Urban Roots — Wiesn Festbier
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ABV: 5.6%
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Style: Wiesn-Style Lager / Festbier
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Format: 16oz Can / Draft
Overview
Sacramento’s Urban Roots Brewing & Smokehouse is celebrated for its exceptional execution of traditional European beer styles, and its seasonal lager program is second to none. Wiesn Festbier is their take on the modern golden-hued lager served in the tents at Munich’s Oktoberfest, trading the heavier, deep-amber malt profile of traditional Märzen for a lighter, ultra-crisp, and highly drinkable celebratory brew.
Tasting Notes
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Appearance: Pours a brilliant, pale golden straw color with a dense, persistent white head that leaves delicate lacing down the glass.
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Aroma: A clean, welcoming grain bill leads the way, offering aromas of freshly baked white bread, sweet cracker malts, and a subtle, floral-and-herbal noble-hop undertone. It is crisp, clean, and entirely devoid of any heavy fruit esters.
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Palate: Exceptionally smooth and balanced on the palate. The initial sip delivers a delicate, honeyed malt sweetness that quickly transitions into a clean, dry, and crisp hop bitterness. Notes of light dough, German pilsner malt, and a faint grassy spice harmonize effortlessly, ensuring it remains refreshing from start to finish.
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Mouthfeel: Medium-bodied with a smooth, effervescent carbonation that dances cleanly across the tongue. It has a dry, crisp finish that begs for another gulp.
The Verdict
Urban Roots has crafted an exemplary Festbier that captures the festive spirit of Munich while maintaining the refreshing drinkability demanded by California’s climate. It strikes an ideal balance between malty depth and crisp, clean lager refreshment.
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