Festbier

All Beverage Styles
Festbier

BJCP 4B

Pale Malty European Lager

Overall Impression:

A smooth, clean, pale German lager with a moderately strong malty flavor and a light hop character. Deftly balances strength and drinkability, with a palate impression and finish that encourages drinking. Showcases elegant German malt flavors without becoming too heavy or filling.

Commercial Examples:
Augustiner Oktoberfest, HackerPschorr Superior Festbier, Hofbräu Festbier, Löwenbräu Oktoberfestbier, Paulaner Wiesn, Schönramer Gold, Weihenstephaner Festbier

*The Style Name, Overall Impression, and Commercial Examples are borrowed with permission from the BJCP.

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