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Heimathafen Festbier

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Heimathafen's own interpretation of a Festbier, brewed because there is always a reason to celebrate. Malty at 5.5% ABV, naturally unfiltered and handmade in the Zughafen in Erfurt, the former storage hall at the old goods station where Jan Schlennstedt opened the brewery in April 2017.

ABV
5.5%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter
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
maltycleanbready
malty
clean
bready
Aroma
The nose leads with bread-forward malt character, showing soft grain sweetness and a biscuit-like earthiness.
not found:hoppy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Heimathafen Festbier

◎ Appearance

Golden-amber hue with a light, hazy appearance due to natural cloudiness from suspension through yeast. A modest white head forms with moderate retention and light lacing around the glass. Gentle carbonation creates a soft, approachable visual presentation.

golden-ambernaturally hazysoft headlight lacing

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with bread-forward malt character, showing soft grain sweetness and a biscuit-like earthiness. Noble hops provide restrained herbal and floral notes in the background, creating a clean, balanced aromatic profile. No aggressive fermentation esters; the overall impression remains grounded and approachable.

bread maltnoble hopsgrain sweetnessherbal backdrop

◐ Taste

Malty sweetness dominates the palate, with soft bread and grain notes building toward a smooth, full body. The 22 IBUs arrive as a crisp, clean counterpoint—enough to provide definition without sharp edges. Mid-palate remains clean and rounded, with the malt character gradually shifting to a light, drying finish.

malty sweetnesssmooth bodycrisp finishbalanced bitterness

◑ Finish

The finish is dry and clean, with gentle bread notes fading quickly into a light mineral dryness. Aftertaste remains short and refreshing, with no lingering sweetness or harsh bitterness.

dryrefreshingshort aftertaste
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
76
Taste
79
Appearance
77
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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What is a Festbier?

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