Gilded Goat, the Fort Collins-based brewery that is known for its creative and ingenious brews, recently launched a delectable festbier that is well and truly inspired by Oktoberfest and takes its cue from the marzen style of beers.
This particular festbier makes use of Hallertau hop varieties and a trio of malts of the rye, Munich and Vienna varieties. The end result is a beer that offers an early character of malt, although this deftly transitions into a crisp and dry texture, making for a beer that is eminently palatable and boasts an added touch of visual satisfaction from its deep, almost glowing orange-copper hue that sits in stark contrast to the creamy white head.
Coming in at 6.3 percent and an unobtrusive 20 IBUs, this festbier is suggested to be paired with bold cheeses and wienerschnitzel.
Oktoberfest-Inspired German Lagers
This Delicious Festbier is Inspired By Marzen-Style Brews
Trend Themes
1. Marzen-style Brews - The launch of a festbier that takes its cue from the marzen style of beers presents an opportunity for brewers to explore and experiment with this traditional German beer style.
2. Craft Brewery Innovations - Gilded Goat's creative and ingenious approach to brewing festbier demonstrates the potential for craft breweries to innovate and create unique flavors and experiences for beer enthusiasts.
3. Beer Pairing Experiences - The suggested pairing of this festbier with bold cheeses and wienerschnitzel shows the potential for breweries and restaurants to offer specialized beer pairing experiences to enhance customer satisfaction.
Industry Implications
1. Craft Beer - The launch of a new festbier presents a opportunity for craft breweries to capitalize on the popularity of Oktoberfest-inspired beers and attract beer enthusiasts.
2. Hospitality - The suggested beer and food pairing with this festbier indicates the potential for restaurants and bars to enhance their offerings and create unique dining experiences for customers.
3. Beverage Manufacturing - The use of Hallertau hop varieties and a trio of malts in this festbier showcases the potential for ingredients suppliers and beverage manufacturers to provide unique and high-quality ingredients for innovative beer recipes.