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Holiday Festbier

Posted on February 7, 2020 by Andy Farke

I have always stereotyped lagers–especially those that are lighter in color–as beers best suited for warm weather. Lawnmower beer. That kind of thing. As my palate has expanded, though, I’ve decided that lighter lagers aren’t just for the summer. A … Continue reading →

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Festbier Head-to-Head

Posted on November 26, 2017 by Andy Farke

I’ve been wanting to do a head-to-head comparison of my festbier versus commercial examples, and finally got the chance to do so tonight. My buddy Steve stopped by, and I poured out three sampler glasses for each of us. Steve … Continue reading →

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Beer Tasting: Festivus Simplex

Posted on November 13, 2017 by Andy Farke

Tasting time! Tasting time! For this round, I’m evaluating my festbier. The Basics 1.056 o.g., 1.014 f.g., 5.5% abv, 21 estimated IBU, 6 SRM  Appearance Burnished gold and quite clear, with a thick white head that is quite persistant. Very … Continue reading →

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