Baeren Fest Bier

Brewed by Baeren
Style: Oktoberfest/Märzen
Morioka, Iwate Prefecture, Japan

Serve in Dimpled mug, Lager glass, Stein

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‘Fest’ usually relates to October Fest style beers from Munich. Sudsy head, amber hue and minimal aeration. The aroma is dank and citrusy with sweet malt traits. On the tongue, it’s a tangy a la Yona Yona. A bouncy malt back that has a savoury, alcoholic feel. Very drinkable but lacking in balance. Would go well with yakitori.

Appearance: Orange, brown Aroma: Honey, ripe citrus/orange malt Flavor: Honey, fruity malt. Long finish with moderate bitterness and lingering fruity malt and persistent floral flavors that last for at least 45 seconds. Palate: Comment: On Tap. Well balanced.

UPDATED: SEP 21, 2009 2009 version, draught at Q-Brick. Rich, sweet malts, rather fruity and somewhat ale-like. Big and smooth, but rather well balanced and much better than the bottle. 2008 version. Bottle from Yamaoka 6/3/7/3/14. Malty, cereal/bread aroma, fruity, with hops. slightly light/thin color for a fest. Very fruity, hoppy flavor. Somewhat light, but decent bready malts and not too sweet. Rather light, crisp palate. Tasty and refreshing, with nice hops and good balance, but not exactly my notion of a festbier. A bit too light.

Light amber color. The nose is fairly muted. Mouth starts hoppy, then becomes rich, full bodied and malty with bready characteristics a touch of hoppy bitterness. Moderately hopped finish with a slightly caramel rich finish.

A clear Orange/Amber color with medium white head. Rich malt scent with some floral hops. Flavorful but a bit light on the carbonation and strong on the alcohol. Very good overall. Another solid brew from Baeren.