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Ankle Breaker Sticke
Style:
Altbier
ABV:
6.70
%
A "Sticke" Alt is a special "secret" (sticke means "secret" in low German) version of the northern Dusseldorf Alt style beer packing more flavor and a higher ABV. Some breweries call the "Sticke" Alt an Imperial Alt due to its higher ABV and flavor profile. Traditionally, the breweries around Dusseldorf brew their Sticke Alt twice a year to thank their local patrons but don't generally advertise its availability to tourist making it a rare to find. The Alt (which means "old" in German) style harkens back to the "old" days before lager yeast was isolated when Germans' didn't realize the Alt was using a more ale-like strain of yeast. The Alt yeast is fermented cooler then typical ale yeast to bring smoother lager-like flavors with less fruity notes. Our Sticke Alt is 6.7% and features rich biscuit and dark bready backbone with some light fruity yeast derived flavors. The bitterness balances the malt presence leading to a soft malt finish due to our softer water profile. Its very easy dri
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