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Medium-high bread dough and a clean, moderately strong malty flavor carry this golden Festbier, which the brewery likens to a heavy-bodied Helles with more hop flavor. German Pilsner, Vienna and Munich malts go through a traditional double decoction, with natural carbonation. Festbier began replacing Export in Germany in the early 1990s; this one has 5.8% ABV and 27 IBU.

ABV
5.8%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter27 IBU
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
breadymaltyclean
bready
malty
clean
hoppy
noble hop
Aroma
The nose leads with pronounced bread dough and fresh malt, supported by a clean, grainy quality from the double decoction process.
not found:juicy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Festbier

◎ Appearance

Bright golden color with excellent clarity and a dense, persistent white head that builds substantial lacing down the glass. Fine carbonation delivers steady streams of bubbles, creating a refined visual presentation characteristic of the Festbier style. The beer maintains strong head retention throughout the tasting.

bright goldendense white headexcellent clarityfine carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with pronounced bread dough and fresh malt, supported by a clean, grainy quality from the double decoction process. Noble hop character emerges in the mid-range with subtle floral and herbal notes, while the overall impression remains restrained and balanced rather than aggressive.

bread doughfresh maltnoble hopsclean grain

◐ Taste

Entry is full and malty with substantial breadiness that carries through the mid-palate, supported by the beer's medium-high body and smooth mouthfeel. Noble hops provide a gentle, crisp backbone without asserting bitterness; the 27 IBU sits comfortably beneath the malt sweetness. Clean fermentation allows the Vienna and Munich malt character to remain the focal point.

full-bodied maltybread notessmoothgentle hop bitternesscrisp

◑ Finish

The finish is moderately dry and refreshing, with the noble hops and residual malt sweetness fading into a clean, pleasant aftertaste. No harsh edges or rough edges linger; the beer leaves the palate ready for another sip.

clean finishrefreshingmalt sweetness
80
hopIQ score
Aroma
78
Taste
82
Appearance
85
Finish
78
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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