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Schlossbrauhaus Festbier

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Amber, naturally cloudy and unfiltered, with a compact, creamy head. The nose is sweet malt with a hint of summer meadow herbs. Very soft on the palate with a light zing, then full-bodied with a restrained hop note in the finish. Brewed bottom-fermented at 14 % original gravity and 5.8 % ABV, it is the autumn beer of the Schwangau brewpub.

ABV
5.8%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter
Herbal, floral 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
maltyherbalhoppy
malty
herbal
hoppy
clean
Aroma
The nose leads with sweet, grainy Malz character—bread crust and biscuit notes—layered with a delicate hint of summer meadow herbs that suggest noble-type Edelhopfen in a restrained measure.
not found:juicy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Schlossbrauhaus Festbier

◎ Appearance

A clear amber hue with natural cloudiness from suspended yeast, creating a soft, diffused appearance. The compact, creamy head sits with good persistence, showing fine Schaumkleiden around the glass as the level drops. Gentle carbonation supports a soft, pillowy foam character typical of unfiltered, naturally conditioned Festbier.

amber, naturally cloudycreamy head retentionunfiltered yeast suspension

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with sweet, grainy Malz character—bread crust and biscuit notes—layered with a delicate hint of summer meadow herbs that suggest noble-type Edelhopfen in a restrained measure. There is a soft, clean yeast presence without any sharp phenolics or sulphur, allowing the malt's gentle sweetness to dominate. The overall effect is inviting and harmonious, with no aggressive or fermentation-driven notes.

sweet Malzmeadow herb accentclean yeast background

◐ Taste

Entry is smooth and soft, with full malt body that fills the mouth without heaviness. A light zing—crisp rather than sharp—arrives mid-palate, balanced by the beer's natural softness. The finish is restrained, with a subtle hoppy note that provides dryness and gentle bitterness without dominating; the malt sweetness retreats gracefully, leaving a clean, slightly herbal aftertaste.

vollmundig, smoothlight crisp edgerestrained Edelhopfen bitterness

◑ Finish

Medium in length, with the malt body gradually giving way to a dry, herbaceous fade. No astringency or harsh edges; the beer finishes clean and refreshing, inviting another sip.

dry herbal fadeclean, refreshing
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
80
Taste
82
Appearance
83
Finish
81
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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