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Engel Volksfestbier

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Malt sweetness, light fruity notes and a spicy edge in a full-bodied, easy-drinking beer, with a restrained hop bouquet far in the background. Hohenloher malts give it its weight. It is brewed for the Fränkisches Volksfest, from barley malt, hops and water, at 12 % original gravity, 5.5 % ABV and 19 bitterness units.

ABV
5.5%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter19 IBU
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
maltyspicyfruity
malty
spicy
fruity
noble hop
clean
bready
Aroma
The nose leads with soft, round malt sweetness from the Hohenloher barley, supported by gentle fruity esters suggesting ripe apple and stone fruit.
not found:hoppy,caramel,sour,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Engel Volksfestbier

◎ Appearance

Golden amber color with bright clarity and a fine, persistent white head that leaves delicate lacing down the glass. The beer displays lively carbonation throughout, with steady streams of bubbles rising through the clear body.

golden amberclearpersistent headfine carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with soft, round malt sweetness from the Hohenloher barley, supported by gentle fruity esters suggesting ripe apple and stone fruit. A restrained spicy note emerges in the background, while noble hops remain discreetly in the wings, never dominating the bouquet.

malt-forwardripe fruitsoft spicenoble hops subtle

◐ Taste

Full-bodied and smooth on the palate, with pronounced malt sweetness that coats the tongue and mid-palate. A subtle spicy warmth emerges alongside bready malt character, while the 19 IBUs provide light bitterness that cleanses without aggression. The finish remains crisp and clean, with lingering malty notes.

full-bodiedmalty sweetsmooth drinkinglow bitterness

◑ Finish

The aftertaste is pleasantly dry and refreshing, with malt and subtle spice lingering briefly before fading. A clean, crisp ending leaves the palate ready for the next sip.

dry finishrefreshingclean aftertaste
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
76
Taste
79
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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