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Tap Social Festbier

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The Festbier from Tap Social is a traditional German-style lager at 5.2 %, first brewed in 2026 for Oktoberfest together with the beer subscription service Brewser. All ingredients come from Germany: pilsner malt, Munich malt, wheat and the modern hop Nobella, which underlines a noble hop flavour and gives a well-rounded bitterness. It is sold in 440 ml cans and poured on draught at the brewery's own venues.

ABV
5.2%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter
Clean, dry 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
noble hopmaltyclean
noble hop
malty
clean
bready
Aroma
The nose leads with noble hop character from Nobella, offering a refined floral and slightly herbal profile without aggressive aromatic intensity.
not found:hoppy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Tap Social Festbier

◎ Appearance

A pale golden lager with bright clarity and a fine, persistent white head that clings to the glass with good lacing. The carbonation is evident but restrained, appropriate to the style. The color reflects the predominance of pilsner malt with subtle Munich malt influence.

pale goldenbright claritypersistent head

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with noble hop character from Nobella, offering a refined floral and slightly herbal profile without aggressive aromatic intensity. Beneath lies a clean, softly biscuited malts note from the pilsner and Munich malt base. There is no yeast complexity—this is a crisp, straightforward lager aroma.

noble hop flowersclean malt sweetnessgentle herbal notes

◐ Taste

The palate opens with smooth, rounded malt sweetness that unfolds into a slightly grainy mid-palate. The Nobella hop bitterness arrives as well-integrated and moderate, providing structure without harshness. The finish is dry and refreshing, with a subtle wheat character adding a touch of softness to the overall crisp profile.

soft malt sweetnessmoderate bitternesscrisp and dry

◑ Finish

A clean, relatively short finish with lingering dry bitterness and a whisper of grain. The aftertaste remains refreshing and inviting.

clean dry finishsubtle grain
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
76
Taste
78
Appearance
80
Finish
77
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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About Festbier

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What is a Festbier?

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