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Herkimer Alt


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RatingsAverageScoreABVStyle PctlServe in
203.05/5.02.98/5.0-35.7Kölsch/Altbier
Commercial Description:
Copper-colored and hoppy, this beer is most easily compared to a German form of a pale ale. Popular around Dusseldorf, the name means simply “old” and recalls a time before Germany made primarily lagers. This beer features a high bitterness and aroma characteristic of generous additions of hops to the brew.
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 DJMonarch (6845), Northwich, Cheshire, England
3.2 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/103/56/103/513/20
Aug 28, 2009  
From the Jug at the GABF Colorado Convention Center, Denver 11/10/2008 Floral and malt aromas. Golden coloured a little rich on the palate and fruity with a crisp and slightly dry malt finish.


 GJF (501), Cedar Rapids, Iowa, USA
2.8 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
6/102/55/103/512/20
Aug 3, 2009  
Whatever. It’s okay but there’s nothing to it. It’s also strange they market this as their "pale ale" at the brewpub which technicallly may be true but the difference in style from the U.S. or British pale ale is worth highlighting, not blurring them together as if to prove a point. I think this perhaps minor issue points to the unremarkable character of Herkimer brews in general.


 maniac (2628), Richmond, Virginia, USA
2.9 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
5/103/56/103/512/20
Jun 1, 2009  
On tap at the brewpub on 05/31/2009. Somewhat hazy copper body with a small white head. Toasty malt aroma with some floral hops. Sweet toasty and caramel flavor with some floral and citrus hops. Medium body with moderate carbonation.


PGA324 (85), Savage, Minnesota, USA
3.5 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
6/104/58/103/514/20
Feb 29, 2008  
Large creamy off-white, maybe tan, head with excellent lacing, copper colored.... falvor long in duration, thin texture, balanced taste of sweet and hops near the end, mild fruit aromas.. at Herkimer Pub & Brewey... not nearly as hoppy as the description indicates


 keoki182 (305), West Bend, Wisconsin, USA
2.4 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
6/103/55/103/57/20
Feb 25, 2008  
Burnt orange in color. Smelled sweetly hoppy. The taste was fairly metallic but with some malty sweetness. Okay, but boring. I’ve had better alts before and surely will again.


 tennisjoel (946), Shakopee, Minnesota, USA
2.2 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
4/104/53/102/59/20
Feb 9, 2008  
Winterfest 2008
Copper red pour. Graham cracker scents and well as diecytal. Some caramel flavor, but this is not very well done. Normally I’ve had good luck with this style, not so here.


 Skyview (4050), Papoose Jct., Minnesota, USA
3 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
6/104/55/102/513/20
Dec 28, 2007  
Sampled at ABR 07 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Pours a clear coppery amber (slightly lighter than the oktoberfest) with a thin and good retaining off-white head that has some good lacing. Aroma of dry multi-grain malt, some grassy hops and a touch of dark pitted fruits. Taste is medium bodied, light carbonated with a dry multi-grained biscuity malt flavor. Finish is slightly gritty, dry with a grassy hop and grain malt aftertaste.


 BDR (2160), Roseville, Minnesota, USA
3.3 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
6/103/56/103/515/20
Oct 31, 2007  
ABR 2007. Malty nose. Light copper color. Dry hop finish follows a lightly malt flavored body.



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