Festbier
Descripción
A smooth, clean, pale German lager with a moderately strong malty flavor and a light hop character. Deftly balances strength and drinkability.
Aroma
Moderate to strong, clean Pilsner malt aroma with light honey-like sweetness. Low to moderate herbal or floral hop aroma. Clean lager fermentation. Rich yet refreshing.
Apariencia
Pale to medium gold, 4-7 SRM. Clear and bright. White head with good retention.
Sabor
Moderate to strong malty sweetness with a clean, biscuity, or lightly toasty character. Low to moderate hop bitterness. Dry, clean finish. Balanced and very drinkable.
Sensación en Boca
Medium body with moderate to high carbonation. Smooth and well-attenuated. Crisp finish.
Historia
Originated in the 1950s as a modern evolution of the traditional Märzen/Oktoberfest style. As the original amber Märzen was gradually replaced at Oktoberfest, this lighter, paler version became the dominant beer served at the Munich Oktoberfest from the 1970s onward.
Ejemplos Comerciales
Preguntas Frecuentes
- What is Festbier beer?
- Festbier (BJCP 4B) — the modern Oktoberfest beer. A smooth, strong, pale German lager. Style guide and specs.
- What is the ABV of Festbier?
- Festbier has an alcohol by volume (ABV) of 5.8-6.3%.
- How bitter is Festbier beer?
- Festbier measures 18-25 IBU (International Bitterness Units).
- What are some examples of Festbier beers?
- Paulaner Wiesn, Hacker-Pschorr Oktoberfest, Augustiner Festbier, Löwenbräu Oktoberfest
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