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An Altbier brewed by
General Lafayette Inn and Brewery

Lafayette Hill, Pennsylvania USA

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73.79/5.03.59/5.0Special8.1%0Kölsch/Altbier P  Stats

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Inspired by the “secret” sticke altbiers of Dusseldorf, one might call this a double alt. Big malt flavors in this hefty, full-bodied ale are balanced with large doses of German Spalt hops. Fermentation with two yeast strains, including one from Dusseldorf, contribute to the allure and complexity of this new brew. 14-ounce servings only. 8.1%ABV, 60 IBU.

 OhioDad (2492), Hilliard, Ohio, USA
3.8 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/104/57/104/516/20
Mar 27, 2007  
Growler via trade with Ty5592 - Thanks! - Pours dark caramel with a healthy tan head that fades back quickly. Aromas of big caramel malts, some raisin, plum, prune, and a slight bit of hops. Flavor is mostly malty with caramel, toffee, raisin, plum, prune, and a little bit of brown sugar. Slightly hoppy at the finish which is lingeringly sweet. Deceptive with the alcohol.. Kept wondering why it felt hot in my house as I went through this growler.. 8.1% now I know why... Easy to drink.. Pretty tasty..


 JB175 (1356), Holland, Pennsylvania, USA
4 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/104/59/104/516/20
Mar 17, 2007  
Darker amber color with light head. Malty aroma with just enough hop-essence poking through. Taste was a nice blend of sweet caramel and brown sugar malts with some pleasant hop bitterness mixed in. This was a very flavorful and pleasant altbier. Kicking myself right now for not getting a growler.


 DocLock (4170), Lower Pottsgrove, Pennsylvania, USA
3.8 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/104/58/104/515/20
Mar 12, 2007  
Draft. Deep coppery ruby edged with aroma of heavy caramel malt, some nuts, and dark fruit. Very caramelly malty flavor, with above average palate heft, and some brown sugary, hoppy, almondy, and dark fruity notes.


 JF_GRIND (1218), Glenside, Pennsylvania, USA
3.7 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/104/57/104/515/20
Mar 1, 2007  
Malts are in the driving seat of this "Sticke" style Altbier. Roast, caramel, spiced flavors all originating from the malts. There is bitterness and fruit flavors as well complimenting the malts. All around well-balanced, super charged Altbier.


 TomDecapolis (2481), Skippack, Pennsylvania, USA
3.8 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
8/104/57/104/515/20
Feb 18, 2007  
Sampler at the brewpub. Pours a deep amber with hints of golden and an average light tan creamy lacing head. Aroma was fruity, malty, with dark fruits and some caramel. Flavor of sweet malts, caramel, toffee, dark fruits, hints of alcohol and some hop bitterness.



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