Hailing from the industrial city of Düsseldorf, "Alt" (the German word for "old") uses the old method of brewing. An exceptionally smooth and delicate brew is accomplished by utilizing ale yeast and maturing it in a lager cellar. Alt er Ego has a dark amber color and a good bitterness to balance the malty body. This beer is extremely drinkable and because it is unlike the lager beers that Penn Brewery traditionally produces, it is like our alter ego.
Beer Ratings and Reviews:
[1] Review by Oiznop from Pittsburgh, PA, USA who has tried this beer a couple times. (3/30/2008 12:42:26 PM)
"Had this with schnitzel unt noodles at the brewery. Well actually it was schnitzel and German potato salad, but I am feeling musical! At any rate, this is my first experience with an alt bier, so bare with me. The head was off white to light tan, and had an excellent retention of about a 1/4 inch of suds. The liquid itself was of a beautiful coppery amber bronze ilk. The usual aromas I have become accustomed to with Penn's brews were present. Those being clean, fresh and malty. On the buds, I detected bananas, grainy yet smooth malts that seemed kind of burnt, and bitter hops, giving Alt er Ego a grassy medicinal quality. Hops were very prevalent in the finish, which was rather dry and harsh for my palate. However that harshness seemed to settle a bit as the drinking session dragged on. It was sort of reminscent of an English pale ale. This is not like anything I have ever tried at the Penn. I was hoping for a little less hoppage in this style, as I found it to not be as well balanced as anticipated. Which leads me to ask, is this indicative of the style? I think I need to try some other alt biers for a little due diligence, and find out. Bar keep, serve it up!
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Aroma:
6/10
Appearance:
9/10
Mouthfeel:
5/10
Flavor:
7/10
Overall:
6/10
Final Rating, by Style:
(3.3)
Sampled: Forced Draught
Value of this beer for its style: Not Sure
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