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Dortmunder or German Festbier

Classic Style · Lager · 161 Entrants in 2026

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Classic style categories are judged against one Brewers Association style description.

Entrants by Year

161 entries in 2026. A trend needs a second year with entry counts in view.

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2026 · Category 54 · 161 Entrants

2026 · Category 54 · 161 Entrants. Select a column header to sort.
Hops
GoldFestbier5.5%Not FoundNot FoundWren House Brewing Co.Phoenix, AZ
Silver8th Anniversary Lager5.7%31Not FoundFat Head's BreweryMiddleburg Heights, OH
BronzeCounter Weight Fest Bier5.9%Not FoundNot FoundCounter Weight Brewing Co.Cheshire, CT

2026 Medal Beers

Gold in Dortmunder or German Festbier

Festbier

Wren House Brewing Co., Phoenix, AZ

Category
Dortmunder or German Festbier
Entries
161
ABV
5.5%
IBU
Not Found
Style
Festbier
Malts
Barke Munich malt, Barke Pilsner malt, Barke Vienna malt
Yeast
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Adjuncts
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Hops

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From the Brewery's Description

German heritage floor malted grains, specifically Barke Pilsner, Barke Vienna & Barke Munich malts. Step mashed at various temperatures to achieve our desired…

Source: beermenus.com

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Silver in Dortmunder or German Festbier

8th Anniversary Lager

Fat Head's Brewery, Middleburg Heights, OH

Category
Dortmunder or German Festbier
Entries
161
ABV
5.7%
IBU
31
Style
Dortmunder / Export Lager
Malts
Not Found
Yeast
Not Found
Adjuncts
Not Found

Hops

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From the Brewery's Description

A pale lager. Features a toasted malt sweetness with a crisp hop bitterness.

Source: untappd.com

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Bronze in Dortmunder or German Festbier

Counter Weight Fest Bier

Counter Weight Brewing Co., Cheshire, CT

Category
Dortmunder or German Festbier
Entries
161
ABV
5.9%
IBU
Not Found
Style
German Fest Bier
Malts
Not Found
Yeast
Not Found
Adjuncts
Not Found

Hops

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Tasting Notes

Unlike the Marzen style, the traditional fest beer is lighter, drier, and less sweet. Clean and well defined bready malt qualities take center stage.

Source: counterweightbrewing.com

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