4B. Festbier

Question 1

Overall Impression

Answer 1

Smooth, clean, pale German lager.

Moderately strong malty flavor and a light hop character.

Balances strength and drinkability.

Question 2

Aroma

Answer 2

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

Question 3

Flavor

Answer 3

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

Question 4

Mouthfeel

Answer 4

Medium body
Smooth, somewhat creamy
Medium carbonation
Alcohol barely noticeable

Question 5

Appearance

Answer 5

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

Question 6

Vital Stats

Answer 6

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