Well, here we go again, another “Festbier” and yes it’s a Murkster! Yesterday I was moaning and grumbling about these quasi-German brews available from domestic brewers here in California. Ladies and Gentlemen, what is the issue here? A Festbier is supposed to be somewhat lighter and more easily drinkable than a Märzenbier, CRYSTAL CLEAR, deep straw color, white puffy head, dry enough to be completely glugged, gulped and chugged in HUGE volumes…… Festbier!
What we have here is another murky, headless, too “orangy” color, lacing-less, too sweet, lower carbonation Märzen. Looks a lot like yesterday’s Murkster. Brewer is East Brother Beer Company, Richmond, California.
So if you’re looking for a little action with a 5.8% ABV brew to get lit up tonight, drink up! Drink another! If you’re looking for a Festbier, look elsewhere….