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Barre Festbier

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Barre Festbier is a malt-forward, bottom-fermented lager that is less hop-driven than a pils and stands apart through its deep amber colour. Soft malt aromas meet fine floral hop notes, giving a round, balanced body. It comes across as mild and lightly malty.

Bitterness
Lightly bitter
Herbal, floral bitterness
SRM
amber9
Where this beer sits
Body
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Sweetness
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Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
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Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
maltyfloralclean
malty
floral
clean
honey
bready
Aroma
Soft, rounded malt character dominates the nose, with gentle caramel and toasted grain undertones that suggest careful kilning.
not found:hoppy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Barre Festbier

◎ Appearance

Deep amber hue with brilliant clarity and a fine, persistent white head that clings elegantly to the glass. The carbonation is moderate and even, typical of a carefully conditioned lager. Light plays through the liquid with a warm, inviting glow.

deep amberbright clarityfine head retention

◌ Aroma

Soft, rounded malt character dominates the nose, with gentle caramel and toasted grain undertones that suggest careful kilning. Fine floral hop notes emerge from beneath, offering refined spice and herbal complexity without assertiveness. The overall impression is one of balance and restraint.

soft maltfloral hopscaramel notes

◐ Taste

The palate opens with mild malty sweetness that fills the mouth without heaviness, developing into a smooth, lightly grainy mid-palate. Bitterness is restrained at 22 IBU, integrating harmoniously with the malt rather than challenging it. The body is round and polished, with clean lager fermentation character throughout.

malty sweetnessbalanced bitternesssmooth lager

◑ Finish

The finish fades gradually and cleanly, leaving behind subtle malt sweetness and a whisper of herbal hop character. Aftertaste remains dry and refreshing without any harsh edges.

clean finishmalt reminiscence
76
hopIQ score
Aroma
76
Taste
76
Appearance
78
Finish
74
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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What is a Festbier?

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