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Kirtabier

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Flowers and spices in the nose with citrus notes; on the palate a sweetish start gives way to caramel and a fine bitterness. Deep golden under a fine-pored white head, 5.5% ABV from 13.4% Stammwürze. Kirta is a traditional Bavarian celebration, and when the autumn fair season winds down, this festive beer arrives.

ABV
5.5%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter
Citrus hop 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
caramelfloralspicy
caramel
floral
spicy
citrusy
malty
clean
Aroma
The nose opens with pronounced floral and spice notes, supported by subtle citrus undertones that add brightness.
also:bready
not found:hoppy,roasted,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Kirtabier

◎ Appearance

Deep golden hue with excellent clarity and a fine-pored white head that settles into a persistent collar. The carbonation is moderate and even, typical of a well-crafted Festbier. Lacing clings delicately to the glass as the beer is consumed.

deep goldenwhite headfine-pored foamclear

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with pronounced floral and spice notes, supported by subtle citrus undertones that add brightness. Noble hop character mingles with soft Malz sweetness, creating an inviting and layered bouquet. The overall impression is herbaceous and refined, without any harsh alcohol presence.

floralspicycitrus notesnoble hops

◐ Taste

The palate begins with a gentle sweetness before caramel malt flavors emerge in the mid-palate, adding body and a bready quality. A fine bitterness develops on the finish, balanced enough to complement rather than dominate the overall profile. The 5.5% ABV allows the beer to remain clean and refreshing despite its malty foundation.

caramel maltfine bitternesssoft sweetnessclean finish

◑ Finish

The finish is moderately long with a lingering caramel note that fades to a crisp, slightly dry aftertaste. The bitterness diminishes gracefully, leaving a pleasant malty impression on the palate.

moderate lengthdry finishmalty aftertaste
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
85
Taste
83
Appearance
84
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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About Festbier

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