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pFriem Oktoberfest

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pFriem Oktoberfest follows the golden festival lager that replaced the darker Märzen in the Munich beer tents, lighter in colour and body but still led by malt. Pilsner and Vienna malts meet Spalt and Tettnang hops and a lager yeast. Brilliant gold under fluffy white foam, it smells of rising bread dough, biscuit, honeydew melon, green apple and wildflowers. The palate is round, with honey, sourdough, white grape and a hint of lavender, and the finish stays crisp.

ABV
6.1%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter22 IBU
Malt-forward bitterness
SRM
amber9
PaceA Few

AWARDS

Bronze · 2019
Brussels Beer Challenge
Oktoberfest-Style Lager
★Bronze — Brussels Beer Challenge (Oktoberfest-Style Lager)
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
What makes this beer itself
MaltHop
breadyhoneymalty
bready
honey
malty
floral
noble hop
fruity
Aroma
The nose opens with rising bread dough and biscuit, grounded in the soft sweetness of Pilsner and Vienna malts.
also:clean
not found:hoppy,caramel,sour,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for pFriem Oktoberfest

◎ Appearance

Brilliant gold under a fluffy white head that clings persistently to the glass. The beer displays excellent clarity with fine carbonation that rises steadily. The foam retention speaks to proper conditioning and a well-balanced malt structure.

brilliant goldfluffy white headexcellent clarityfine carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with rising bread dough and biscuit, grounded in the soft sweetness of Pilsner and Vienna malts. Honeydew melon and green apple bring delicate fruitiness, while Spalt and Tettnang hops contribute a whisper of wildflower and herbal restraint. The overall impression is clean and inviting, with no sharp edges.

bread doughbiscuithoneydew melongreen applewildflowers

◐ Taste

The palate enters round and malt-forward, with honey and sourdough providing warm, comforting notes. White grape and a subtle hint of lavender emerge mid-palate, adding complexity and floral character. The 22 IBU provides gentle structure without overwhelming the delicate malt profile.

malt-forwardhoneysourdoughwhite grapelavender

◑ Finish

The finish remains crisp and clean, with the lager yeast contributing clarity and the hops providing just enough definition to prevent cloyness. The aftertaste fades gently without lingering sweetness.

crisp finishcleandry farewell
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
85
Taste
83
Appearance
88
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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