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Kaufbeurer Tänzelfestbier

Aktienbrauerei Kaufbeuren
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🌍 Germany · Festbier · One of 37 Festbiers in hopIQ

The beer brewed for the Tänzelfest, the historic town festival of Kaufbeuren, and golden rather than amber. At 13.5 degrees Plato the malt leads with bread dough, honey and a light biscuit sweetness, while Hallertauer Tradition and Spalter Select set a floral, mildly spicy top note. The body is full and smooth, and with only 18 IBU the finish stays malty and rounded, closing on a soft grain sweetness.

ABV
5.8%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter18 IBU
Malt-forward bitterness
SRM
amber9
How it drinks· Its pace, balance and relationship to the style.
Pace
sessionsipper
Balance
malt-ledhop-led
Style expression
textbookdistinctive
Where this beer sits· Four axes, the same for every beer in hopIQ.
Body
Lean body.
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
Dry finish.
drysweet
Bitterness
Soft bitterness.
mildbitter
Texture
Crisp mouthfeel.
crispcreamy

A sharp texture drives the beer — a clean, direct pour with room for the palate to fill in.

Character· What makes this beer itself — not just another Festbier.
Hop character
floral
noble hop
Malt character
malty
bready
honey
Fermentation & yeast
clean
Distinctive notes
spicy

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Kaufbeurer Tänzelfestbier

◎ Appearance

A bright golden hue dominates the glass, clear and luminous without any haze. The head forms with good density and displays fine, persistent lacing that clings to the glass walls. Carbonation appears moderate and well-integrated, creating a gentle, sustained effervescence.

bright goldenclearpersistent lacing

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with inviting bread dough and honey notes, grounded in the malt character at 13.5 degrees Plato. Hallertauer Tradition and Spalter Select hops contribute a floral lift with gentle spice undertones, creating a refined and balanced aromatic profile. The overall impression is warm and approachable rather than aggressive.

bread doughhoneyfloral spicenoble hops

◐ Taste

Entry brings a full, smooth palate with pronounced malty sweetness and biscuit depth. The mid-palate maintains this rounded, grain-forward character with subtle honey complexity and a whisper of herbal spice from the hops. At only 18 IBU, bitterness remains restrained, allowing the malt to remain the dominant voice throughout.

full-bodiedmalty sweetnessbiscuitsmooth

◑ Finish

The finish closes gently on soft grain sweetness with no sharp edges or astringency. A clean, malty aftertaste lingers briefly, leaving an impression of completeness and balance rather than any lingering bite.

maltysoft sweetnessclean
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
84
Taste
83
Appearance
80
Finish
79
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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of Kaufbeurer Tänzelfestbier

Serve at 4–7°C
Refrigerate, then rest 2 min

Serve at 4–7°C for the best flavour balance and aroma expression.

Pint glass
Recommended for this style

The classic — versatile, comfortable to hold and keeps the beer cool. No frills, no distractions: just the beer.

Store in a cool, dark place. Check the best-before date on the label for guidance.

Food Pairing

What to eat with Kaufbeurer Tänzelfestbier

About Festbier

Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives

What is a Festbier?

Festbier is a distinctive beer style with its own characteristic flavour, aroma and colour. Discover what makes it unique and find similar beers on hopIQ.

Finding a similar Festbier

hopIQ matches by flavor profile — not just style label. A beer with the same full-bodied, malty, smooth character as Kaufbeurer Tänzelfestbier will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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