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Weihenstephaner Festbier

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Weihenstephan's Festbier is brewed for the folk-festival season and is on sale from July to October. At 13.3 °P original gravity it is stronger than the house Helles and glows deep gold under a compact head. The nose is delicately spicy, with toasty malt and a grassy hop note. On the palate a full, rounded body rests on biscuity pale malt, hops and malt held in balance, and a mild bitterness leads into a soft, slightly sweet finish.

ABV
5.8%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter26 IBU
Malt-forward bitterness
SRM
amber9
PaceA Few
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
What makes this beer itself
MaltHop
toastymaltygrassy
toasty
malty
grassy
spicy
bready
clean
Aroma
The nose opens with delicate spice notes and a pronounced toasty character derived from the pale malt base.
not found:hoppy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Weihenstephaner Festbier

◎ Appearance

Deep golden hue with brilliant clarity and excellent transparency. A compact, fine-grained head forms and clings persistently to the glass walls, leaving distinct lacing on the descent. The carbonation is well-integrated, creating a gentle effervescence without excessive foam.

deep goldclear and brightpersistent headfine lacing

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with delicate spice notes and a pronounced toasty character derived from the pale malt base. Grassy hop aromatics emerge in the background, providing a fresh, herbal counterpoint without asserting dominance. The overall bouquet is refined and balanced, inviting rather than forceful.

toasted maltdelicate spicegrassy hopsrefined and balanced

◐ Taste

A full-bodied entry reveals biscuity pale malt flavors that form the core of the palate. Hops and malt remain in harmonious equilibrium, with a mild, measured bitterness that integrates smoothly rather than lingering aggressively. The mid-palate is rounded and satisfying, supported by clean fermentation character.

biscuity maltbalanced hopsmild bitternessfull body

◑ Finish

The finish is soft and slightly sweet, with a gentle tapering of both malt and hop presence. A clean, refreshing quality persists without any harsh or astringent notes, leaving the palate comfortably settled.

soft finishsubtle sweetnessclean
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
82
Taste
82
Appearance
85
Finish
78
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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