Pours clear as expected. A fair amount of white, frothy foam that has some solid retention. Lacing is sparse.
Aroma is mainly toasted and toffee malt. The toffee and even caramel malts give it a definite sweetness.
Taste is obviously malt forward. Toasted and toffee malt really come through. A bit of spice and earth hops come through in the finish. Ever so slightly bitter. The malt actually lingers a bit.
Medium body with a comparable carbonation.
A solid Oktoberfest offering that is easy drinking. After last years crazy set of seasonal beers, this is my single seasonal beer, this year, and I would go for it again. Enjoy!
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Reviewed: Thursday, September 30, 2010 at 21:45:33
Tasted: Thursday, September 30, 2010
$1.69 for 12 oz. bottle
370 beers rated with a
7.94 average
7.94/10
A: 8.0 |
T: 8.0 |
L: 7.0 |
M: 8.0 |
O: 8.0
sDev: 0.38%
Color: Medium Amber
A: Clear medium amber, tan head of medium consistency and retention.
S: Butterscotch or toffee and brown sugar. Then biscuity malt follows.
T: Malt, a little spice, a low bitterness, and a touch of earthiness. Very well balanced. Medium carbonation and a low creamy mouthfeel. Toffee notes linger in the background with some bready flavor.
D: A real easy drinker, with a touch of personality. There's a lot of beer made in this style that doesn't walk the talk. In my book this brew deserves to be served at an Oktoberfest event. Proist.
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Reviewed: Thursday, September 30, 2010 at 21:44:28