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Löwenbräu Oktoberfestbier

Löwenbräu
Germany·Festbier
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Löwenbräu Oktoberfestbier is the brewery's seasonal festival lager, brewed each year for the Löwenbräu tent at the Munich Oktoberfest. At 13.7 degrees Plato it is stronger than the everyday pale lager, yet it pours bright and clear in a light golden colour. The palate is full and malty, with honeyed grain, soft bread and a gentle spicy hop note, lifted by a faint yeasty tang. The finish is rounded and easy, with a mild, balanced bitterness.

ABV
6.1%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter
Malt-forward bitterness
SRM
amber9
PaceA Few
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
What makes this beer itself
MaltHop
maltyhoneybready
malty
honey
bready
spicy hop
yeasty
clean
Aroma
The nose leads with soft, honeyed grain and gentle bread notes characteristic of the malt bill.
not found:hoppy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Löwenbräu Oktoberfestbier

◎ Appearance

Pours a bright, light golden colour with excellent clarity and a fine, persistent white head. Carbonation is lively without excess, with good head retention and attractive lacing that clings to the glass as you drink.

bright goldenclearfine white headgood lacing

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with soft, honeyed grain and gentle bread notes characteristic of the malt bill. A subtle spicy hop character emerges in the background, complemented by a faint yeasty tang that adds complexity without dominating.

honeyed grainsoft breadsubtle spicedelicate yeast

◐ Taste

Full and malty on entry, with pronounced honeyed grain and bready sweetness that carries through the mid-palate. The spicy hop character provides gentle definition, while a mild, balanced bitterness emerges toward the finish, keeping the beer from tasting cloying.

full malt characterhoneyed sweetnessbroadshoulderdgently bitter

◑ Finish

The finish is rounded and easy-drinking, with a mild, lingering bitterness that fades gracefully. A soft yeasty note persists in the aftertaste, leaving the palate clean and refreshed.

rounded finishclean aftertastegentle fade
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
75
Taste
80
Appearance
82
Finish
76
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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