Altbier

Learn more about the Altbier style of beer.

A Düsseldorf specialty, an Altbier is a German-style Brown Ale. The word alt” literally translates to "old" in German, and traditionally Altbiers are conditioned for longer than normal periods of time. Other sources note that "alt" is derived from the Latin word "altus," which means "high" and refers to the rising yeast. Take your pick, but the extended conditioning mellows out this ale's fruitiness and produces an exceptionally smooth, clean, and delicate brew. Its color ranges from amber to dark brown, carbonation is moderate, and while known to express the slightly spicy, herbal character of Noble hops, the key word here is balance. A stronger version brewed less frequently, "Sticke Alt" is a maltier and hoppier take on the Altbier.

ABV: 4.0–7.0% | IBU: 25–50 | Glassware: Stange (Slender Cylinder)

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Name  |  Brewery ABV > Ratings Avg Last Active
Secret Door
Fass Brewing Company
8.2014.2711-23-2022
Brunswick Mumme
Earth Eagle Brewings
8.1043.2407-20-2016
Mary
Foggy Noggin Brewing
8.100008-31-2017
UberAlt
Yellowhammer Brewing
8.1023.8302-15-2012
Dockside
Ono Brewing Company
8.0013.9203-12-2019
Doppelsticke
Sound + Fury Brewing
8.0013.5204-01-2018
Come Alt Me, Bruh
Burn 'Em Brewing
8.0033.6312-12-2015
Code Orange
Bluejacket / Arsenal Restaurant
8.0014.4102-09-2024
Der Hammer
KC Bier Co.
8.0044.0706-22-2018
Olde Number 33 Alt Bier
Arbor Brewing - Plymouth Taproom
8.0053.7206-24-2013
Dutch
2SP Brewing Company
8.0014.110-17-2020
1845 Sticke
Arvon Brewing Co.
8.0064.0209-24-2023
Dopplesticke
Klaus Brewing Company
8.0033.6602-15-2024
Mist
The Farm Brewery at Broad Run
8.0013.5401-21-2022
Maple Doppelsticke Altbier
Two Heroes
8.0023.9707-04-2023
Doppelsticke
White Street Brewing Co.
8.0014.3605-28-2022
Negramara
Birranova
8.000005-25-2014
Classified
Cartridge Brewing
8.0024.1406-09-2022
Dip Sticke Doppel Alt
Scriptown Brewing Company
8.0014.1907-04-2019
Whispers
Wheatland Spring Farm Brewery
7.9014.2905-04-2022
Rumours
Ocelot Brewing Company
7.9024.2802-10-2022
Get Sticke With It
No Drought Brewing Company
7.9023.7508-03-2022
Doppel Sticke
Straight To Ale
7.9013.9201-06-2016
Whispers
Ocelot Brewing Company
7.9013.9802-19-2022
Alternator Doppelalt
Second Street Brewery
7.900003-01-2005
Chatty Cathy
Hackensack Brewing Company
7.8024.1702-05-2024
Atbier
Small Craft Brewing Company
7.800003-12-2022
Freya’s Kiss
Brewery Fire
7.7014.0405-15-2021
Ober Baron
Ashton Brewing Company
7.6014.0703-19-2022
Double Agent
The Alementary Brewing Co.
7.5073.8807-02-2019
Sticke It To The Man
O'Fallon Brewery
7.50853.3801-15-2019
Devil's Secret
Apocalypse Ale Works
7.50113.6910-31-2016
der Älteste
Burke-Gilman Brewing Company
7.5014.3307-31-2022
ALTitude
Tuckerman Brewing Co.
7.50653.8608-28-2018
Doppelsticke
Notch Brewing
7.5054.2408-15-2022
Hoppeditz
Freigeist Bierkultur
7.501303.8912-13-2018
Altbier Doppelsticke
Varvar Brew
7.300008-10-2016
Verboten
Künstler Brewing
7.3034.0303-10-2020
Yule Altbier
Lavery Brewing Company
7.3033.7407-15-2015
Gravel Road
Rahr & Sons Brewing Company
7.251083.4607-16-2020
Sleigh'r Dark Doüble Alt Ale
Ninkasi Brewing Company
7.206273.7606-10-2023
Double Bag
Long Trail Brewing Co.
7.201,7883.8710-14-2023
Nakatomi Nite Mooves
Oliphant Brewing
7.2023.7403-01-2017
The Sun Never Sets On Cool
Call to Arms Brewing Company
7.2053.8908-27-2023
Sticke Altbier
Lion Bridge Brewing Company
7.2053.8105-09-2020
Great Oak Okd Ale
Elk River Brewing
7.1014.3611-09-2019
Hinter Bier
Swift Current Brewing Co.
7.1023.6202-19-2018
Sin Sticke
Our Mutual Friend Malt & Brew
7.1013.7507-22-2021
Sticke Alt
Boscos Restaurant & Brewing Co.
7.100005-22-2020
Fool's Gold Alt
Relic Brewing Co.
7.00183.4801-20-2019
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