Fuerst principles

I associate Berlin brewer Fuerst Wiacek with world craft styles (ie IPA) more than with anything traditionally German, but today's two represent their take on Bavarian standards. I was curious to find out if they would do anything craftish with them.Festbier Lager is first, given no fancy name, though is maybe a little light in strength at 5.5% ABV. And it's hazy, suggesting perhaps something of a Festbier-Kellerbier hybrid. The aroma does suggest that Kellerbier crispness, with a slight rough and fusty burlap element. The grain is present in the flavour too, right at the front, and it's only in the later stages that it exhibits the polished smoothness of Festbier proper. That comes with a slightly syrupy sweetness, so while it might not be full strength, it tastes it, and more. The hop side of the equation is lacking, so balance is an issue. The sweetness continues to build to an unpleasant level, and there's a weirdly tangy countermelody, resembling those sugar-coated sour jellies.…

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