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Dutchess Ales Festbier
Dutchess Ales Festbier, a collaboration with Freigeist Bierkultur, is a shimmering golden lager that honors Bavarian tradition with a sophisticated sensory profile. The rich, honeyed straw malt body offers a medium-weight foundation with subtle toffee undertones. A thoughtful hop blend of Perle, Hallertau Mittelfrüh, and Saphir introduces vibrant aromas of wildflowers and a distinctive spicy orange peel character. While maintaining the clean, elegant lager profile expected of a Festbier, it features an assertive bitterness that ensures a crisp, refreshing finish. This well-attenuated lager balances its malty richness with complex herbal and citrus notes, delivering high drinkability and a refined, lingering floral aftertaste.
Appearance. Deep yellow to shimmering gold (approx. 5 SRM). Displays brilliant clarity beneath a persistent, frothy white foam stand with excellent lacing.
Aroma. Moderate intensity featuring rich toasty-doughy malt and a hint of honeyed sweetness. The hop character is pronounced for the style, offering floral wildflower notes, herbal spice, and a unique touch of orange peel. Clean lager fermentation with no sulfur or esters.
Taste. Initial impression of soft malty richness, showcasing bread dough and lightly toasted grain flavors. Medium-high hop bitterness, described as assertive, balances the malt profile. Flavors of spicy herbs and citrusy orange peel from the noble hops persist through the mid-palate. Finishes crisp, clean, and well-attenuated with a lingering floral and spicy aftertaste.
Mouthfeel. Medium body with a smooth, somewhat creamy texture. Moderate carbonation provides a refreshing prickle on the tongue. Alcohol warmth is negligible at this ABV, contributing to very high drinkability.
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Festbier | 5.4% ABV Commercial Description: Dutchess Ales and Germany’s Freigeist Bierkultur have co ...mbined forces to present a classic Festbier that does the honored Bavarian tradition proud. Shimm...
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Festbier | 5.4% ABV Commercial Description: Dutchess Ales and Germany’s Freigeist Bierkultur have combined forces to present a classic Festbier that does the honored Bavarian tradition proud. Shimm...
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