German-Style Oktoberfest/Festbier
European Origin Lager · Brewers Association 2024
3 SRM8 SRM
- OG
- 1.054 – 1.057
- FG
- 1.010 – 1.014
- ABV
- 5.1 – 6.1 %
- IBU
- 23 – 29
- Color
- 3 – 8 SRM
- CO₂
- – –
Notes
In Germany, Oktoberfest beer is required to be at least 13.5° Plato
Color
Straw to gold
Clarity
Appearance should be clear. Chill haze should not be present
Malt aroma & flavor
Clean, sweet, bready malt profile is low to medium-low
Hop aroma & flavor
Medium low to Medium
Bitterness
Very low to low and in balance with low sweet maltiness
Fermentation character
Fruity esters and diacetyl should not be present
Body
Medium
Brew to this style
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Style guideline data is the work of its respective publishers, reproduced here for reference: BJCP · Brewers Association · Norbrygg · SHBF · Danske Øldommere.