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Würzburger Festbier

Percentile
71
overall
Brewed by Würzburger Hofbräu (Schörghuber)
Style: Oktoberfest/Märzen

Würzburg, Unterfranken/Bayern, Germany

bottling
unknown

on tap
unknown

distribution
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RatingsAverageScoreSeasonalABVStyle PctlServe in
263.39/5.03.26/5.0Winter5.9%86.4Dimpled mug, Lager glass, Stein
Commercial Description:
Festbier, as the name implies, is brewed especially for celebratory occasions, e.g. the Würzburger Kiliani Volksfest / public fun fair /. However, as there is always plenty to celebrate, bottled Würzburger Hofbräu Festbier, the original wort content of which must be over 13%, is naturally available throughout the year.
 Most Recent Top Raters Highest Ratings Who's Rated This?  
 Oakes (8093), gone rambling, Vietnam
2.7 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
5/102/56/103/511/20
Dec 28, 2000  
A lighter interpretation, with good toffee-malt flavours and a refreshing body


 argo0 (6907), Washington DC, USA
2.4 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
5/102/55/103/59/20
Sep 2, 2002  
Not sure what makes this one an Oktoberfest. Looks and smells just like an everyday lager. Clear light yellow body with a big white head. Aroma is Germanic hop heavy. Flavor is crisp and clean, with medium German bitterness tempered by mild maltiness.


 leaparsons (4730), Leicester, Leicestershire, England
3.1 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
6/104/56/103/512/20
May 12, 2006  
Bottle. Deep gold with a large rocky off-white head. Aromas are caramel malts with citrus. Some soapiness with a light floral character. Flavours are soft caramel malts. Quite smooth with light lemon and noticeable alcohol. Sugar towards the finish with earthy hops and alcohol. A bit indistinct in the middle.


 RichardGretton (3145), Leicestershire, England
3.6 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
8/103/57/103/515/20
Apr 3, 2007  
Bottle. Brown beer with a strong head. The aroma is spiced and malty, and the flavour is toffee, roasted and spiced. Overall a nice beer.


 rauchbier (3000), Isle Of Beer, Lincolnshire, England
3.4 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/104/57/103/513/20
Mar 13, 2003  
Bottled. Amber gold, good white fluffy head and moderate condition. Caramel and crystal malt aromas, understated but balanced toffee and noble hop notes in the mouth and a soft malty hop bitter finish.


 shrubber85 (2910), Wallhalben, Germany
4.6 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
8/105/510/105/518/20
Oct 29, 2004  
Bottle. Sweet berry aroma. Reddish tan color. Cranberry malt flavor with a slight hops bitterness to finish - nice full body. Man I really like the berry flavor in this beer - not overpowering but noticeable with every sip. A great unique festbier.


 Suttree (2723), Knoxville, Tennessee, USA
3.7 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/104/58/104/514/20
Sep 3, 2002  
Much lighter than what I normally expect from an Oktoberfest - almost looks like a pilsener. Pretty tasty, seems to be a little maltier than a regular lager.


 puzzl (2619), New York, New York, USA
3.2 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
6/103/57/104/512/20
Oct 27, 2008  
Tap at the Ginger Man. Pale yellow pour, little head. Vegetal in the flavor, clean, with pils malts, minor hops, and a maibock like taste — just a bit heavier in body. Aroma has veggie sugars and munich malt.



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