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.

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Top 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	2983
Oktoberfest	5.5 gal	4.86%	25.65	1.057	1.020		All Grain	2610
Festbier	24 L	5.86%	22.5	1.056	1.011		BIAB	2551
Prost	6.25 gal	6.21%	24.6	1.061	1.014		All Grain	2080
Fest	5.7 gal	5.9%	25.13	1.056	1.011		All Grain	1920
Southern Style Pilz	25 L	6.02%	34.48	1.054	1.008		All Grain	1603
Ozarks October beer	6 gal	5.81%	30.67	1.055	1.011		All Grain	1591
SchuBrew Kolsch 2016	5.5 gal	5.42%	28.58	1.050	1.008		BIAB	1564
Brumalt Festber	6 gal	6.1%	24.82	1.056	1.010		All Grain	1442
PartyOn	25 L	6.02%	18.84	1.055	1.010		All Grain	1403

Newest Festbier Recipes

Title	Size	ABV	IBU	OG	FG	Color	Method	Views
Autumn Leaves Altbier	4 gal	5.31%	32.71	1.049	1.008		All Grain	13
Festbier	5.5 gal	5.51%	20.6	1.052	1.010		All Grain	10
Awesome Recipe	10 L	5.56%	16.84	1.064	1.021		BIAB	17
Winter Marzen	5.5 gal	5.82%	23.43	1.054	1.009		BIAB	39
Oktoberfest	14 L	6.06%	23.22	1.056	1.009		All Grain	44
FestBier - Wolfgang von Wolfhaus	11.5 gal	5.41%	23.4	1.055	1.014		All Grain	26
Dost thou even Quaff?	5.5 gal	6.07%	26.21	1.056	1.010		All Grain	46
Tailgate Festbier	5.5 gal	4.85%	23.81	1.048	1.011		BIAB	60
Octy	5 gal	6.58%	0	1.066	1.016		All Grain	26
Malty Festbier	5 gal	6.23%	19.39	1.058	1.010		All Grain	36

Fermentables Used In Festbier Recipes (View More)

Name	Recipes	Country	Category	Type	Color	PPG	Avg. Usage	Usage Range
German - Pilsner	171	German	Grain	base malt	1.6°L	38	65%	8% - 100%
Munich - Light 10L	151		Grain	specialty malt	10°L	33	21%	3% - 100%
German - Vienna	140	German	Grain	base malt	4°L	37	24%	2% - 100%
German - Acidulated Malt	71	German	Grain	acidulated malt	3.4°L	27	3%	0% - 8%
American - Vienna	64	American	Grain	base malt	4°L	35	30%	3% - 86%
Munich Dark 20L	61		Grain	specialty malt	20°L	34	12%	2% - 42%
American - Pilsner	53	American	Grain	base malt	1.8°L	37	59%	5% - 95%
Munich	52		Grain	specialty malt	6°L	37	24%	8% - 80%
German - Melanoidin	49	German	Grain	roasted malt	25°L	37	4%	1% - 9%
Weyermann - Munich Type I	47	DE	Grain	specialty malt	6°L	38	21%	4% - 80%

Hops Used In Festbier Recipes (View More)

Name	Recipes	Average AA	Avg. Usage	Usage Range
Hallertau Mittelfruh	195	3.75	44%	6% - 100%
Tettnanger	101	4.5	44%	8% - 100%
Magnum	67	15	32%	3% - 100%
Saaz	49	3.5	39%	7% - 100%
Hallertau Hersbrucker	40	4	43%	14% - 100%
Perle	38	8.2	40%	9% - 100%
Domestic Hallertau	25	3.9	45%	14% - 100%
Hallertau Tradition (Germany)	25	5	57%	11% - 100%
Spalt	14	4.5	39%	18% - 100%
Northern Brewer	11	7.8	37%	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%

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	151	Fermentis / Safale	Lagers	.105	High	83%	48°F	72°F
Fermentis - Saflager - German Lager Yeast S-23	29	Fermentis / Safale	Lagers	.105	High	82%	48°F	72°F
White Labs - German Lager Yeast WLP830	25	White Labs	Lagers	Medium	Medium	76.5%	50°F	55°F
Wyeast - Octoberfest Lager Blend 2633	25	Wyeast	Lagers	0.09	Med-Low	75%	48°F	58°F
White Labs - Oktoberfest/Märzen Lager Yeast WLP820	22	White Labs	Lagers	Med-High	Medium	69%	52°F	58°F
White Labs - Southern German Lager Yeast WLP838	21	White Labs	Lagers	Medium	Med-High	72%	50°F	55°F
Imperial Yeast - L17 Harvest	19	Imperial Yeast	Lagers		Medium	70%	50°F	60°F
Wyeast - Munich Lager 2308	19	Wyeast	Lagers	0.09	Medium	72%	48°F	56°F
Omega Yeast Labs - Lutra Kveik OYL-071	17	Omega Yeast Labs	Norwegian Ales	High	Medium	78%	68°F	95°F
Fermentis - Safale - American Ale Yeast US-05	13	Fermentis / Safale	Ales	Low	Medium	81%	54°F	77°F

Other Ingredients Used In Festbier Recipes (View More)

Name	Recipes	Type	Use	Avg. Usage	Usage Range
Gypsum	122	Water Agt	Mash	14%	0% - 100%
Calcium Chloride (dihydrate)	89	Water Agt	Mash	18%	0% - 100%
Lactic acid	83	Water Agt	Mash	74%	0% - 100%
Epsom Salt	61	Water Agt	Mash	9%	0% - 100%
Whirlfloc	50	Fining	Boil	52%	0% - 100%
Calcium Chloride (anhydrous)	32	Water Agt	Mash	25%	0% - 100%
Irish Moss	23	Fining	Boil	55%	0% - 100%
Yeast Nutrient	19	Other	Boil	45%	0% - 100%
Phosphoric acid	14	Water Agt	Mash	80%	10% - 100%
Baking Soda	11	Water Agt	Mash	3%	0% - 24%

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