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Balanced, clean and crisp, with a rich bready aroma and a delicately spicy noble hop character, full bodied yet easy to drink, burnished copper in the glass. Hersbrucker is the hop, Munich, Vienna, crystal and caramalt the grist at 5.0 % ABV. It is a new addition to the Brewers' Emporium range, a festbier made for Oktoberfest season, and the brewery suggests a pretzel on the side.

ABV
5%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter
Malt-forward bitterness
SRM
amber9
PaceSession
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
breadycleannoble hop
bready
clean
noble hop
malty
spicy hop
caramel
Aroma
Rich, bready Malz character dominates the nose, evoking fresh rye or whole-grain loaf.
not found:hoppy,roasted,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Oktoberfest

◎ Appearance

Burnished copper hue with brilliant clarity and lively carbonation throughout. A substantial, cream-colored head forms readily and clings to the glass with fine, persistent lacing. The bright carbonation and dense foam suggest excellent condition and careful conditioning.

burnished copperbrilliant claritydense head retentionfine lacing

◌ Aroma

Rich, bready Malz character dominates the nose, evoking fresh rye or whole-grain loaf. Delicate Hersbrucker noble hop spice adds a gentle floral and slightly herbal edge without dominating. The Munich and Vienna Malz base contributes subtle toasted grain and honeyed undertones that round out the bouquet.

bready Malznoble hop spicefloral, herbaltoasted grain

◐ Taste

The palate enters smooth and full-bodied, with pronounced bready sweetness from the Munich and Vienna Malz foundation. Mid-palate reveals a delicate noble hop character that balances without asserting sharp bitterness; the 22 IBU integrate seamlessly with the rich grain body. Crystal and caramalt contribute gentle sweetness and soft mouthfeel that sustains through the mid-passage.

full-bodiedbready sweetnessbalanced bitternesssmooth malt foundation

◑ Finish

Clean, moderately long finish with the noble hop spice lingering gently on the palate. The drying quality is restrained and pleasant, leaving residual honeyed grain notes without harshness.

clean finishnoble hop lingeringhoneyed aftertaste
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
84
Taste
83
Appearance
86
Finish
79
Serve at 4–7°C

Serve at 4–7°C for the best flavour balance and aroma expression.

Pint glass

The classic — versatile, comfortable to hold and keeps the beer cool. No frills, no distractions: just the beer.

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