Looking for something different, yet traditional for your next Oktoberfest party? Look no further than to the German Festbier. Even though many think the darker, more malt forward Märzen style is what is served, the Festbier has been the main focus of current Munich Oktoberfest parties.

Source: Martin Keen via Homebrew Academy

Beer Specifications

Beer Name:	Festbier
Beer Style:	Lager
Recipe Type:	All Grain
Pre-Boil Volume:	6.5 gallons / 24.61 litres
Batch Size:	5.5 gallons / 20.82 litres
Estimated SRM:	4-7°
Estimated IBU:	18-25
Estimated OG:	1.054 – 1.057
Estimated FG:	1.010 – 1.012
Estimated ABV:	5.8 – 6.3%

Grain Bill/Fermentables

LBS	Fermentables
9.5	German Pilsner
1.5	Munich Type I
0.5	Victory Malt

Hops

Oz	Time	Hops
1.5	60 min	Hallertauer
1.5	5 min	Hallertauer

Yeast

#	Yeast
1	Wyeast Labs #2308 (Munich Lager)

Fermentation Schedule

35 days	Primary
14 days	Bottle Conditioning

Directions

Mash Temperature:	152°F / 66.7°C
Mash Time:	60 min
Boil Duration:	60 min