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A light toasty aroma leads to a complex maltiness and a robust sweetness, balanced in the finish by a nice hoppy bitterness. Zehn pours a divine autumnal colour and is Thornbridge's seasonal Festbier, a 6% lager.

ABV
6%
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
maltytoastyhoppy
malty
toasty
hoppy
clean
bready
Aroma
The nose opens with a gentle toasty character, reminiscent of lightly kilned malt and subtle bread notes.
not found:juicy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Zehn

◎ Appearance

Zehn presents a warm, autumnal amber hue with excellent clarity. The head forms a dense, cream-coloured cap that clings persistently to the glass walls, leaving fine lacing with each sip. Carbonation appears moderate and well-integrated, contributing to a refined visual presentation.

warm amberdense headfine lacingclear

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with a gentle toasty character, reminiscent of lightly kilned malt and subtle bread notes. Noble hop varieties contribute a restrained herbal quality that underpins rather than dominates the bouquet. Beneath these elements, a delicate caramel sweetness emerges, creating a layered and inviting aromatic profile.

toasty maltnoble hopscaramel sweetnessbread notes

◐ Taste

On the palate, complex maltiness unfolds immediately, supported by a robust sweetness that provides body and warmth. Mid-palate reveals deeper toasted grain flavours balanced by restrained Edelhopfen bitterness. The interplay between malty generosity and hop bite remains well-proportioned throughout, with neither element overwhelming the other.

malt-forwardrobust sweetnesstoasted grainbalanced bitterness

◑ Finish

The finish is crisp and drying, with hoppy bitterness asserting itself cleanly without harshness. A subtle residual sweetness lingers briefly before fading to a dry, refreshing conclusion.

dry finishcrisphoppy
80
hopIQ score
Aroma
82
Taste
81
Appearance
85
Finish
76
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

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.

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