German Altbier
Classic Style · German Ale · 38 Entrants in 2025
Style Definition
Copper ale with firm bitterness and smooth malt.
ABV4.6 to 5.6%
IBU25 to 52
SRM11 to 19
Classic style categories are judged against one Brewers Association style description. Source: Brewers Association Beer Style Guidelines (approximate ranges) (approximate)
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| Entries | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Entries | 60 | 44 | 48 | 45 | 38 |
Medalists by Year
2025 · Category 64 · 38 Entrants
| Hops | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gold | Caboose Altbier | Not Found | Not Found | Not Found | Caboose Brewing Co. | Vienna, VA |
| Silver | Lithium | 5.4% | Not Found | Not Found | Resonate Brewery + Pizzeria | Bellevue, WA |
| Bronze | Archive: Allegheny Altbier | 5.1% | Not Found | Not Found | Cinderlands Warehouse | Pittsburgh, PA |
2024 · Category 61 · 45 Entrants
| Hops | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gold | Rhine Divide | Not Found | Not Found | Not Found | 10 Barrel Brewing Co. (Portland) | Portland, OR |
| Silver | Altbier | 4.8% | Not Found | Not Found | Double Clutch Brewing Co. | Evanston, IL |
| Bronze | Altruism | 5.2% | Not Found | Not Found | Rock Cut Brewing Co. | Estes Park, CO |
2023 · Category 81 · 48 Entrants
| Hops | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gold | Alt 140 | Not Found | Not Found | Not Found | Sew Hop'd Brewery | Huntley, IL |
| Silver | Altbier | Not Found | Not Found | Not Found | Four Generals Brewing | Renton, WA |
| Bronze | BierKraft Altbier | Not Found | Not Found | Not Found | BierKraft | McAlester, OK |
2022 · Category 80 · 44 Entrants
| Hops | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gold | Lithium | 5.4% | Not Found | Not Found | Resonate Brewery + Pizzeria | Bellevue, WA |
| Silver | Control ALT | Not Found | Not Found | Not Found | Devil's Logic Brewing | Charlotte, NC |
| Bronze | Road Devil Amber | Not Found | Not Found | Not Found | Pecan Street Brewing | Johnson City, TX |
2021 · Category 79 · 60 Entrants
| Hops | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gold | Altbier | Not Found | Not Found | Not Found | Block 15 Brewery & Tap Room | Corvallis, OR |
| Silver | ALT 140 | Not Found | Not Found | Not Found | Sew Hop'd Brewery | Huntley, IL |
| Bronze | Düsseldorf Altbier | 5.6% | 35 | Not Found | Redwood Curtain Brewing Co. | Arcata, CA |