Pale Malty European Lager - Festbier
A smooth, clean, pale German lager with a moderately strong malty flavor and a light hop character. Deftly balances strength and drinkability, with a palate impression and finish that encourages drinking. Showcases elegant German malt flavors without beco
Flavor Profile: Medium to medium-high malty flavor initially, with a lightly toasty, bread dough quality and an impression of soft sweetness. Medium to medium-low bitterness, definitely malty in the balance. Well-attenuated and crisp, but not dry. Medium-low to medium fl
Ingredients: Majority Pils malt, but with some Vienna and/or Munich malt to increase maltiness. Differences in commercial examples are mostly due to different maltsters and yeast, not major grist differences.
BJCP Style GuideTop 10 Festbier Recipes
| Title | Size | ABV | IBU | OG | FG | Color | Method | Views |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Munchner Helles |
5.5 gal | 6% | 22.9 | 1.063 | 1.018 | All Grain | 3942 | |
| Fest |
5.7 gal | 5.9% | 25.13 | 1.056 | 1.011 | All Grain | 3695 | |
| Prost |
6.25 gal | 6.21% | 24.6 | 1.061 | 1.014 | All Grain | 3222 | |
| Ozarks October beer |
6 gal | 5.81% | 30.67 | 1.055 | 1.011 | All Grain | 2748 | |
| Brumalt Festber |
6 gal | 6.1% | 24.82 | 1.056 | 1.010 | All Grain | 2660 | |
| Southern Style Pilz |
25 L | 6.02% | 34.48 | 1.054 | 1.008 | All Grain | 2271 | |
| PartyOn |
25 L | 6.02% | 18.84 | 1.055 | 1.010 | All Grain | 2252 | |
| SchuBrew Kolsch 2016 |
5.5 gal | 5.42% | 28.58 | 1.050 | 1.008 | BIAB | 2140 | |
| Festbier |
6.5 gal | 5.75% | 21.75 | 1.055 | 1.011 | All Grain | 2093 | |
| Vienna Magnum SMASH |
5.5 gal | 6.01% | 19.28 | 1.056 | 1.010 | All Grain | 2022 |
Newest Festbier Recipes
| Title | Size | ABV | IBU | OG | FG | Color | Method | Views |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lily's Festbier |
3.5 gal | 6.1% | 17.98 | 1.055 | 1.009 | BIAB | 43 | |
| Festbier - Paulaner inspired |
5.5 gal | 6.12% | 19.48 | 1.057 | 1.010 | BIAB | 33 | |
| Prairie Malt Festbier |
5.25 gal | 5.63% | 25.48 | 1.057 | 1.016 | All Grain | 43 | |
| Fest Bier Trial |
5 gal | 5.24% | 20.47 | 1.053 | 1.013 | All Grain | 70 | |
| Vienna lager |
5.5 gal | 5.57% | 14.3 | 1.051 | 1.009 | All Grain | 69 | |
| Robtoberfest |
23 L | 5.44% | 20.17 | 1.055 | 1.013 | All Grain | 77 | |
| Smoked Festbier |
6 gal | 5.83% | 26.8 | 1.051 | 1.007 | All Grain | 98 | |
| OKTOBER FESTBIER 2026 |
25 L | 5.98% | 21.65 | 1.056 | 1.011 | All Grain | 148 | |
| FESTBIER |
8 L | 6.01% | 20.72 | 1.057 | 1.011 | All Grain | 88 | |
| Light Ale |
30 L | 5.51% | 16.96 | 1.051 | 1.009 | All Grain | 105 |
Fermentables Used In Festbier Recipes (View More)
| Name | Recipes | Country | Category | Type | Color | PPG | Avg. Usage | Usage Range |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| German - Pilsner | 185 | German | Grain | base malt |
1.6°L
|
38 | 66% | 8% - 100% |
| Munich - Light 10L | 180 | Grain | specialty malt |
10°L
|
33 | 22% | 3% - 100% | |
| German - Vienna | 165 | German | Grain | base malt |
4°L
|
37 | 23% | 2% - 100% |
| Weyermann - Munich Type I | 103 | DE | Grain | specialty malt |
6°L
|
38 | 19% | 4% - 80% |
| German - Acidulated Malt | 97 | German | Grain | acidulated malt |
3.4°L
|
27 | 3% | 0% - 8% |
| Munich | 87 | Grain | specialty malt |
6°L
|
37 | 23% | 2% - 83% | |
| American - Vienna | 84 | American | Grain | base malt |
4°L
|
35 | 29% | 6% - 100% |
| American - Pilsner | 76 | American | Grain | base malt |
1.8°L
|
37 | 62% | 5% - 100% |
| Weyermann - Vienna Malt | 76 | German | Grain | base malt |
3.5°L
|
37 | 23% | 5% - 100% |
| Weyermann - Pilsner | 74 | German | Grain | base malt |
1.5°L
|
36 | 62% | 16% - 100% |
Hops Used In Festbier Recipes (View More)
| Name | Recipes | Average AA | Avg. Usage | Usage Range |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hallertau Mittelfruh | 294 | 3.75 | 45% | 6% - 100% |
| Tettnanger | 132 | 4.5 | 44% | 8% - 100% |
| Magnum | 98 | 15 | 31% | 3% - 100% |
| Saaz | 82 | 3.5 | 42% | 9% - 100% |
| Perle | 51 | 8.2 | 38% | 8% - 100% |
| Hallertau Hersbrucker | 50 | 4 | 43% | 14% - 100% |
| Hallertau Tradition (Germany) | 49 | 5 | 52% | 11% - 100% |
| Domestic Hallertau | 28 | 3.9 | 45% | 14% - 100% |
| Yakima Valley Hops - Hallertau (Mittelfruh) | 20 | 3.6 | 44% | 13% - 100% |
| Northern Brewer | 18 | 7.8 | 35% | 9% - 100% |
Steeping Grains Used In Festbier Recipes (View More)
| Name | Recipes | Country | Category | Type | Color | PPG | Avg. Usage | Usage Range |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aromatic Malt | 2 | Grain | specialty malt |
20°L
|
35 | 37% | 33% - 40% | |
| Munich - Light 10L | 2 | Grain | specialty malt |
10°L
|
33 | 88% | 75% - 100% | |
| German - CaraMunich I | 2 | German | Grain | crystal malt |
39°L
|
34 | 27% | 20% - 33% |
| German - Carapils | 2 | German | Grain | crystal malt |
1.3°L
|
35 | 53% | 40% - 67% |
Yeasts Used In Festbier Recipes (View More)
| Name | Recipes | Laboratory | Type | Alcohol Tolerance | Flocculation | Attenuation | Min. Temp | Max. Temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fermentis - Saflager - German Lager Yeast W-34/70 | 245 | Fermentis / Safale | Lagers | .105 | High | 83% | 48°F | 72°F |
| Fermentis - Saflager - German Lager Yeast S-23 | 42 | Fermentis / Safale | Lagers | .105 | High | 82% | 48°F | 72°F |
| White Labs - German Lager Yeast WLP830 | 36 | White Labs | Lagers | Medium | Medium | 76.5% | 50°F | 55°F |
| Wyeast - Octoberfest Lager Blend 2633 | 33 | Wyeast | Lagers | 0.09 | Med-Low | 75% | 48°F | 58°F |
| Lallemand - LalBrew Diamond Lager | 26 | Danstar | Lagers | High | High | 80% | 50°F | 59°F |
| White Labs - Oktoberfest/Märzen Lager Yeast WLP820 | 26 | White Labs | Lagers | Med-High | Medium | 69% | 52°F | 58°F |
| White Labs - Southern German Lager Yeast WLP838 | 22 | White Labs | Lagers | Medium | Med-High | 72% | 50°F | 55°F |
| Imperial Yeast - L17 Harvest | 21 | Imperial Yeast | Lagers | Medium | 70% | 50°F | 60°F | |
| Wyeast - Munich Lager 2308 | 21 | Wyeast | Lagers | 0.09 | Medium | 72% | 48°F | 56°F |
| Wyeast - Bavarian Lager 2206 | 18 | Wyeast | Lagers | 0.09 | Med-High | 75% | 46°F | 58°F |
Other Ingredients Used In Festbier Recipes (View More)
| Name | Recipes | Type | Use | Avg. Usage | Usage Range |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gypsum | 192 | Water Agt | Mash | 13% | 0% - 100% |
| Calcium Chloride (dihydrate) | 155 | Water Agt | Mash | 17% | 0% - 100% |
| Lactic acid | 136 | Water Agt | Mash | 73% | 0% - 100% |
| Epsom Salt | 104 | Water Agt | Mash | 9% | 0% - 100% |
| Whirlfloc | 83 | Fining | Mash | 49% | 0% - 100% |
| Calcium Chloride (anhydrous) | 53 | Water Agt | Mash | 19% | 0% - 100% |
| Yeast Nutrient | 45 | Other | Mash | 36% | 0% - 100% |
| Irish Moss | 29 | Fining | Mash | 48% | 0% - 100% |
| Phosphoric acid | 29 | Water Agt | Mash | 86% | 33% - 100% |
| Wyeast - Beer Nutrient | 19 | Other | Boil | 23% | 0% - 100% |
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