Ale

Brown Ale, Altbier

Brown ales offer nutty, toasty malt flavors with notes of chocolate and caramel. The German Altbier variant is crisper and more bitter. Both styles range 4–5.5% ABV and pair beautifully with roasted and smoked foods.

4–5.5%
ABV
15–30
IBU
Brown to dark brown
Color
England / Germany
Origin

Food Pairings

With Meals

Hearty foods: roast pork, smoked sausage, grilled salmon.

With Cheese

Aged Gouda or a crumbly Cheshire.

With Dessert

Almond or maple-walnut cake, pear fritters, cashew brittle.

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