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Zötler Festbier

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Zötler Festbier is brewed for the Allgäuer Festwoche, the summer festival the region calls its fifth season, and is available from the start of June for as long as stocks last. It is a strong, summery gold with a fine-pored white head. The flavour rests on a harmonious, intense malt aroma. Original gravity is 13.7 %, strength 5.8 % ABV and bitterness 20 units.

ABV
5.8%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter
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
maltycleanbready
malty
clean
bready
Aroma
The nose is dominated by a harmonious, intense malt character with notes of soft bread grain and subtle honey.
not found:hoppy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Zötler Festbier

◎ Appearance

A bright, luminous golden hue with excellent clarity and a fine-pored white head that settles into a persistent collar. The carbonation is lively and even, producing steady streams of bubbles that maintain good lacing on the glass. The overall presentation is clean and inviting, characteristic of a well-crafted festival lager.

bright goldenfine white headexcellent claritypersistent lacing

◌ Aroma

The nose is dominated by a harmonious, intense malt character with notes of soft bread grain and subtle honey. Noble hop varieties contribute a delicate herbal undertone without overwhelming the profile. The overall impression is refined and balanced, with no harsh or off-putting notes.

intense maltbread grainsubtle honeydelicate herbal

◐ Taste

The palate opens with a soft, slightly sweet malt foundation that carries the grain character through mid-palate with a gentle, refined sweetness. Moderate, well-integrated bittering arrives smoothly, never aggressive, and provides balance without dominating the flavor. The finish is crisp and clean, allowing the malt quality to remain prominent throughout.

malt-forwardgentle sweetnessmoderate bitternesscrisp finish

◑ Finish

The finish is relatively short to medium, fading with grace and leaving a subtle malt residue on the palate. A light, refreshing dryness emerges as the beer warms slightly, inviting another sip.

clean dry-outmalt memory
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
79
Taste
77
Appearance
82
Finish
75
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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