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Spezialbier Edel

Aktienbrauerei Kaufbeuren
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🌍 Germany · Festbier · One of 30 Festbiers in hopIQ

Brewed after the Bavarian festival beers once poured in the tents: deep gold, full-bodied and built on 13.3 degrees Plato. Toasted malt gives biscuit, fresh bread and a honeyed sweetness, joined by orchard notes of apple and pear and a floral hop aroma from Spalter Select. With the bitterness held to 18 IBU the malt carries a long, soft finish that stays sweet rather than drying.

ABV
5.8%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter18 IBU
Malt-forward bitterness
SRM
amber9

AWARDS

World's Best · 2024
World Beer Awards
Oktoberfestbier/Märzen
Gold · 2023
European Beer Star
Gold · 2026
DLG-Prämierung
Gold · 2025
London Beer Competition
Pale Malty European Lager
Gold · 2024
London Beer Competition
Pale Malty European Lager
Silver · 2022
London Beer Competition
Pale Malty European Lager
★World's Best — World Beer Awards (Oktoberfestbier/Märzen)
★Gold — European Beer Star
★Gold — DLG-Prämierung
How it drinks· Its pace, balance and relationship to the style.
Pace
sessionsipper
Balance
malt-ledhop-led
Style expression
textbookdistinctive
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
floral
noble hop
Malt character
malty
honey
toasty
bready
Fermentation & yeast
fruityclean

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Spezialbier Edel

◎ Appearance

Deep gold with excellent clarity and a pale, persistent head that leaves fine lacing down the glass. The body is visibly full, supported by steady carbonation that underscores the beer's substantial malt foundation. This is a beer built for presence on the palate.

deep goldclearpersistent headfull-bodied

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with toasted malt complexity—fresh bread and biscuit notes meld with honeyed sweetness in the mid-layer. Delicate orchard fruit emerges beneath: apple and pear lend a gentle vibrancy. Spalter Select hops contribute a refined floral character that frames rather than dominates.

toasted maltfresh breadhoneyedfloral hopsorchard fruit

◐ Taste

Entry is soft and malty, establishing sweetness and a bready foundation immediately. The mid-palate sustains honey notes and ripe fruit while maintaining a smooth, full texture; bitterness stays restrained at 18 IBU, allowing the malt to remain the primary voice. Noble hops provide a clean, herbal counterpoint without harsh edges.

soft maltsweethoneyedsmooth palaterestrained bitterness

◑ Finish

The finish is long and lingering, dominated by the persistence of honeyed malt sweetness rather than any drying character. A gentle herbal whisper from Spalter Select fades gracefully into the aftertaste.

long, sweet finishmalt-forwardclean fade
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
85
Taste
83
Appearance
80
Finish
81
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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of Spezialbier Edel

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 Spezialbier Edel

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 full-bodied, malty, toasty character as Spezialbier Edel will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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