4B. Festbier Flashcards

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Overall Impression

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Smooth, clean, pale German lager.

Moderately strong malty flavor and a light hop character.

Balances strength and drinkability.

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Aroma

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Malt: rich, toasty doughy, impression of sweetness

Hops: low to med-low floral, herbal, spicy

Malt should not be deeply toasted, caramelly, or biscuity

Clean lager fermentation character

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Flavor

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Malt: Medium to medium-high malty flavor initially. Light toasty bread dough. Impression of soft sweetness.

Bitterness: medium to medium-low, balance is definitely malty

Hops: medium-low to medium floral, herbal, spicy

Well attenuated and crisp, not dry

Flavor is mostly Pils malt with slightly toasty hints

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Mouthfeel

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Medium body
Smooth, somewhat creamy
Medium carbonation
Alcohol barely noticeable

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Appearance

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Deep yellow to deep gold
Should not have amber hues
Bright clarity
Persistent white to off white head

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Vital Stats

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IBUs: 18-25
SRM: 4-7
OG: 1.054-1.057
FG: 1.010-1.012
ABV: 5.8-6.3%
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