{"product_id":"hofbrau-oktoberfestbier-50-litre-keg","title":"Hofbrau Oktoberfestbier - 50 Litre Keg","description":"\u003cp\u003eHofbräu Oktoberfestbier is the liquid heart of the world’s most famous beer festival. While many North American \"Oktoberfest\" beers are dark, malty Märzen-style lagers, the beer actually served in the tents of Munich, including the legendary Hofbräuhaus is a Festbier. This style evolved in the late 20th century to be lighter in color and more \"drinkable\" than its predecessors, allowing festival-goers to enjoy several liters over a long afternoon. It is a premium, bottom-fermented lager that embodies the spirit of Bavarian hospitality: strong, sophisticated, and incredibly smooth.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBeer Description\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eHofbräu Oktoberfestbier pours a brilliant, saturated golden-straw color with a thick, frothy, snow-white head that leaves a dense \"Brussels lace\" on the glass as it recedes.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAroma:\u003c\/strong\u003e The nose is clean, elegant, and deeply malt-forward. It leads with dominant notes of fresh-baked biscuits and sweet honey, followed by a subtle floral and herbal spicy scent from noble hops. There is a distinct \"clean\" lager quality, with no fruity esters, smelling purely of premium Bavarian grain and field flowers.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e On the tongue, it is medium-bodied with a supple, velvety mouthfeel. It leads with a rich toasted malt sweetness and hints of caramel, which is almost immediately balanced by a crisp, moderate bitterness. The finish is remarkably smooth and dry, with a lingering warmth from the slightly elevated alcohol content and a clean, noble hop snap.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProfile:\u003c\/strong\u003e It sits at a sturdy 6.3% ABV and a moderate bitterness of 26 IBU, making it more substantial than a standard Helles but lighter than a traditional Märzen.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTechnical Notes:\u003c\/strong\u003e This beer is brewed according to the Reinheitsgebot (German Purity Law), using only water, malt, hops, and yeast. It utilizes a blend of Munich and Pilsner malts to achieve its deep golden hue and bready backbone. It is fermented with a traditional Bavarian lager yeast and undergoes a long, cold conditioning period to ensure its signature clarity and exceptionally clean flavor profile.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"300681 - Craft Beer Importers Canada Inc.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42661881380951,"sku":"758964","price":223.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2479\/4148\/files\/keg_13dcbe87-9338-4fe5-aec4-ca933043b8c2.jpg?v=1775580063","url":"https:\/\/zyn.ca\/products\/hofbrau-oktoberfestbier-50-litre-keg","provider":"ZYN THE WINE MARKET LTD.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}