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Festbier Munich-Style Lager

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Toasted bread crust and malty sweetness, with earthy and floral flavours from German Perle and Spalter Select hops. A Munich-style Festbier at 5.5% ABV, brewed for Oktoberfest and canned under the PARKBEER label at the Stanley Park Brewpub in 473 ml tall cans. From Stanley Park Brewing in Vancouver, whose beers are a tribute to the park and the experiences in it.

ABV
5.5%
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
toastymaltyearthy
toasty
malty
earthy
floral
bready
clean
Aroma
The nose leads with toasted bread crust and a gentle Malz sweetness, evoking fresh-baked pastry and grain.
not found:hoppy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Festbier Munich-Style Lager

◎ Appearance

Pale golden color with excellent clarity and a dense white head that holds steadily against the glass wall. Fine carbonation creates a lively, effervescent character typical of the style. The foam retention and lacing speak to proper conditioning and serving technique.

pale goldcleartight headwell-carbonated

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with toasted bread crust and a gentle Malz sweetness, evoking fresh-baked pastry and grain. Perle and Spalter Select hops contribute earthy undertones and subtle floral notes without asserting hop-forward aromatics. The overall impression is balanced and inviting, true to Munich Festbier tradition.

toasted breadmalty sweetnessearthyfloral hops

◐ Taste

The palate opens with soft Malz character and a warming sweetness that defines the mid-palate, then settles into a restrained but clean bitterness from the noble hops. At 22 IBU, the bitterness integrates rather than dominates, allowing the malt foundation to remain foremost. The finish is smooth and moderately dry without astringency.

malt-forwardnoble hop bitternesssmoothclean finish

◑ Finish

The aftertaste fades gently with lingering toasted grain notes and a light earthy dryness. The moderate body and 5.5% ABV ensure a refreshing close suitable for extended consumption.

toasted grainlight dryness
80
hopIQ score
Aroma
80
Taste
82
Appearance
85
Finish
78
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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