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Höglwörther Maifestbier

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🌍 Germany · Festbier · One of 59 Festbiers in hopIQ

An unfiltered pale Festbier for spring, brewed in reference to the former brewhouse of Höglwörth Abbey from pale barley malt and Hallertauer Perle at an original gravity of 13.8 °P. It pours a sunny gold with a natural haze. Fresh, grassy hop aromas meet a gentle malt sweetness; tasters add grain, sweet malt and blossom honey, with the hops staying in the background. Floral and full-bodied, mild and smooth with little bitterness.

ABV
5.8%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter20 IBU
Malt-forward bitterness
SRM
amber9
How it drinks· Its pace, balance and relationship to the style.
Pace
sessionsipper
Balance
malt-ledhop-led
Where this beer sits· Four axes, the same for every beer in hopIQ.
Body
Lean body.
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
Dry finish.
drysweet
Bitterness
Soft bitterness.
mildbitter
Texture
Crisp mouthfeel.
crispcreamy

A sharp texture drives the beer — a clean, direct pour with room for the palate to fill in.

Character· What makes this beer itself — not just another Festbier.
Hop character
grassy
floral
Malt character
malty
honey
Fermentation & yeast
clean
Distinctive notes
smooth drinkinghazy

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Höglwörther Maifestbier

◎ Appearance

A luminous golden hue with a fine natural haze from the unfiltered malt, characteristic of spring Festbier tradition. The head forms with modest density and clings to the glass with delicate, persistent lacing. Bright carbonation animates the body without aggression, creating an inviting, sunlit presence.

sunny goldnaturally hazyfine lacing

◌ Aroma

Fresh and grassy hop character leads the nose, speaking to the Hallertauer Perle variety used in the brew. Behind the herbal notes sits a gentle malt sweetness—grain, sweet malt, and hints of blossom honey emerge on deeper inhalation. The hops remain restrained and refined, never dominating, allowing the pale barley malt its voice.

grassy, fresh hopssweet malt, honeyHallertauer character

◐ Taste

The palate opens soft and full, with a rounded malt foundation that carries grain sweetness through the mid-palate. Bitterness remains mild and integrated, supporting rather than asserting itself. The finish is smooth and clean, with a subtle floral dryness that lingers without harshness or astringency.

full-bodied, smoothmild bitternessmalt sweetness, floral

◑ Finish

A gentle, lingering departure with the floral notes persisting softly on the palate. The aftertaste remains dry and refreshing, without the heavy residue of a stronger beer.

soft, floral fadedry, refreshing
79
hopIQ score
Aroma
78
Taste
78
Appearance
81
Finish
79
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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of Höglwörther Maifestbier

Serve at 4–7°C
Refrigerate, then rest 2 min

Serve at 4–7°C for the best flavour balance and aroma expression.

Pint glass
Recommended for this style

The classic — versatile, comfortable to hold and keeps the beer cool. No frills, no distractions: just the beer.

Store in a cool, dark place. Check the best-before date on the label for guidance.

Food Pairing

What to eat with Höglwörther Maifestbier

About Festbier

Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives

What is a Festbier?

Festbier is a distinctive beer style with its own characteristic flavour, aroma and colour. Discover what makes it unique and find similar beers on hopIQ.

Finding a similar Festbier

hopIQ matches by flavor profile — not just style label. A beer with the same grassy, floral, full-bodied character as Höglwörther Maifestbier will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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