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Festbier

Schlossbrauerei Kaltenberg
Germany·Festbier
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A golden lager brewed in the traditional Bavarian Festbier style, featuring a smooth malt character with subtle noble hop notes. This celebratory beer is known for its clean, crisp finish and balanced sweetness that makes it perfect for festive occasions.

ABV
6.3%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter
SRM
golden8
PaceA Few
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
What makes this beer itself
MaltHop
cleanmaltynoble hop
clean
malty
noble hop
honey
hoppy
bready
Aroma
The nose is clean and inviting with prominent malt notes reminiscent of freshly baked bread and subtle grain sweetness.
not found:juicy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Festbier

◎ Appearance

This Festbier presents a beautiful golden hue with excellent clarity and a fine, persistent white head. The beer displays vibrant carbonation with a steady stream of bubbles, indicating proper conditioning typical of traditional Bavarian lagers.

goldenclearwhite headbright

◌ Aroma

The nose is clean and inviting with prominent malt notes reminiscent of freshly baked bread and subtle grain sweetness. Noble hops provide delicate, understated floral and herbal notes that complement rather than dominate the aromatic profile.

breadmaltnoble hopsclean

◐ Taste

The palate opens with smooth malt character featuring grain and bread-like sweetness that evolves gracefully across the mid-palate. A balanced interplay between subtle sweetness and restrained hop bitterness creates a refreshing, crisp sensation without any harsh edges.

maltysmoothbalancedsoft

◑ Finish

The finish is exceptionally clean and crisp, with the sweetness gently fading to reveal a dry, refreshing aftertaste. The medium body carries through to a satisfying conclusion that invites another sip.

cleancrispdry
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
78
Taste
83
Appearance
84
Finish
82
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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