Top 10 Altbiers Brewed in North America
The top ten Altbiers are Copper to brown in color, this German ale may be highly hopped and intensely bitter and has a medium body and malty flavor. A variety of malts, including wheat, may be used. Hop character may be medium to high in the flavor and aroma The overall impression is clean, crisp, and flavorful often with a dry finish. ABV: 4.60% – 5.60%. IBU: 25-52.

1. Little Red Cap – Grimm Brothers Brewhouse – Colorado
2. Altbier – Reuben’s Brew Small Batch – Washington
3. Glacier Ale – Red Lodge Ales Brewing – Montana
4. It’s Your Fault – Piece Brewery – Illinois
5. Long Trail Double Bag – Long Trail Brewery – Vermont
6. Amber Altbier – Liquid Mechanics Brewing – Colorado
7. Schell Schmaltzs Alt – August Schell Brewing – Minnesota
8. Sleigh’r Winter Ale – Ninkasi Brewing – Oregon
9. Ironworks Alt – Metropolitan Brewing – Illinois
10. Ishmael – Rising Tide Brewing – Maine