Festbier
Subtly sweet with a delicate malt nose, full-bodied and seductively malty, with a kiss of hops for balance. This Märzen-style lager was Victory's very first recipe when the doors opened in 1996, made with imported Vienna and Munich malts, whole-flower German hops and decoction brewing. Victory Festbier won gold at the 2007 Great American Beer Festival.
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Tasting Notes
AI-generated sensory profile for Festbier
Serve at 7–9°C for the best flavour balance and aroma expression.
The sturdy German stein maintains temperature and keeps carbonation intact. Built for long, convivial drinking.
About Märzen
Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives
What is a Märzen?
Märzens are Bavarian lagers with 5.8–6.3% ABV. Rich toasty malt — bread, caramel, biscuit — with clean lager fermentation and low bitterness.
Finding a similar Märzen
hopIQ matches by flavor profile — not just style label. A beer with the same malty, full-bodied, sweet character as Festbier will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.






