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Oktoberfest

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A copper autumn lager on pale and Munich malt, hopped with Hallertau, Perle and Quebec Crystal. Munich malt sets the tone: barley sugar and toasted bread crust with a light nutty edge, and enough residual sweetness to fill the middle. Hopping is restrained at 20 IBU and reads herbal rather than bitter. The body is fuller than the strength suggests and the finish closes clean and malty.

ABV
6%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter20 IBU
Malt-forward bitterness
SRM
amber14
PaceA Few
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
maltytoastyherbal
malty
toasty
herbal
clean
nutty
caramel
Aroma
The nose leads with Munich malt character: toasted bread crust and barley sugar with a gentle nutty undertone.
also:bready
not found:hoppy,roasted,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Oktoberfest

◎ Appearance

A clear copper lager with a deep amber hue that catches the light warmly. The head is dense and persistent, clinging to the glass in fine lacing. Carbonation is moderate and well-integrated, supporting steady effervescence without aggressive bubbling.

copper, clearpersistent headfine lacing

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with Munich malt character: toasted bread crust and barley sugar with a gentle nutty undertone. Behind this lies restrained herbal hopwork from Hallertau and Perle, contributing soft green and floral notes without sharp edges. No yeast-driven esters intrude; the profile remains focused and malt-forward.

toasted breadbarley sugarsoft herbalnutty edge

◐ Taste

Entry is smooth and welcoming, with residual sweetness from Munich malt establishing body quickly. The mid-palate fills with toasted grain, subtle caramel, and biscuity notes, while herbal hopwork keeps the sweetness in check without asserting bitterness. At 20 IBU, the finish remains malty and clean, with no astringency.

malt-forwardtoasted grainbalanced sweetnesssmooth body

◑ Finish

The close is clean and dry-leaning, with malty residue and a whisper of bread crust lingering. No harsh edges or lingering bitterness; the aftertaste fades gracefully within moments.

clean, drymalty fade
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
82
Taste
82
Appearance
85
Finish
78
Serve at 7–9°C

Serve at 7–9°C for the best flavour balance and aroma expression.

Stein

The sturdy German stein maintains temperature and keeps carbonation intact. Built for long, convivial drinking.

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What is a Märzen?

Märzens are Bavarian lagers with 5.8–6.3% ABV. Rich toasty malt — bread, caramel, biscuit — with clean lager fermentation and low bitterness.

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