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Faust Michelsmess Festbier

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Notes of honey, malt-led and full-bodied, glowing golden in the glass. At 13.9 percent original gravity and 5.9 percent ABV it stands firm, and the honey gives the malt a soft side. The beer is brewed as a seasonal beer for the Michaelismesse in Miltenberg, home of Brauhaus Faust. It appears only for that occasion.

ABV
5.9%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter
Malt-forward bitterness
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
honeymaltyclean
honey
malty
clean
bready
Aroma
Honey dominates the nose, layered over a rich Malz foundation that carries notes of bread and grain.
not found:hoppy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Faust Michelsmess Festbier

◎ Appearance

A glowing golden hue fills the glass, bright and clean with excellent clarity. The head forms generously and holds with good retention, laying down fine lacing as it recedes. Carbonation is present without aggression, giving the beer a composed visual presence.

glowing goldenbright clarityfine lacing

◌ Aroma

Honey dominates the nose, layered over a rich Malz foundation that carries notes of bread and grain. The malt character is soft and inviting rather than sharp, with a subtle sweetness that draws the nose deeper. Noble hops provide a gentle floral backdrop, grounding the aromatics in balance.

honey-forwardsoft Malznoble hops

◐ Taste

The palate enters full-bodied and malty, with honey providing a gentle sweetness that prevents the beer from becoming cloying. Mid-palate shows good body and a bready richness, while the 22 IBU integration is restrained and clean, offering structure without harsh bitterness. The malt stays at the centre, supported by a crisp finish that prevents heaviness.

full-bodiedhoney sweetnessclean bitterness

◑ Finish

The finish is smooth and moderately long, with honey notes lingering pleasantly against the malty backdrop. A light crispness cuts through, leaving the palate refreshed and ready for another sip.

smoothhoney lingering
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
78
Taste
79
Appearance
80
Finish
76
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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