Hövels Original Bitterbier

The beauty about living 5 minutes from Disney World and working there, is the beauty of the World Showcase at EPCOT.   So many different choices in terms of food, wine, and beer.   Walking around the other day I got a taste for a beer while walking by Germany.   Just like that I was able to get a beer from across the world.  Due to the brewery being actually from Germany, I do not have much info about this beer besides it's 5.5% ABV and an Altbier, which was exciting for me because I had never had one before so I really wasn't sure what to expect.

A: Golden brown in color. Extremely creamy head, good head retention and great lacing.

S:  Earthy hops and malts are dominating on this beer in my opinion.  There's also some slight grainy scent to be picked up.

T:  Much of the same scents are also found in the taste except in a bit different fashion.   Grainy, metallic character is present up front which gives away earthy hops.  A full malty/caramel flavor dominates the middle and finish of this beer.

M: Medium bodied and a medium carbonation.   Rather smooth beer.

D:  Wasn't difficult to drink although I think this beer would be much better paired with a meal rather than drank sessionally.

Grade:  One thumb up beer.   Wouldn't kill to have it again, although I wouldn't avoid it at all costs.