This vibrant Festbier celebrates the harvest by featuring fresh Hallertau Hersbrucker hops, added directly to the kettle after picking. The beer pours a deep gold with brilliant clarity, offering a clean, bottom-fermented profile. The aroma is dominated by a rich, toasty bread dough maltiness that serves as the perfect canvas for the Hallertau Hersbrucker hops, which contribute distinctive floral and spicy sensory cues with a fresh, green vibrancy. On the palate, a smooth, medium body carries elegant malt sweetness into a crisp finish. The result is a balanced, highly drinkable lager where the fresh hop oils provide a unique, lively character.
Appearance.Deep yellow to deep gold color with brilliant clarity. Features a persistent, creamy white foam head with good retention and light lacing.
Aroma.Moderate malty richness with notes of bread dough and light toast. The fresh hop addition provides moderate floral and spicy aromatics with a subtle, vibrant green herbal quality. Clean lager fermentation profile without esters.
Taste.Initial malt-forward impression of toasted bread and doughy richness. Hop flavor is medium-low, showcasing the spicy and floral character of Hallertau Hersbrucker. Bitterness is supportive and moderate, leading to a well-attenuated, crisp finish with a lingering clean malt aftertaste.
Mouthfeel.Medium body with a smooth, somewhat creamy texture. Carbonation is moderate. Alcohol provides a very light, well-integrated warmth.