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Meet me at the Festzelt

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A festival beer at 5.8 % ABV, which the brewery itself calls its "Festzelt Märzen" and introduces with the story of the 1553 Bavarian decree that banned brewing over the summer months. It is bright old gold, with a mild bouquet of grass, straw and lemon balm, a discreet hop note and a dry finish that invites another sip. The light caramel flavour comes from Weyermann's Isaria 1924 malt, made from a revived historic German barley. Suggested with roast chicken, pork knuckle and grilled fish.

ABV
5.8%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter28 IBU
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
caramelgrassymalty
caramel
grassy
malty
herbal
hoppy
clean
Aroma
The nose opens with fresh, herbaceous notes of grass and straw, followed by subtle lemon balm character.
also:bready
not found:juicy,roasted,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Meet me at the Festzelt

◎ Appearance

Bright old gold with excellent clarity and a fine, persistent white head. The carbonation is lively and well-integrated, creating steady streams of bubbles that maintain good head retention and leave delicate lacing on the glass.

bright old goldclearfine white headwell-carbonated

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with fresh, herbaceous notes of grass and straw, followed by subtle lemon balm character. A restrained but present noble hop note provides floral depth without assertiveness, while the Isaria 1924 malt contributes a gentle, biscuity undertone.

grass, strawlemon balmnoble hopbiscuity malt

◐ Taste

The palate reveals a light caramel sweetness from the historic Isaria 1924 malt, balanced by measured bitterness that never dominates. The body is crisp and clean, with a slightly sweet malt character in the mid-palate that leads seamlessly into a dry, inviting finish.

light caramelclean malt sweetnessmeasured bitternesscrisp body

◑ Finish

The finish is markedly dry and refreshing, with the bitterness becoming more pronounced as it fades. This drying quality leaves an appetite-stimulating impression that encourages another sip.

dry finishrefreshingfood-friendly
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
77
Taste
79
Appearance
80
Finish
78
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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of Meet me at the Festzelt

Serve at 4–7°C
Refrigerate, then rest 2 min

Serve at 4–7°C for the best flavour balance and aroma expression.

Pint glass
Recommended for this style

The classic — versatile, comfortable to hold and keeps the beer cool. No frills, no distractions: just the beer.

Store in a cool, dark place. Check the best-before date on the label for guidance.

Food Pairing

What to eat with Meet me at the Festzelt

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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