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Southampton Altbier 3.22 516

Southampton Altbier

Percentile
68
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bottled
common

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RatingsAverageScoreABVStyle PctlServe in
5163.23/5.03.22/5.05.1%69Kölsch/Altbier
Commercial Description:
Most folks from the Northeast go to Florida when November arrives. But not the Southampton brewmaster, Phil Markowski. Back in 1995, Phil headed to Düsseldorf, Germany to taste the famous altbiers of the region. "Alts" are unique: less fruity than most ales but with a crisp drinkability of a lager. So what did Phil bring back from his trip? Authentic German ingredients and a recipe for an altbier that will surprise your senses. One taste and you’ll be happy that Phil decided not to go to Florida, too.
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 Sonicdescent (379), Donora, Pennsylvania, USA
3.5 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
8/103/58/104/512/20
Aug 22, 2009  
Purchased at the Headkeeper in Greensburg, looking for something different from my RIS routine. Looks decent, not much head, dark brown liquid, nice carbonation saves it from being just average. Smells kind of fruity, lightly spicy. Reminds me of an adjunct lager but cleaner. Tastes very crisp and dry, again almost lagery, which makes sense considering this is basically a "Lagered ale." Not much in the way of depth but refreshing no less. Mouth is thin and high in carbonation. Good, may have to give this one another go.


 fluffy (229), Florida, USA
2.9 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
3/102/56/104/514/20
Aug 22, 2009  
aroma is of salami and pepper, for some reason. pours dark brown with minimal head. flavor has some buttery warmness, with some anise and and dark fruit likes dates and raisin. immediate alcohol burn, which was unexpected. leaves a rum-like cakey aftertaste. quite intriguing.


 keepersj12 (809), Sicklerville, New Jersey, USA
3.5 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
6/104/57/104/514/20
Aug 21, 2009  
Very good indeed. Pretty dark amber with a big lacing head. The aroma is bread like and sweet. Flavor is nicely balanced with a malt sweetness followed by a dry hop finish.


 jkwalking05 (1485), Arlington, Texas, USA
3.4 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/103/57/103/514/20
Aug 18, 2009  
Deep copper in color with a small off-white head. Aroma is heavy in dough and caramel with notes of malt, grainand toast. Taste is of caramel, malt, nuts, toast, and light raisin.


 travita (1937), Frisco, Texas, USA
3.2 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/103/56/103/513/20
Aug 16, 2009  
Bottle. Copperish in color, clear, with a decent beige colored head. The smell is dough like, malts, grains, and caramel. The taste is the same as the smell. Easy to drink but sort of simple.


 Bonster (106), Jersey Shore, New Jersey, USA
3.4 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/104/56/104/513/20
Aug 14, 2009  
Bottle. Copper color, small white head. Caramel and malt aroma and flavor. Little to no lacing. Creamy. I like this one.


 LtJudge (432), Muskego, Wisconsin, USA
3.3 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
6/104/56/104/513/20
Aug 11, 2009  
Pours a nice copper colorWith a beige creamy head. Aromas of sweet caramel malts dominate the aroma. Flavor is of smooth caramel malts and raisins with the slightest hop hint at the finish.Very smooth and nicely balanced.


 troyc (1175), Lubbock, Texas, USA
3.2 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
6/103/57/103/513/20
Aug 6, 2009  
[Bottle] Pours a copper color with a small amount of off-white head. Aroma of sweet caramel malts. Taste is mostly caramel malts with some darker toffee notes. Light hoppy finish. Light, yet creamy, palate. A pretty basic beer, but seems well made and refreshing to me.



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