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New Glarus Alt

Percentile
90
overall

bottled
common

on tap
unknown

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RatingsAverageScoreSeasonalABVStyle PctlServe in
1283.57/5.03.54/5.0Autumn-95.8Kölsch/Altbier
Commercial Description:
Saluting our continued survival on this planet we decided to go all out with New Glarus Alt. This is a bold and racy toffee laced departure from the typical Dusseldorf style. Enjoy now or if you are the investment type lay it down. At twenty degrees Plato this might be more accurately termed a Triple Alt. The brilliant bronze body was cultivated in a three hour kettle boilof Caramel malts and Raw Turbinado Sugar. Aged on oak in open top fermenters followed by a second round of bottle conditioning. A firm head of foam sweeps brisk hop notes of Syrian Golding and German Hallertau to your nose. A defiant anomaly tenacious and independent this is a flavor experience to relish.
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jason1625 (4), USA
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4.9 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
9/105/510/105/520/20
Jun 19, 2009  
I am obviousl a huge New Glarus fan. I enjoyed this awesome brew on a cold night many times.


 iowaherkeye (1890), Los Angeles, California, USA
4.3 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
9/104/59/104/517/20
Feb 6, 2009  
Huzzah, another deleted rating, along with my Apple Ale--where the f do these ratings go? Dammit. Clear orange caramel with a mostly lasting one finger beige head. Mildly sweet caramel with some almond sugar cookie malts up front with some light toasted malts and nobles in the background, as well as some spicy alcohol that lets you know the (unknown) strength of this beer. Flavor is much the same and the spicy alcohol was I think due in part to some noble hop spiciness as well. Bitterness peaked around a 3 in the lightly alcoholic semi-dry finish. Medium full body with moderate carbonation. I really enjoy this beer and kinda wish I had even more of it! Thanks to Colin for my original two bottles. I love this beer.


 sneagrams3 (1764), St. Louis, Missouri, USA
4.2 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/103/58/105/519/20
Jan 20, 2009  
Tasted 12/30/08. 12oz bottle. An unactivated pour leaves a trace layer of gunk on the bottom of the bottle. Slightly hazy with an amber golden hue. Moldy off-white head. Aromas of dark rustic breads and caramel. Mild spice undertone. Medium bodied with a surprisingly big, bold palate. Big malty character. Good blast of bitterness, either from the yeast or the hops. Sweet citrus hops in the finish. Touch fruity, nutty and slightly sour. Warms splendidly. Tight tart tingle. Mildly lingering finish. Wow! This is terrific!


 nuplastikk (1259), Madison, Wisconsin, USA
4.2 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
8/104/58/105/517/20
Apr 20, 2009  
12oz bottle. A Dusseldorf style Alt this is not. Cloudy brown-amber color, nice minimal head. Sweet, mellow aroma. The taste is reminiscent of Tripel in its doughy sweetness, but there is significantly more caramel malt. Deep and rich, doughy and drinkable. I’d think this beer was at least 8%. Great stuff.


 phishpond417 (1953), Madison, Wisconsin, USA
4.1 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
9/104/59/105/514/20
Nov 21, 2008  
One of the best if not the best offerrings I’ve had from New Glarus. Incredibly delectable, rich, satisfying in every way- just well balanced full flavored brew. Sampled from the bottle this beautiful beer poured a vibrant copper colour with a slight hazeyness. Head is quick to rise and easy to settle. Taste is satisfying and inviting on all sides. Black cherry, caramel undertones, oak and brown sugar on the palate. Aroma is of bright fruits, earth, soft hops and herbs. AWESOME representation of this style from NG.


 grimreeser (797), Minnesota, USA
4.1 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
8/104/58/104/517/20
Dec 13, 2008  
Pours a lightish amber with a good sized head. Aroma of caramel, bread, sugar, and spice. Nice sweetness, very drinkable. Notice the alcohol a bit.


 dwyerpg (2553), Las Vegas, Nevada, USA
4.1 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
8/103/58/104/518/20
Feb 18, 2009  
This is nice. A woody aroma. This is fairly smoky. No real old flavor, but some smoke smoke and a nice finish to this.


 sersdf (1000), chicago, Illinois, USA
4.1 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
8/104/58/104/517/20
Nov 30, 2008  
thanks cmubeerman. dark amber. rock candy aroma. super sweet candy flavor. kinda alcoholic. pretty thick. i like it a lot. maybe a bit straightforward, but still kickass.



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