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Stuttgarter Hofbräu Frühlingsfestbier

Stuttgarter Hofbräu
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🌍 Germany · Festbier · One of 18 Festbiers in hopIQ

The spring seasonal for the Stuttgart Frühlingsfest on the Cannstatter Wasen, brewed with an original gravity of 12.7 °P. It pours sunny yellow and combines a fresh, full body with a soft touch of hops. The aroma is malty and floral, with a light fruitiness sitting over notes of bread and grain. On the palate the malt stays in front, the hop bitterness remains gentle, and the finish is fresh rather than heavy.

ABV
5.5%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter
Malt-forward bitterness
SRM
amber9
How it drinks· Its pace, balance and relationship to the style.
Pace
sessionsipper
Balance
malt-ledhop-led
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
Malt character
malty
bready
Fermentation & yeast
clean
fruity

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Stuttgarter Hofbräu Frühlingsfestbier

Appearance

Pours a sunny yellow with excellent clarity and a fine, persistent white head. The carbonation is lively but restrained, supporting steady head retention and delicate lacing that clings to the glass throughout the pour. The body carries the warm, inviting hue characteristic of a well-crafted spring lager.

sunny yellowbrilliant claritypersistent headfine carbonation

Aroma

The nose opens with a soft, malty foundation underscored by gentle floral notes from noble hops. Light fruity esters sit over a pronounced bready and grain-forward character, creating an approachable and layered bouquet without any sharp or aggressive edges. The overall impression is clean and fresh, speaking to restrained fermentation and quality ingredients.

malty sweetnessfloral hopsbready grainlight fruit esters

Taste

The palate leads with smooth malt character that carries the body forward without heaviness. Noble hop bitterness remains gentle and integrated, providing structure rather than dominance. The grain-driven middle keeps the beer crisp and refreshing, while a soft fruitiness balances the dryness, creating an elegant and drinkable profile.

soft maltgentle hop bitternessfull-bodiedclean finish

Finish

The finish is fresh and relatively dry, with the malt fading gracefully rather than lingering. A light, lingering sweetness from the grain and gentle bitterness from the hops merge into a crisp, refreshing aftertaste that invites another sip.

dryrefreshinglingering malt
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
82
Taste
82
Appearance
85
Finish
80
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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of Stuttgarter Hofbräu Frühlingsfestbier

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 Stuttgarter Hofbräu Frühlingsfestbier

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 malty, floral, full-bodied character as Stuttgarter Hofbräu Frühlingsfestbier will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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