Hoyne Brewing Co.- Bier Garten Altbier
Overview
- Brewery: Hoyne Brewing Co.
- Beer Style: Altbier, German beers style
- ABV: 4.8%
- Format Reviewed: Can 473 ml
- Brewery Web Page: More info
Hoyne Brewing Co.- Bier Garten Altbier Review
Like kolsch or steam beer, altbier is a hybrid style of beer, neither a lager or an ale but a combination of both. In the case of altbier, which originates from the Dusseldorf area, it is a lagered beer that is fermented with ale yeast. The story goes that while lager was conquering Germany, a small group of holdouts continued to use ale yeast. The beer they brewed was designated Alt which means “old”, or the old style, in German.
Hoyne Brewing‘s altbier, part of their Bier Garten line, is cooper with a ruby red tinge and a good tan head that lingers. The aroma is fluffy nuttiness with some mild peppery hops and fruity esters. It is crisp and has high levels of carbonation. It has a dry maltiness, bread and toffee, also with notes of nuts and pillowy dark fruit. There is low levels of bitterness. It finishes quickly with a very slight maltiness.
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Appearance(4)
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Aroma(3.75)
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Palate(4)
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Flavour(4)
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Overall Enjoyment(3.75)
About This Beverage
- Colour: Copper
- Head Size & Retention: Normal head + retention
- Carbonation: Well Carbonated
- Clarity: Clear
- Balance: Balanced Malt/Hop
- Drinkability: Easy Drinking
- Enjoyment: I would recommend this beer to a friend
- Malt Characteristics: Caramel, Nutty
- Hop Characteristics: Herbal
- Palate: Crisp/Dry/Clean
Summary
Highlighting Hoynes strengths, this beer is fermented and lagered almost to perfection with enough character from the ale yeast to be really enjoyable.
Pros
The fruity esters of an ale with the added smoothness of a lager.
Not more hoppy or bitter than the style requires.
Cons
Finish is quite quick.
