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Festina Pêche

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Bright peach notes of pits and fuzzy rinds in the aroma; moderate to strong tartness in the flavor, slightly sweet from the peaches, with a quick finish, some perceived acidity and light carbonation. A neo-Berliner Weisse fermented with lactic cultures for an acidic, green apple-like character and delicately hopped; the yeast eats the natural peach sugars, so the fruit is woven into aroma and taste. 4.5 % ABV.

ABV
4.5%
Bitterness
Mild8 IBU
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
pale gold3
PaceSession
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
peachtartsour
peach
tart
sour
fruity
citrusy
Aroma
Vibrant peach character dominates the nose, with distinct notes of fuzzy peach skin and stone fruit pit aromatics.
not found:hoppy,caramel,clean,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Festina Pêche

◎ Appearance

Pale straw yellow with excellent clarity and a bright, luminous quality. A delicate white head forms with modest retention and fine, lacy lacing. Light carbonation creates a gentle effervescence without aggressive bubbling.

pale strawcrystal clearfine lacinggently carbonated

◌ Aroma

Vibrant peach character dominates the nose, with distinct notes of fuzzy peach skin and stone fruit pit aromatics. Behind the fruit sits a subtle green-apple tartness from the lactic fermentation, paired with restrained, delicate noble hop notes that add a whisper of herbal refinement without dominating.

peach stone fruitgreen apple tartnessdelicate hopsbright acidity

◐ Taste

Moderate to strong tartness arrives on the palate, with the natural peach sugars converted by yeast into a woven texture of fruit and acidity. A crisp, slightly sweet middle palate gives way to a pronounced sour character, creating a lively, refreshing mouthfeel. The finish is quick and dry, leaving a lingering green-apple and citrus note.

tart and sourpeach forwardcrisp palatedry finish

◑ Finish

The finish is short and clean, with lingering acidity and subtle citrus notes fading briskly. No harsh bitterness or astringency remains—only a refreshing, quenching dryness.

quick dry finishlingering acidity
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
82
Taste
79
Appearance
76
Finish
74
Serve at 6–9°C

Serve at 6–9°C for the best flavour balance and aroma expression.

Weizen glass

Tall and narrow at the base, flaring at the top — designed to hold the abundant foam of a wheat beer while showcasing its hazy golden body.

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What is a Berliner Weisse?

Berliner Weisse is a distinctive beer style with its own characteristic flavour, aroma and colour. Discover what makes it unique and find similar beers on hopIQ.

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