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Abita Select is an exclusive premium draft product line from Abita featuring a new style every few months.
Released August 2005
History
The word “alt” means old in German and refers to the tradition of making beer before lager beers became available in the nineteenth century. Basically, Alt beers are German brown ales that are modeled after the types of beers that are produced in Düsseldorf, Germany. The major difference between Alt beers (German brown ales) and American or British ales is the fermentation temperature and the length of cold storage (aging) in the brewery before the beer is produced for consumption. Alts are fermented at colder temperatures and are aged longer than other ales. This will impart a much cleaner and more balanced taste in the finished beer. Our newest Select, Alt beer, is an example of this Düsseldorf-style German ale.
Abita's Select Alt beer
Our Alt beer is very similar to the commercially produced alt beers that are made in Düsseldorf today. It is made with all German Weyermann malts and is hopped and dry hopped with German Tettnanger hops. This is going to give the beer a very malty character and a pleasant hop aroma and flavor. The result is an aromatic light colored brown ale with a rich malty taste.
Food Pairings
Our Alt beer is very versatile and compliments a number of dishes quite well. In Germany, it is traditionally served with pork dishes, but it also pairs well with almost any red meat. However, it is mild enough not to overpower many seafood dishes, and it would be pair well with trout meuniere. In addition, it would be excellent along side almost any barbequed dish.