 KyotoLefty (202), Kyoto, Japan
Sep 10, 2008 2008 version. Bottle from Yamaoka.
Malty, cereal/bread aroma, fruity, with hops. slightly light/thin color for a fest. Very fruity, hoppy flavor. Somewhat light, but decent bready malts and not too sweet. Rather light, crisp palate. Tasty and refreshing, with nice hops and good balance, but not exactly my notion of a festbier. A bit too light.
TimE (1031), Tokyo, Japan
Dec 22, 2005 Light amber color. The nose is fairly muted. Mouth starts hoppy, then becomes rich, full bodied and malty with bready characteristics a touch of hoppy bitterness. Moderately hopped finish with a slightly caramel rich finish.
yeeeeeeeees (5), Shinjuku, Tokyo, Japan
does not count  Sep 11, 2005 ‘Fest’ usually relates to October Fest style beers from Munich. Sudsy head, amber hue and minimal aeration. The aroma is dank and citrusy with sweet malt traits. On the tongue, it’s a tangy a la Yona Yona. A bouncy malt back that has a savoury, alcoholic feel. Very drinkable but lacking in balance. Would go well with yakitori.
IslandHaole (1030), Onna-Son, Okinawa-Ken, Japan
Nov 9, 2004 A clear Orange/Amber color with medium white head. Rich malt scent with some floral hops. Flavorful but a bit light on the carbonation and strong on the alcohol. Very good overall. Another solid brew from Baeren.
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