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Munsterfest

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Rich and malty, this Märzen-style festbier is brewed with German malted barley, aromatic Bavarian noble hops and traditional lager yeast. Munsterfest follows the tradition of fest beers first brewed to honor the 1810 marriage of Prince Ludwig, and the beer description closes with the German line Es ist nicht normal. Debuted in 2002, available August and September. 6.2% ABV, 20 IBU.

ABV
6.2%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter20 IBU
Malt-forward bitterness
SRM
amber9
PaceA Few
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
maltynoble hopclean
malty
noble hop
clean
bready
Aroma
The nose leads with soft, toasted malt character—bread crust and light honey notes predominate.
not found:hoppy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Munsterfest

◎ Appearance

Munsterfest presents a warm amber hue with excellent clarity, reflecting its traditional lager brewing. The head is dense and persistent, forming fine lacing that clings to the glass as the beer is consumed. Carbonation is gentle and well-integrated, typical of a classically conditioned festbier.

warm amberpersistent headclean clarity

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with soft, toasted malt character—bread crust and light honey notes predominate. Bavarian noble hops contribute a subtle herbal and floral backdrop without asserting themselves aggressively. There is no sharp alcohol presence; instead, the yeast remains gracefully in the background, allowing malt and hops to shine in harmony.

toasted maltnoble hopsbread crustherbal

◐ Taste

The palate opens with full malt body, delivering breadiness and caramel sweetness without cloying. Noble hops provide a restrained, clean bitterness that balances the malt backbone, while the finish remains smooth and dry. The 6.2% ABV sits comfortably, never warming or leaving harsh edges on the tongue.

malty sweetnessnoble bitternesssmooth body

◑ Finish

The finish is clean and slightly crisp, with lingering malt notes fading gracefully to a dry, refreshing aftertaste. The beer invites another sip without fatiguing the palate.

dry finishmalt linger
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
80
Taste
85
Appearance
83
Finish
82
Serve at 7–9°C

Serve at 7–9°C for the best flavour balance and aroma expression.

Stein

The sturdy German stein maintains temperature and keeps carbonation intact. Built for long, convivial drinking.

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