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St. Georgen Annafestbier

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Brewed once a year for the Annafest, the summer festival in the beer cellars of the Forchheim Kellerwald. The brewery describes a pale, spicy Festbier with malt aromas and hop bitterness: dry-edged yet easy to drink, fresh and lively, with light woody notes. Tasters find a golden to amber beer with a malty nose, caramel and a little honey on the palate and more hop spice than is usual for the style. It is seasonal and goes on sale in late spring.

ABV
5.6%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter
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
maltyhoppyspicy
malty
hoppy
spicy
caramel
honey
oak
Aroma
The nose leads with soft malt and grain aromas, supported by subtle caramel and honey notes that suggest a gentle sweetness.
also:clean
not found:juicy,roasted,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for St. Georgen Annafestbier

◎ Appearance

Golden to amber in color, displaying the malt-forward character typical of the Festbier style. The beer presents good clarity with a stable, cream-colored head that shows solid lacing on the glass. Carbonation is lively and persistent, contributing to a fresh and inviting visual presentation.

golden to amberclearstable headwell-carbonated

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with soft malt and grain aromas, supported by subtle caramel and honey notes that suggest a gentle sweetness. Behind these sits a restrained but noticeable spice from noble hops, along with faint woody undertones that add complexity without dominating the profile. The overall impression is balanced and approachable rather than aggressive.

malty graincaramel, honeynoble hop spicelight wood notes

◐ Taste

The palate opens with a malty foundation, featuring caramel and honey sweetness that defines the mid-palate character. Hop bitterness emerges with more assertiveness than typical for the style, bringing both spice and a dry, crisp edge that prevents any cloying impression. The finish remains clean and food-friendly, balancing malt sweetness with controlled hop presence.

malty, caramel-sweetelevated hop spicedry edgecrisp finish

◑ Finish

The beer concludes with a dry, lingering finish where hop spice and a subtle woody character persist on the palate. The aftertaste remains clean and refreshing, inviting another sip without leaving heavy residue.

dry, crisphop spice lingers
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
77
Taste
79
Appearance
80
Finish
76
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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of St. Georgen Annafestbier

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 St. Georgen Annafestbier

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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