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Oaktoberfest

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Rich malty fullness meets a subtle, smooth hop character from noble German hops. Decoction-mashed with Bavarian malts, this fall classic is made in honor of Bavarian tradition, and the brewery closes its description with the Bavarian tapping call O'zapft is. An autumn beer, listed as a fall classic, on draft and in cans.

ABV
5.8%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter20 IBU
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
maltynoble hopbready
malty
noble hop
bready
clean
Aroma
The nose leads with warm, grainy Malz character—bready and slightly sweet from the Bavarian malt bill.
not found:hoppy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Oaktoberfest

◎ Appearance

A clear, golden amber body with excellent clarity and a fine, persistent white head that leaves delicate lacing down the glass. The color reflects the decoction-mashed Bavarian malts, sitting at a medium amber depth. Carbonation is moderate and well-integrated, supporting gentle foam retention throughout.

golden amberclearpersistent head lacing

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with warm, grainy Malz character—bready and slightly sweet from the Bavarian malt bill. Noble German hops contribute a subtle, refined herbal and floral quality without any aggressive assertiveness. There is a clean, inviting malt-forward presence with restrained hop aromatics that speak to traditional Festbier brewing technique.

grainy Malzherbal noble hopsbready sweetness

◐ Taste

The palate opens with full, rich malty body and a smooth, clean malt sweetness that carries through the mid-palate. Noble hops provide gentle bitterness and a dry, crisp counterpoint without dominating the profile. The overall impression is well-balanced between substantial malt character and restrained, refined hop presence, with a clean finish that avoids any harshness or astringency.

full-bodied maltsmooth hop balancecrisp finish

◑ Finish

The finish is clean and moderately dry, with noble hop bitterness fading gracefully. A gentle malt sweetness lingers briefly before resolving into a refreshing, thirst-quenching aftertaste that invites another sip.

clean, dryrefreshing
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
80
Taste
83
Appearance
83
Finish
82
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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