Festooning

◎ Appearance

Festooning presents a clear amber hue with excellent transparency, reflecting the Vienna and Munich malt base. A dense, off-white head forms readily and persists with fine Schaumhaftung down the glass. Carbonation is moderate and well-integrated, typical of a traditional lager conditioning.

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with warm honey and caramel notes, underscored by the distinctive character of Central European malts. A subtle bread-crust aroma emerges—fresh-baked and slightly toasted—with no aggressive hop presence. The overall bouquet is clean and malt-forward, speaking to the traditional double decoction method.

◐ Taste

The palate enters with restrained malty sweetness, building a soft, approachable mid-palate character. Munich and Vienna malts deliver layers of caramel and light bread notes without cloying density. A subtle, refined bitterness (22 IBU) arrives in the mid-palate and carries through, preventing the beer from becoming heavy and maintaining balance.

◑ Finish

The finish is clean and relatively dry, with the noble hop bitterness lingering gently on the palate. Residual sweetness fades promptly, leaving an impression of toasted grain and bread crust.