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Wieninger Winter Festbier

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An unfiltered pale Festbier that the brewery makes for the winter season, brewed from pale barley malt and Hallertauer Mittelfrüh aroma hops at an original gravity of 13.8 °P. It is golden-yellow and naturally cloudy. Malt comes first – white bread and a light, grainy sweetness – joined by floral and gently spicy hop notes; the brewery itself points to a floral touch from the alcohol. Strong on the palate yet restrained in body, it finishes with a noticeable, pleasant bitterness.

ABV
5.8%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter22 IBU
Malt-forward bitterness
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
maltyfloralbready
malty
floral
bready
spicy hop
clean
Aroma
Malt leads the bouquet, expressing crisp white bread and a light, grainy sweetness characteristic of pale barley malt.
not found:hoppy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Wieninger Winter Festbier

◎ Appearance

Golden-yellow in color with a naturally cloudy, unfiltered character. The haze is even and fine, lending the beer an approachable, artisanal appearance. Head formation is stable, with fine bubbles that create good lacing on the glass.

golden-yellownaturally cloudyfine carbonation

◌ Aroma

Malt leads the bouquet, expressing crisp white bread and a light, grainy sweetness characteristic of pale barley malt. Floral and gently spicy hop notes from Hallertauer Mittelfrüh follow, while the brewery notes a delicate floral touch that emerges from the alcohol itself, adding complexity without aggression.

white bread, grainyfloral hop charactersoft spiceclean malt base

◐ Taste

Entry is full and malty, with white bread and subtle sweetness establishing the character. Mid-palate shows surprising body and presence for the 5.8% ABV, balanced by restrained carbonation that keeps it approachable. The finish arrives with a noticeable, pleasant bitterness that does not linger aggressively but closes the experience cleanly.

malty, bread-drivenclean, balancedgentle bitterness

◑ Finish

Finishes with a sustained, pleasant bitterness that fades to a dry, malty aftertaste. The overall impression is crisp and refreshing, leaving the palate clean and inviting another sip.

pleasant dry finishmalt-forward aftertaste
80
hopIQ score
Aroma
78
Taste
82
Appearance
80
Finish
79
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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of Wieninger Winter Festbier

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 Wieninger Winter Festbier

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.

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