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Ffestbier is the Oktoberfest lager Wild Horse brews each autumn, first released in 2024. The brewery describes a golden lager inspired by Munich's festival, made with British malt and European hops for a crisp, smooth and highly drinkable finish. It is a pale, lean take on the style rather than an amber, malt-heavy one, with a soft body and a clean close. The beer is seasonal and appears in the weeks around the Oktoberfest held at the Llandudno taproom.

ABV
5.2%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter
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
cleanmaltybready
clean
malty
bready
Aroma
The nose opens with soft, grainy maltiness characteristic of British barley, grounded and understated.
not found:hoppy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Ffestbier

◎ Appearance

Ffestbier presents a pale golden hue with excellent clarity and a bright, luminous quality. The head is modest but persistent, laying down a fine lacing that clings to the glass with each sip. Carbonation is crisp and lively, evident in steady streams of fine bubbles.

pale goldencrystal clearfine lacing

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with soft, grainy maltiness characteristic of British barley, grounded and understated. European hops contribute gentle floral and herbal notes without assertiveness, creating an inviting, clean impression. There is an overall sense of restraint and balance, with no harsh or aggressive aromatics.

grainy maltsoft floralherbal hop notes

◐ Taste

On the palate, Ffestbier delivers a lean, crisp body with clean malt sweetness that arrives without heaviness. The mid-palate is dry and smooth, with subtle hop bitterness (22 IBU) providing gentle structure rather than prominence. This is a refreshing, highly drinkable lager that prioritizes balance over complexity.

soft maltinessclean finishgentle bitterness

◑ Finish

The finish is short and clean, with no lingering sweetness or astringency. A dry, refreshing aftertaste invites another sip, embodying the approachability this seasonal beer is designed for.

crisp, dryhighly drinkable
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
76
Taste
79
Appearance
80
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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