About This Beer
Wide Street Altstadt Altbier brings a classic Düsseldorf-style beer to the Irish craft beer scene, offering malt depth, crisp drinkability, and a clean fermentation profile. At 4.6% ABV, this altbier showcases the perfect blend of smooth caramelised malt flavours and refreshing bitterness, allowing it to stand out in a market dominated by hop-centric styles. For anyone looking to explore a traditional German ale crafted with precision and respect, this is a superb example.
Altbier is known for its hybrid character – an ale brewed at cool temperatures for a lager-like finish. Wide Street’s version stays true to the style while adding their own hallmark of careful fermentation and excellent balance. This makes Altstadt an ideal option for customers browsing craft beer online who want a beer that is flavourful yet sessionable.
If you enjoy exploring malt-driven styles, you’ll find more options across our Red & Brown Ale selection, where classic amber and brown ales offer similarly comforting profiles.
Tasting Notes
• Appearance: Deep amber with bright clarity and a smooth off-white head.
• Aroma: Toasted malt, caramel, light biscuit, and subtle herbal hops.
• Flavour: Malt-forward with layers of caramel, brown bread crust, soft nuttiness, and a clean, balanced bitterness.
• Mouthfeel: Crisp, smooth, and medium-bodied with a refreshing finish.
About the Brewery
Wide Street Brewing Company has earned a strong following within the Irish craft beer community thanks to their dedication to open fermentation, mixed cultures, and minimal-intervention brewing. Based in County Longford, they consistently produce beers with character, depth, and respect for tradition. While they are often known for farmhouse ales and mixed-fermentation releases, their clean beers—like this altbier—show their technical skill just as clearly.
Their brewing philosophy emphasises patience, fermentation-led flavour, and well-crafted recipes. This is part of what makes Wide Street such a valued name within craft beer Ireland, and why their beers continue to resonate with customers across Ireland who want thoughtfully brewed alternatives to mainstream styles.
For fans of traditional German techniques or malt-forward balances, Altstadt serves as an excellent gateway into both Wide Street’s range and the heritage of Düsseldorf brewing.
Food Pairings
A versatile beer like Altstadt pairs beautifully with hearty and savoury dishes. Ideal pairings include:
• Roast pork or roast chicken
• Bratwurst or German-style sausages
• Caramelised onion tarts or roasted vegetables
• Soft and semi-hard cheeses such as gouda or cheddar
• Pretzels, schnitzel, or other Alpine-inspired dishes
Its caramel malts and crisp finish complement both rich and lightly seasoned foods, making it a reliable table beer.
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