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Diamond Bear Fest

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A lager in the classic Märzen and Oktoberfest style, aged cold for smoothness: a pleasant malty sweetness leads into a smooth finish. Diamond Bear brews it as its fall seasonal. Co-founder Russ Melton served four years in the military in Germany, where he acquired a taste for fine beers.

ABV
6.1%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter32 IBU
SRM
amber9
PaceA Few
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
What makes this beer itself
MaltHop
maltytoastyclean
malty
toasty
clean
caramel
bready
Aroma
The nose leads with rounded, sweet malt character—hints of caramel and soft bread notes emerge without any sharp edges.
not found:hoppy,roasted,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Diamond Bear Fest

◎ Appearance

Diamond Bear Fest presents a bright, deep golden hue with excellent clarity. The head forms dense and persistent, with fine Schaumkleiden that cling to the glass walls throughout the drinking experience. Carbonation appears moderate and well-integrated.

deep goldenclearpersistent headfine lacing

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with rounded, sweet malt character—hints of caramel and soft bread notes emerge without any sharp edges. Restrained noble hop aromatics provide a gentle, grassy undertone that complements rather than dominates. The overall impression is clean and inviting, with no yeast-driven esters.

sweet maltcaramel notesgentle hoppybread-like

◐ Taste

The palate opens with pronounced malty sweetness that carries through the mid-palate with toasty, caramel-forward character. Moderate bitterness from Edelhopfen emerges mid-sip, balancing the malt without asserting dominance. The finish transitions to a smooth, clean conclusion with lingering malt backbone.

malty-sweettoastedbalanced bitternesssmooth drinking

◑ Finish

The finish is clean and dry, with residual caramel maltiness fading gradually over several seconds. No harsh tannins or astringency—only a gentle, slightly sweet malt aftertaste.

cleanmalty fade
80
hopIQ score
Aroma
78
Taste
82
Appearance
82
Finish
78
Serve at 7–9°C

Serve at 7–9°C for the best flavour balance and aroma expression.

Stein

The sturdy German stein maintains temperature and keeps carbonation intact. Built for long, convivial drinking.

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About Märzen

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What is a Märzen?

Märzens are Bavarian lagers with 5.8–6.3% ABV. Rich toasty malt — bread, caramel, biscuit — with clean lager fermentation and low bitterness.

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