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RATINGS: 246   WEIGHTED AVG: 3.08   EST. CALORIES: 165   ABV: 5.5%
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Formerly known as "Hövels Original Bitterbier". Nowadays sold Germany-wide with the additive "Feinherbes Rotgold".


garthicus' rating

2
   AROMA 2/10   APPEARANCE 3/5   TASTE 4/10   PALATE 2/5   OVERALL 9/20
garthicus (2336) - Dublin, - AUG 30, 2007
Bottle, a loud, sharp POP! when I opened the bottle. Light ruby colour with a small head. Slight malt aroma, a definite nutty flavour with a bitter finish. Quite average


most recent ratings

2.7
   AROMA 5/10   APPEARANCE 3/5   TASTE 5/10   PALATE 2/5   OVERALL 12/20
zaf (157) - ITALY - MAY 19, 2013
la frizzantezza e il gusto molto particolare delle altbier non mi fanno impazzire..continuo a referire le kolsch (seppure le considero birre mediocri)..bel colore rosso,schiuma che svanisce rapidamente..aromi di malto,fruttati..gusto frizzante e dolce,punta amara..bevuta piacevole,non impegnativa..troppo poco impegnativa!

3.2
   AROMA 5/10   APPEARANCE 4/5   TASTE 6/10   PALATE 4/5   OVERALL 13/20
Theydon_Bois (2957) - The ’Sham, Surrey, ENGLAND - MAY 13, 2013
Tap at Hovels Brauhaus, 28/04/13. Chestnut brown with a medium beige head. Nose is malt, light toffee, fruits, on the thin side. Taste comprises brown sugars, toffee, dark fruits, more depth than the aroma. Medium bodied, fine carbonation, smooth on the palate. Ok stuff.

3.2
   AROMA 5/10   APPEARANCE 3/5   TASTE 7/10   PALATE 4/5   OVERALL 13/20
dutch23mp (240) - Mount Prospect, Illinois, USA - MAY 9, 2013
typical German beer using the purity laws. Bit of a hop bite which leaves a bit of an aftertaste pours a darker amber then I’m used to seeing from this style. Very pleasant brew

3.6
   AROMA 6/10   APPEARANCE 4/5   TASTE 7/10   PALATE 4/5   OVERALL 15/20
zacgillbanks (957) - Tyne & Wear, ENGLAND - APR 19, 2013
Bottle from Mam & Dad’s holiday, Germany. A brown beer with sweet malty, toffee and red fruity flavours and chocolate on the finish.

2.7
   AROMA 3/10   APPEARANCE 4/5   TASTE 5/10   PALATE 3/5   OVERALL 12/20
philipmeese (52) - Rowayton, Connecticut, USA - APR 16, 2013
On tap at Radagast Biergarten. Pours a clear deep amber with a healthy bubbly white head that stays. Light caramel backed with hops aroma. Medium body with low carbonation. Flavor a bright well balanced bitter with salt finish. A good beer to accompany salty food.

3
   AROMA 6/10   APPEARANCE 4/5   TASTE 5/10   PALATE 3/5   OVERALL 12/20
hawanna (1069) - GERMANY - MAR 27, 2013
0,5 l swing top bottle BB Sep 13 Amber-red color, clear and with a rocky white head. Malty, cereal / bready aroma. Herbs and citrus. Medium body, soft carbonation.

2.3
   AROMA 5/10   APPEARANCE 3/5   TASTE 4/10   PALATE 2/5   OVERALL 9/20
Lowenbrau (997) - Asturias, Oviedo, SPAIN - MAR 26, 2013
330ml bottle. Malty and caramel aromas, some spicy ones. Pours clear light amber, with vanishing offwhite head, no lacing. Light body, average carbonation, slightly crispy texture. Taste is malty, some caramel. Nothing remarkable.

2.7
   AROMA 5/10   APPEARANCE 2/5   TASTE 6/10   PALATE 2/5   OVERALL 12/20
andregoncalves (564) - Lisbon, PORTUGAL - MAR 18, 2013
30cl bottle from el corte ingles, lisbon. Copper brown color with thin head. Carbonation is soft. Aroma is malty and waterish.

2.9
   AROMA 5/10   APPEARANCE 3/5   TASTE 6/10   PALATE 3/5   OVERALL 12/20
phaleslu (4430) - Cincinnati, Ohio, USA - MAR 17, 2013
330 ml bottle shared by friends. Thanks again, Steve and Michele! Pours a clear ornage-amber in color with a small white head. Aroma of toasted malts, crackers, grains, mild spice. Flavor follows the same lines. Light-bodied, with medium carbonation and crisp, toasty mouthfeel. Drinks like a German amber, which I guess is what it is.

2.9
   AROMA 6/10   APPEARANCE 4/5   TASTE 5/10   PALATE 3/5   OVERALL 11/20
dexcansino (249) - Andalucía, SPAIN - MAR 15, 2013
Cerveza de color ambarina muy transparente. Con una corona de espuma densa que resiste hasta el final. Olor algo afrutado. Sabor muy malteado, con un amargor profundo. Cuerpo medio un poco graso. Mejor beber fría.


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