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Stuttgarter Hofbräu Volksfestbier

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

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
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
spicy hop
floral
Malt character
malty
bready
Fermentation & yeast
clean

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
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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of Stuttgarter Hofbräu Volksfestbier

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 Volksfestbier

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

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