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Fine malt notes meet a delicate hop aroma, with fruity and spicy touches and a lively sparkle. This clear, golden bottom-fermented Festbier is brewed from a stronger wort, 5.6% ABV, from water, barley malt and hops, and served at 7–9 °C. It is a seasonal beer: Falken brews it for the festive months, so it turns up around the end of October and stays until the year's end.

ABV
5.6%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter
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
maltyfruityspicy
malty
fruity
spicy
noble hop
clean
bready
Aroma
The nose opens with soft, grainy malt character providing a clean, bready foundation.
not found:hoppy,caramel,sour,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Festbier

◎ Appearance

A clear, bright golden hue characteristic of a bottom-fermented lager. The beer presents a fine, persistent white head with good retention and delicate lacing that clings to the glass. Lively carbonation creates a fine bead throughout, lending visual liveliness to the pour.

bright goldenclearfine white head

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with soft, grainy malt character providing a clean, bready foundation. Delicate noble-hop aromas emerge with subtle floral and herbal notes, complemented by gentle fruity esters and a whisper of spice. The overall impression is refined and elegant, without aggressive or prominent notes.

malt-forwardnoble hopfruity-spicy

◐ Taste

The palate leads with smooth malt sweetness and grainy depth, building a soft, rounded mid-palate. Fruity and spicy character emerge gently, while restrained noble-hop bitterness provides balance without dominating. The beer remains crisp and clean throughout, with good body and a smooth-drinking quality that makes it approachable.

malty foundationcrisp balancesmooth drinking

◑ Finish

The finish is clean and refreshing, with the malt sweetness receding gracefully and mild hop bitterness lingering briefly. A pleasant, dry aftertaste leaves the palate refreshed and ready for the next sip.

cleanrefreshing
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
80
Taste
82
Appearance
84
Finish
80
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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