Taste Buds 126: Pray to the Alt-bier (Southampton Altbier)
From the Brewer: Altbiers are traditional German copper-brown ales. Prior to the isolation of lager yeasts in the mid 1800s, all beers in Germany were brewed using ale yeasts. The term “Alt,” which literally means “old” or “antique,” is a reference to types of brews made before lagers revolutionized the brewing world. Ale yeasts typically ferment at higher temperatures than lager yeasts and result in products that tend to have a little more fruitiness in flavor and aroma. Southampton Point of Difference: Southampton Altbier is made with four grains and two hop varieties resulting in a complex yet deceptively drinkable beer. It combines the subtle fruitiness of an ale with the smooth, refreshing finish of a lager. The Beer Box Score
- Color: Copper-brown
- Clarity: Clear
- Aroma: Predominantly malty with a subtle herbal hop note and a faint crisp fruitiness
- Flavor Characteristics: Malty flavor, refreshing hop bitterness, finishes clean
- IBUs: 28
- ABV: 5.3% ABV
- Grains: 2-Row Malt, Imported Munich , Wheat, Roasted
- Hops: Nugget, Saaz
- Yeast: Ale Yeast
From Us: On this Hump Day edition of Taste Buds, Erik and Dusty find out what it feels like to pray at the alter of beer with an altbier from Southampton in hand.
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