GEORG RITTMAYER

Festbier

Appearance

An inviting golden hue that produced a generous frothy foam.

Taste

With a malty sweetness that is apparent, a slight caramel undertone, which transitions smoothly into a delicate bitterness from the hops without overwhelming the malt profile.

AROMA

Inviting aromas that blend sweetness of malt with subtle earth hops. A blending of aromatics that are refined and harmonious.

ABOUT THIS BREWERY

Brewing beers as early as 1422, the family has brewed quality beers locally using traditional methods. Showing an ability to adapt and innovate, the brewery has incorporated modern equipment to improve efficiency and energy conscious practices such as a wood chip heating system, as well as an energy saving program using heat storage. Producing a range of beers with something for everyone.
https://rittmayer.de

Type

Festbier

Product of

Germany

Volume

500 ml

Alcohol

5.8%

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

ENVIRONMENTALLY FRIENDLY

Making consistent adjustments to improve their environmentally sustainable commitments. The addition of wastewater pretreatment, reduces the organic load in the brewery’s wastewater by 80%. Simultaneously, the sewage is fed to a locally operated gas storage facility, supplying biomethane for the combined heat and power plant to generate green electricity during the brewing process. This brings in a total of 612,00 KW/hr of CO2 neutral electricity, saving upwards of 137 tons of CO2 in the process.

BEER TYPE INFORMATION

Generally a pale lager beer, referring to a beer destined to be consumed during Oktoberfest, a three-week period celebrated in Munich.