This week, Von Ebert Brewing will release its seasonal Festbier, a style of German lager commonly consumed around Oktoberfest.
“For a brewery honoring the German roots of Grandma Von Ebert, this beer embodies our motto ‘where tradition meets evolution.’ The festival beers of Bavaria evolved from darker colored Märzens to the lighter colored Festbiers you see today. In this beer, we highlight that modern presentation,” said Sam Pecoraro, brewmaster of Von Ebert Brewing. “Festbier’s smooth, subtle use of hops and slightly more malty notes makes it a perfect beer to transition from summer to fall.”
Festbier will be available as both draft and 16-ounce four-packs at all Von Ebert Brewing locations along with Northwest bars, bottleshops and grocery stores, such as New Seasons, starting August 15, and continuing throughout the fall.
With the purchase of the brewing facility on N. Mississippi Ave. in Portland, Von Ebert Brewing is expanding production and distribution from 4,000 barrels per year to as much as 20,000 barrels per year. This allowed Von Ebert Brewing to sell 12-ounce cans of its Pils and plans to add even more of its beers as 12-ounce six-packs before the end of the year. Von Ebert Brewing will open the N. Mississippi Ave. taproom to the public this fall and grow its distribution throughout Oregon and Washington, and eventually Idaho and parts of California.
