Medium in body and modest carbonation helps produce a good mouthfeel. This is plenty drinkable, likeable as well. It is worthy a try. Thanks SheepNutz!
Jun 18, 2004
More User Ratings:
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Reviewed by KTCamm from New Jersey

3.5/5  rDev +0.6%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5
3/25/18...lighter colored amber, creamy white foam. Bready malt nose. Thin mouthfeel, light bodied. Some background cherry bitter flavoring sneaks in. Overall very light.
Jan 01, 2019
 
Rated: 3.23 by kbuzz from North Carolina

Jul 19, 2016
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Reviewed by rodbeermunch from Nevada

3.25/5  rDev -6.6%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3 | taste: 3.25 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.25
Good clarity to the amber and red colored brew, 1/4" white head and impressive lace job.

Noble like hops in here, more than average. Has a spice rye like feel to it. Caramel. Toffee.

Not bad actually, if you like your beer a tad malty, but not heavy, old school.
Apr 03, 2016
 
Rated: 3.64 by target88 from Kentucky

Jan 17, 2016
 
Rated: 3.8 by Jpatton94 from Indiana

Jun 01, 2015
 
Rated: 3.33 by LXIXME from New Mexico

May 22, 2015
 
Rated: 3.5 by mothman from Minnesota

Apr 24, 2015
 
Rated: 3.74 by speedvagen from Ohio

Mar 07, 2015
 
Rated: 3.25 by zestar from California

Nov 14, 2014
 
Rated: 3.64 by ADKbeerguy from New York

Oct 28, 2014
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Reviewed by Retroman40 from Florida

3.7/5  rDev +6.3%
Consumed on tap at the brewery/restaurant.

Hazy amber/brownish color with a tan head that gives way to decent lacing. Both the smell and tastes are a good combination of malt and floral hops. Very refreshing. The finish is neither dry nor sweet. The mouthfeel is good as is the carbonation level. Overall this is a great beer to have with hot wings (which I did) and with the lower ABV it is an excellent session beer.
Sep 27, 2014
 
Rated: 3.5 by ToddBeans from Kentucky

Sep 25, 2014
 
Rated: 3.3 by West_Chester_Ale_Tester from Ohio

Sep 14, 2014
 
Rated: 3.25 by ZachRusk from Ohio

Jul 23, 2014
 
Rated: 3.75 by RollienCoal from Kentucky

Jun 29, 2014
 
Rated: 3.5 by robwestcott from Indiana

Apr 26, 2014
 
Rated: 2 by threedaggers from Kentucky

Jan 13, 2014
 
Rated: 3.5 by kylehay2004 from Illinois

Dec 31, 2013
 
Rated: 3.25 by bsm80x from New York

Oct 24, 2013
Altbier from Bluegrass Brewing Co. - East St. Matthew's
Beer rating: 80 out of 100 with 124 ratings