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Allgäuer Brauhaus Winterfestbier

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A seasonal lager for Advent and Christmas, brewed to 13.3 °P and a notch stronger than the year-round lagers of the house. Malt leads in the smell, and the taste is robust and spicy.

ABV
5.5%
Bitterness
Mild
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
maltyspicyclean
malty
spicy
clean
bready
Aroma
Malt dominates the nose, offering warm, slightly sweet grain notes with hints of bread and subtle spice undertones.
not found:hoppy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Allgäuer Brauhaus Winterfestbier

◎ Appearance

Light amber to pale golden in color, with good clarity and a fine, persistent white head that leaves delicate lacing on the glass. Carbonation is moderate and well-integrated, creating a soft, refined visual presence typical of the Festbier style.

pale goldenclearfine white headmoderate carbonation

◌ Aroma

Malt dominates the nose, offering warm, slightly sweet grain notes with hints of bread and subtle spice undertones. Noble hops provide a restrained herbal and floral backdrop that complements rather than overshadows the malt character, creating a balanced and inviting bouquet.

malt-forwardbread notesherbal spicenoble hop

◐ Taste

The palate opens with robust malt sweetness and a gentle spice character that unfolds through the mid-palate. Bitterness remains low and refined, allowing the malty body to express itself fully while maintaining good balance and drinkability throughout.

malt sweetnessspicylow bitternessclean finish

◑ Finish

The finish is dry and moderately long, with the spice notes persisting gently into the aftertaste. A clean, slightly crisp conclusion leaves the palate refreshed without any cloying residue.

dry finishspice aftertastecrisp
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
78
Taste
77
Appearance
79
Finish
77
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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About Festbier

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What is a Festbier?

Festbier is a distinctive beer style with its own characteristic flavour, aroma and colour. Discover what makes it unique and find similar beers on hopIQ.

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