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Oktoberfest

Scotland·Festbier
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Vibrant citrus and herbal notes lift a sessionable, pleasantly bitter lager. It is BrewDog's German-style festival lager for the Oktoberfest period and beyond: Simcoe and Loral hops over Pale Ale and Light Munich malts at 4.5%, to be decanted into your fanciest stein. The label line is SEHR. GUT. BIER.

ABV
4.5%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter
Citrus hop 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
citrusyherbalhoppy
citrusy
herbal
hoppy
malty
clean
bready
Aroma
Simcoe and Loral hops deliver vibrant citrus and herbal aromatics—lime zest and dried herbs lead the charge.
not found:juicy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Oktoberfest

◎ Appearance

Pale golden hue with excellent clarity, characteristic of a refined lager. A dense, ivory head forms readily and clings persistently to the glass, leaving distinct lacing with each sip. Bright carbonation animates the body without aggression.

pale goldclearpersistent head lacing

◌ Aroma

Simcoe and Loral hops deliver vibrant citrus and herbal aromatics—lime zest and dried herbs lead the charge. Beneath them lies a clean, subtle malt foundation from Pale Ale and Light Munich malts, with no yeast character or adjunct noise. The nose is inviting and crisp, never heavy or overripe.

citrus, limeherbal, dried herbsclean malt

◐ Taste

The entry is lean and refreshing, allowing hop bitterness to assert itself cleanly across the palate at 22 IBU. Citrus notes from the hops meld with a biscuity, bready Malz character that provides structure without sweetness. The finish remains pleasantly bitter and dry, with no clinging residue.

herbal bitternessbiscuit, breadcrisp, dry

◑ Finish

A medium-length, cleanly bitter aftertaste that fades with composure. The citrus and herbal hop notes linger softly as the malt recedes.

bitter aftertasteherbal fade
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
80
Taste
78
Appearance
82
Finish
75
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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