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Schell's Festbier

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A moderately malty backbone and subtle nuttiness add depth to this 6.2% Festbier, which stays crisp and refreshing. It is brewed by Team Nevertheless with Minnesota-grown, sustainable Kernza grain. Schell's describes it as easy-drinking and perfect for celebrating, and at 6.2% it sits above its 5.8% Oktoberfest.

ABV
6.2%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter
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
maltynuttyclean
malty
nutty
clean
bready
Aroma
The nose opens with soft, grainy malt notes and a subtle nuttiness that adds pleasant depth without dominating.
not found:hoppy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Schell's Festbier

◎ Appearance

Pale golden hue with excellent clarity and a bright, white head that settles into a thin collar of fine bubbles. Carbonation is lively and persistent, creating a steady stream of small beads that maintain good head retention throughout the pour. The beer presents a clean, inviting visual that reflects its crisp character.

pale goldenbright clarityfine white headwell-carbonated

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with soft, grainy malt notes and a subtle nuttiness that adds pleasant depth without dominating. Low noble hop character provides gentle herbal and floral undertones that keep the profile clean and balanced. The overall impression is restrained and approachable, with no harsh or aggressive notes.

soft grainsubtle nuttinessdelicate noble hopsclean and balanced

◐ Taste

A moderately malty entry establishes the beer's backbone, with toasted grain and bready character filling the mid-palate. The nutty profile emerges gently, adding soft complexity without overshadowing the crisp, refreshing foundation. Bitterness remains measured at 22 IBU, providing just enough definition to prevent flatness while maintaining easy drinkability.

malty entrybready notesmeasured bitternesssmooth drinking

◑ Finish

The finish is clean and dry, fading gracefully without lingering bitterness or harsh tannins. A subtle grain sweetness persists briefly before the beer returns to a refreshing, neutral palate, leaving room for the next sip.

clean fadelightly sweetinviting return
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
76
Taste
78
Appearance
80
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?

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