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Fest Bier

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Toasty, biscuit notes from German malts meet the earthy, floral tones of noble hops in this 5.3% Festbier. It is inspired by the lagers poured at Munich's Oktoberfest, finishes crisp and is made for a Prost-worthy pint. The brewery releases it in August as one of its 2026 limited releases, and it is served in the taproom.

ABV
5.3%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter
Malt-forward 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
toastynoble hopearthy
toasty
noble hop
earthy
floral
bready
malty
Aroma
The nose leads with toasty, biscuit-driven malt character derived from German grain, complemented by the gentle earthiness and delicate floral notes of noble hops.
also:clean
not found:hoppy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Fest Bier

◎ Appearance

A pale golden hue with excellent clarity and a dense, persistent head that clings to the glass in fine lacing. The carbonation is lively and well-integrated, creating a gentle effervescence that underscores the beer's refreshing character. The visual presentation is bright and inviting, befitting a classic Festbier.

pale goldencleardense headfine lacing

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with toasty, biscuit-driven malt character derived from German grain, complemented by the gentle earthiness and delicate floral notes of noble hops. There is a clean, grassy undertone that speaks to careful noble hop selection and handling. The overall aromatic profile is balanced and understated, lacking any harsh alcohol or yeast-driven notes.

toasty maltnoble hopsearthy, floralclean

◐ Taste

The palate opens with a bready, malty sweetness that gives way to a refined noble hop bitterness (22 IBU) that frames rather than dominates. The mid-palate maintains a smooth, clean character with underlying earthy and floral hop notes, while the malt backbone provides a subtle biscuit finish. Crisp carbonation cuts through cleanly without harshness, keeping the drinking experience refreshing throughout.

breadymaltynoble bitternesssmooth

◑ Finish

The finish is crisp and clean, with the noble hop bitterness fading to a dry, slightly earthy conclusion. The aftertaste remains malt-forward and biscuity, with no lingering alcohol warmth despite the modest 5.3% ABV.

crisp finishdryclean aftertaste
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
82
Taste
84
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

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What is a Festbier?

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