FestBier Oktoberfest | Extract Recipe Kit | 5 Gallons

Fest Bier, or Oktoberfest, was historically brewed in the spring and aged in cold caves over the summer for fall consumption. Tradition aside, this copper-colored Lager emphasizes the German malt flavor and is easily enjoyed year-round.

Fermentation Requirements

• Fermenter: Use a clean, sanitized fermenter with enough headspace for a healthy 5 gallon fermentation.
• Temperature control: Keep fermentation steady and follow the yeast or instruction-sheet temperature guidance for the cleanest result.
• Packaging: Confirm fermentation is complete before bottling or kegging, then package carefully to avoid oxygen pickup.

Brewing Notes for Best Results

• Steep specialty grains gently: Hold the steeping range steady and avoid squeezing the grain bag hard, which can pull extra tannin into the wort.
• Add extract carefully: Remove the kettle from direct heat while stirring in malt extract so it dissolves cleanly without scorching on the bottom of the kettle.
• Ferment cleanly: Stable fermentation temperature matters as much as the ingredient bill. Keep the fermenter in the yeast’s recommended range for a cleaner, more predictable beer.
• Package with care: Confirm final gravity is stable before bottling or kegging, then minimize splashing and oxygen exposure to protect malt and hop character.