New Belgium Festbier
Toasty and bready aromatics, a light malt body and a touch of sweetness balanced by mild bitterness: Festbier is a Märzen-style lager brewed in the spirit of Oktoberfest from German malts and 100% Hallertau Mittelfrüh, then lagered for twelve weeks. A seasonal release; this year's lion on the label was drawn by Anne Fitch, who also created the original Fat Tire label.
Tasting Notes
AI-generated sensory profile for New Belgium Festbier
Serve at 7–9°C for the best flavour balance and aroma expression.
The sturdy German stein maintains temperature and keeps carbonation intact. Built for long, convivial drinking.
About Märzen
Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives
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.
Finding a similar Märzen
hopIQ matches by flavor profile — not just style label. A beer with the same toasty, bready, malty character as New Belgium Festbier will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.







