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Karmeliten Festbier

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Floral notes, hay and herbs and a touch of fresh citrus open the aroma, then sweet malt arrives, almost caramel-like, with a fine bitterness underneath and a strong, balanced body. Golden-yellow under a fine white head, 5.5% ABV from 13.4% Stammwürze. It returns every year from 1 July and again from 15 November, while stocks last.

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
floralmaltyherbal
floral
malty
herbal
caramel
citrusy
clean
Aroma
The nose opens with pronounced floral and herbal notes layered over hay-like character, followed by fresh citrus accents that provide brightness.
not found:hoppy,roasted,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Karmeliten Festbier

◎ Appearance

Brilliant golden-yellow hue with excellent clarity and a fine, persistent white head that clings to the glass with delicate lacing. The carbonation is lively and well-integrated, creating a refined visual presentation typical of the Festbier style.

brilliant goldenfine white headcrisp carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with pronounced floral and herbal notes layered over hay-like character, followed by fresh citrus accents that provide brightness. Behind this lies a sweet, almost caramel-like malt presence that anchors the bouquet without overwhelming the delicate hop aromatics.

floral and herbalcaramel-tinged maltfresh citrus

◐ Taste

The palate is dominated by a sweet, malty foundation with pronounced caramel qualities balanced by a fine, restrained bitterness that builds gradually. The full body carries these elements through cleanly, with herbal and subtle citrus notes providing texture and complexity throughout the mid-palate.

sweet malt corebalanced bitternessfull-bodied

◑ Finish

The finish is clean and dry with lingering malt sweetness that fades to a gentle herbal bitterness. A refreshing quality persists, inviting return sips without heaviness.

clean, drylingering malt
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
84
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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About Festbier

Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives

What is a Festbier?

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