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Faust Sommerfestbier

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Malty-floral and malt-led, full of body, with a fine hop bloom and restrained notes of tobacco. Light golden in the glass. At 13.3 percent original gravity and 5.4 percent ABV it has the substance for a long evening. The brewery pours the summer festbier from March to October, and brews it at Brauhaus Faust in Miltenberg on the River Main.

ABV
5.4%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter
Herbal, floral 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
maltyfloralsmoky
malty
floral
smoky
clean
bready
Aroma
The nose leads with soft, floral notes from noble hops, layered beneath a pronounced malty sweetness.
not found:hoppy,caramel,fruity,spicy

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Faust Sommerfestbier

◎ Appearance

Light golden hue with bright clarity and a pale straw tone in the glass. A fine, stable head forms with good retention and delicate lacing that clings to the sides. The carbonation is moderate and evenly distributed, lending a refined visual presence to the beer.

light goldenclearfine head lacingwell-carbonated

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with soft, floral notes from noble hops, layered beneath a pronounced malty sweetness. Subtle hints of tobacco and herbal character emerge on deeper inhalation, grounding the aromatic profile. A clean, grain-forward foundation supports the composition without any harsh or oxidative edges.

floral hopsmaltytobaccoclean grain

◐ Taste

The palate opens full-bodied and smooth, with a substantial malt character that carries notes of bread and light honey. The moderate bitterness from the noble hops remains restrained and integrated, allowing the malt's richness to dominate. A hint of tobacco smoke lingers in the mid-palate, adding complexity to the otherwise straightforward malt-forward profile.

malt-drivenfull-bodiedsmoothrestrained bitterness

◑ Finish

The finish is clean and dry, with the malt's sweetness fading gradually into a subtle herbal and tobacco undertone. This beer sustains interest through a moderately long finish without becoming heavy or cloying.

drytobacco notesmoderate length
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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