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Festbier

Cultural Context

Originating from Germany, Festbier is a traditional beer brewed for Oktoberfest celebrations, characterized by its rich malt flavor and golden hue. It symbolizes the harvest season and is enjoyed in large quantities during festivities. Today, variations of Festbier can be found worldwide, often served at beer festivals and celebrations, reflecting its global appeal.

GermanDEdrink
180 min
medium
50 servings
Servings4
3.2 kg Pilsner Malz
2.2 kg Münchner Malz (mittel)
0.8 kg Wiener Malz
0.3 kg CaraMunich II
0.2 kg Caramalz hell (~20 EBC)
18.5 L Maischwasser
7.0 L Nachguss (78 °C)
20 g Hallertauer Mittelfrüh
15 g Mandarina Bavaria
25 g Hallertau Blanc
30 g Mosaic (optional)
2 × 11.5 g Fermentis W-34/70

malted barley

🥗Healthier: rye malt

💰Cheaper: corn grits

Rye malt adds a unique flavor, while corn grits are more economical.

noble hops

💰Cheaper: pellet hops

Pellet hops are easier to find and often cheaper.

1

Combine the grains (3.2 kg Pilsner Malz, 2.2 kg Münchner Malz, 0.8 kg Wiener Malz, 0.3 kg CaraMunich II, 0.2 kg Caramalz hell) with 18.5 L of water and heat to 55 °C for 20 minutes.

2

Increase the temperature to 62 °C and hold for 40 minutes.

3

Raise the temperature to 72 °C for 30 minutes.

4

Finally, increase to 78 °C for 10 minutes to complete the mash process.

5

Boil the wort and add 20 g of Hallertauer Mittelfrüh hops at the start of the 60-minute boil.

6

Add 15 g of Mandarina Bavaria hops with 10 minutes remaining in the boil.

7

After boiling, perform a whirlpool at 78 °C and add 25 g of Hallertau Blanc hops for 20 minutes.

8

(Optional) Add 30 g of Mosaic hops for dry hopping at 12 °C for 3 days after fermentation.

9

Cool the wort and pitch 2 × 11.5 g of Fermentis W-34/70 yeast at 9–10 °C.

10

Ferment at 10–11 °C for 10 days, then raise to 15–16 °C for a diacetyl rest for 2 days.

11

Lager the beer at 2–4 °C for 4–6 weeks.

Cooking Techniques

mashingspargingboilingfermentinglagering

Spice Level:

🌶️🌶️🌶️Contains Alcohol

Allergens

barley

Also Known As

OktoberfestbierMärzen
Local Name: Festbier

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