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Stuttgarter Hofbräu Volksfestbier

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The brewery's seasonal beer for the Cannstatter Volksfest, brewed with an original gravity of 12.7 °P and sold under a revived 1950s label. It pours a bright gold and rests on a full malt body that brings bread crust, cereal and a soft sweetness. Delicate hop aromas from Tettnang and Hallertau varieties add a spicy, lightly floral lift. The palate is soft and round, the carbonation lively, and the finish clean with little bitterness.

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
What makes this beer itself
MaltHop
maltycleanbready
malty
clean
bready
spicy hop
floral
Aroma
The nose opens with soft bread crust and cereal notes from the malt base.
not found:hoppy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Stuttgarter Hofbräu Volksfestbier

◎ Appearance

Pours a bright gold with excellent clarity. The head is full and persistent, with fine lacing that clings to the glass as you drink. Carbonation is lively and well-integrated, creating a steady stream of fine bubbles.

bright goldclearpersistent headfine lacing

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with soft bread crust and cereal notes from the malt base. Delicate Tettnang and Hallertau hop aromas layer in with spicy and lightly floral character, avoiding any aggressive intensity. A gentle sweetness rounds out the bouquet without becoming cloying.

bread crustcerealspicy hopsfloral lift

◐ Taste

Entry is soft and full-bodied, with a malty sweetness that echoes the bread and cereal character from the nose. Mid-palate remains smooth and round, supported by the substantial 12.7 °P gravity. Bitterness is restrained, allowing the noble hop spice to accent rather than dominate the finish.

maltysmoothfull bodyrestrained bitterness

◑ Finish

The finish is clean and crisp, with the spicy hop character persisting briefly before fading. Little residual sweetness lingers, leaving the palate refreshed and ready for the next sip.

cleancrisprefreshing
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
82
Taste
84
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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