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Hubertus Festbock

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Malt-driven and spicy, with a strong malt aroma, a gentle hop note and a mild hop side that stays clear of harshness: the Festbock is the brewery's fine speciality for everyone who appreciates something special, full-bodied in enjoyment. It is brewed in Laa an der Thaya under the Reinheitsgebot of 1516, with malt from Lower Austria and Burgenland and extremely soft water from the brewery's own well, and it lagers cold like all Hubertus beers.

ABV
7.5%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter
SRM
deep amber15
PaceSipper
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
What makes this beer itself
MaltHop
maltyspicynoble hop
malty
spicy
noble hop
clean
caramel
Aroma
The nose leads with pronounced malt character—toasted grain and subtle caramel notes dominate.
not found:hoppy,roasted,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Hubertus Festbock

◎ Appearance

Deep amber to copper hue with excellent clarity and a rich, persistent head that clings to the glass with fine lacing. The body shows good density without cloudiness, and carbonation is moderate and well-integrated, supporting the full-bodied character.

deep amberclearpersistent headfine lacing

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with pronounced malt character—toasted grain and subtle caramel notes dominate. Noble hop aromatics provide a spicy, herbal undertone that remains gentle and refined, never aggressive, while the overall impression is clean and inviting.

toasted maltcaramelspicy hopclean, refined

◐ Taste

Full-bodied on entry with rich malt sweetness balanced by a low, noble bitterness that emerges mid-palate without harshness. The spice character translates to a gentle warmth on the tongue, and the finish remains smooth despite the 7.5% alcohol, which contributes a subtle boozy undertone rather than heat.

full malt sweetnessnoble bitternesssmooth warmthwell-integrated alcohol

◑ Finish

Medium-length finish with lingering malt and a dry, clean aftertaste. The alcohol presence becomes slightly more apparent in the final moments, but remains balanced and dignified.

malt lingeringdry cleandignified warmth
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
85
Taste
84
Appearance
80
Finish
78
Serve at 9–12°C

Serve at 9–12°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 Bock

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What is a Bock?

Bocks are strong German lagers with 6.5–7.5% ABV. Rich malt sweetness — toast, chocolate, caramel — with low bitterness and a warming finish.

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