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Hachenburger Festbier

Westerwald-Brauerei
Germany·Festbier
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The Festbier as the Westerwald builds it — 12.8° Stammwürze, 5.5% ABV, hopped restrained enough that the malt does the talking. Süffig without being sweet, richer than the Pils but nowhere near a bock. Made to disappear in a stein at long tables.

ABV
5.5%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter
Malt-forward bitterness
SRM
golden8
PaceA Few
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
maltycleanbready
malty
clean
bready
toasty
honey
herbal
Aroma
The nose leads with clean, grainy Malz notes—soft and slightly sweet without cloying.
also:hoppy
not found:juicy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Hachenburger Festbier

◎ Appearance

Pale golden with excellent transparency and a bright, inviting clarity. The head forms quickly and clings to the glass in a fine, persistent collar, leaving distinct lacing on each sip. Carbonation is moderate and well-integrated, supporting the beer's approachable, session-oriented character.

pale goldenclearpersistent headfine lacing

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with clean, grainy Malz notes—soft and slightly sweet without cloying. Gentle herbal Edelhopfen character emerges in the background, understated and measured. A whisper of honey and light bread crust rounds out the profile, with no aggressive floral or citrus elements.

grainy maltherbal hopshoney notesbread crust

◐ Taste

The palate opens with a soft, malty sweetness that anchors the beer's structure without heaviness. Bready, biscuity flavors develop mid-palate, complemented by subtle toasty undertones and a touch of honey. The 22 IBU provides restrained, clean bitterness—enough to keep the beer balanced and prevent sweetness from taking hold, yet never sharp or assertive.

malt-forwardbreadysmoothbalanced bitterness

◑ Finish

The finish is medium in length and refreshingly clean, with no lingering sweetness. The herbal hop character lingers gently, leaving a dry, slightly grainy aftertaste that invites the next sip.

clean finishdrycrisp
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
76
Taste
80
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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