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RATINGS: 177   WEIGHTED AVG: 2.93   EST. CALORIES: 126   ABV: 4.19%
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Altbier, literally translated as “Old Style” beer, is a classic German ale. BBC Altbier is brewed with additions of Munich, wheat, caramel, and chocolate malts creating a delicate, but flavorful malt profile. This delicious amber colored session beer is balanced with additions of tradtional spicy German hops creating a light and floral bouquet to compliment its complex malt profile.


3
   AROMA 2/10   APPEARANCE 3/5   TASTE 7/10   PALATE 4/5   OVERALL 14/20
votzer (77) - Hixson, Tennessee, USA - AUG 21, 2010
Pours a cloudy orange, off white head minimal and quickly dissipates, light caramel slightly sweet aroma, watery mouth feel, slight hit of hops on the finish, pretty tame taste wise not much to talk about a bit of citrus.

3.9
   AROMA 8/10   APPEARANCE 4/5   TASTE 8/10   PALATE 4/5   OVERALL 15/20
gws57 (1231) - Saint Charles, Illinois, USA - AUG 2, 2010
Had this one as part of a sampler at the brewpub. Clear, medium reddish-brown pour, thin, off-white head. A nice, balanced caramel nose and some rosiness, with a slightly nutty taste that faded into a deep, rosy hoppiness that I really enjoyed. This was an excellent example of the style and, perhaps, my favorite beer at BBC.

3.5
   AROMA 7/10   APPEARANCE 3/5   TASTE 7/10   PALATE 3/5   OVERALL 15/20
badlizard (4348) - San Diego, California, USA - JUL 28, 2010
Clear copper brown with a fizzy white head. Faint malty aroma and a nice caramel and nutty taste with some pleasant sharp brassy notes.

1.9
   AROMA 2/10   APPEARANCE 3/5   TASTE 5/10   PALATE 2/5   OVERALL 7/20
kidmartinek (1757) - austin, Texas, USA - JUL 25, 2010
Funky nasty malt smell. English malt flavor, weak bite. Grassy hop finish. Doggy dog.

3.6
   AROMA 7/10   APPEARANCE 3/5   TASTE 7/10   PALATE 4/5   OVERALL 15/20
joeyplush (542) - Garnet Valley, Pennsylvania, USA - JUL 22, 2010
Enjoyed this one at Saffire in Franklin, TN, on the eve of a big project implementation with Affinion group. Aroma and flavor of rich roasted malt, lingering palate. Red brown color, tan head. Very rich and enjoyable

2.8
   AROMA 5/10   APPEARANCE 4/5   TASTE 6/10   PALATE 3/5   OVERALL 10/20
Oddefellowe (305) - Tampa, Florida, USA - JUL 4, 2010
some maple syrup notes. minimal sweetness. a little thick and bitter. not very exciting.

3.4
   AROMA 6/10   APPEARANCE 4/5   TASTE 6/10   PALATE 3/5   OVERALL 15/20
philbertk (1847) - Seattle, Washington, USA - JUN 5, 2010
BBC Altbier--German Style Amber Ale--2001 12 oz. Bottle. 5.40% ABV. 27 IBU’s. (3.75 / 5.0) Malt of the Earth Beer of the Month Club Selection. Clear rich bright amber color. Light lacy head. Malty cherry mild hop front. Dry sweet mild tangy smooth light toasted caramel biscuit body. Odd aged note. Mild hop light citrus biscuit end. Sampled 5/6/2003.

3
   AROMA 4/10   APPEARANCE 4/5   TASTE 7/10   PALATE 3/5   OVERALL 12/20
wnoble (641) - French Lick, Indiana, USA - JUN 3, 2010
This is not a bad beer. I highly doubt it fits style but not a bad drinker by any means. It has a nice floral aroma that’s still subtle. try it.


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Beer: Bluegrass Altbier Rating Avg: 2.93 No. of Ratings: 177
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