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Volksfestbier

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Volksfestbier is brewed for the local fair season, a slightly stronger lager made from Pilsner and Munich malt with selected aroma hops, Hallertauer Taurus and Perle, and a special mashing method. Long fermentation and lagering at low temperatures keep it smooth and fresh. It pours a strong yellow and clear with a creamy white head. The nose shows light malt with a subtle floral hop note, and the palate is spicy and full-bodied, finishing mild with a slight sweetness. Original gravity is 12.4 to 12.8 °P.

ABV
5.4%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter
Herbal, floral bitterness
SRM
amber9
PaceA Few
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
What makes this beer itself
MaltHop
spicymaltyfloral
spicy
malty
floral
clean
Aroma
The nose opens with light, grainy malt character derived from the Pilsner and Munich malt blend, complemented by subtle floral and herbal notes from the Hallertauer Taurus and Perle hops.
not found:hoppy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Volksfestbier

◎ Appearance

Pours a bright, strong yellow with excellent clarity and a creamy white head that displays fine retention and lacing. The carbonation is evident, supporting a dense foam collar that clings to the glass as the beer is consumed. The visual presentation is clean and inviting, typical of a well-crafted lager.

bright yellowcreamy white headclear and clean

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with light, grainy malt character derived from the Pilsner and Munich malt blend, complemented by subtle floral and herbal notes from the Hallertauer Taurus and Perle hops. There is no aggressive hop punch, allowing the delicate balance between malt sweetness and noble hop aromatics to emerge. The profile remains soft and approachable, with an overall impression of restraint and finesse.

light maltsubtle floral hopsgrainy sweetness

◐ Taste

The palate displays a spicy, peppery character from the aroma hops, followed by a full-bodied, well-rounded mid-palate that showcases the malt foundation without overwhelming sweetness. The bitterness is moderate and integrated, lending structure without harshness. The mouthfeel is smooth and clean, a testament to the long fermentation and cold lagering process.

spicy hop characterfull-bodiedsmooth finish

◑ Finish

The finish is mild and lingering, with a gentle sweetness that gradually fades into a dry, slightly peppery aftertaste. The overall impression is of balance and restraint, leaving the palate refreshed rather than fatigued.

mild sweetnessclean aftertaste
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
80
Taste
83
Appearance
85
Finish
81
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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