Buy Weihenstephaner Festbier online in the UK, a traditional Bavarian festival lager brewed by the historic Weihenstephan brewery in Freising, Bavaria. Golden, smooth and wonderfully drinkable, this seasonal German beer combines a rich malt character with delicate hops and a crisp finish — exactly the kind of lager made for celebrating Bavarian festival season.
Tasting Notes
Bright golden in colour with a generous, creamy white head. Aromas of fresh bread, biscuit and sweet cereal malt are complemented by delicate floral and herbal hop notes. The palate is smooth and rounded, with flavours of light honey, bread crust and gentle malt sweetness balanced by a restrained hop bitterness. Fuller-bodied than an everyday Helles while remaining crisp, refreshing and exceptionally drinkable.
Brewery Story
The Bavarian State Brewery Weihenstephan sits on the Weihenstephan hill in Freising, just north of Munich, and traces its official brewing history back to 1040. It is widely recognised as the world’s oldest continuously operating brewery and remains one of the most respected names in Bavarian brewing.
Weihenstephan combines centuries of brewing heritage with modern brewing science, helped by its close association with the renowned brewing and malting programmes at the Technical University of Munich. Festbier showcases another side of the brewery beyond its famous wheat beers, offering a classic interpretation of the strong, golden lagers traditionally enjoyed during Bavaria's festival season.
Beer Style
Bavarian Festbier
500ml bottle
ABV 5.8%