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Festbier

Altenburger Brauerei
Germany·Festbier
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Finely spiced and full-bodied. Light amber in the glass, 6.0 % ABV, 22 IBU and 13.5 °P, hopped with Magnum and Perle. The Altenburger Brauerei, founded in 1871, has been run by the Leikeim family since 1991 and brews with raw materials from central Germany in the copper kettles of its listed brewhouse from 1913/14.

ABV
6%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter22 IBU
SRM
golden7
PaceA Few
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
spicynoble hopmalty
spicy
noble hop
malty
clean
bready
Aroma
The nose opens with soft, spicy notes from the Magnum and Perle hops, layered beneath warm, biscuity malt aromatics.
not found:hoppy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Festbier

◎ Appearance

Light amber hue fills the glass with bright, translucent clarity. A modest head forms and persists with fine, delicate lacing that clings to the glass. Carbonation is gentle and steady, reflecting the beer's restrained character.

light amberclearfine lacinggentle carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with soft, spicy notes from the Magnum and Perle hops, layered beneath warm, biscuity malt aromatics. A faint bread-like character emerges, rounded and inviting without aggressive herb or floral intensity. The overall profile is harmonious and approachable.

noble hopsbiscuit maltbready undertonespice

◐ Taste

Full-bodied entry delivers considerable malt sweetness balanced against measured, clean bitterness from the noble hop blend. The mid-palate maintains body and smoothness, with subtle peppery spice and a lingering malty backbone. Bitterness remains restrained at 22 IBU, never overshadowing the grain character.

full-bodiedmalty sweetnessclean bitternessnoble hop

◑ Finish

The aftertaste is crisp and refreshing, with lingering malt notes that dry gradually without harshness. A gentle spice accent persists, leaving the palate smooth and ready for another sip.

crisp finishmalty aftertastesmooth
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
78
Taste
80
Appearance
77
Finish
76
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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