Oktoberfest
German · Lager · ABV 5.1%-6.1%
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8.5 / 10
Had on tap at the brewery. With Sue after tailgating at the U of I game. Pours opaque and pale gold in color. Huge…
By scotSep 12, 2026
7.7 / 10
Enjoyed at the brewery on tap with Tom. Pours with a slight cloudiness. No real foam. Pinkish-red in color, almost…
By scotSep 5, 2026
Had on tap at the brewery while visiting with my neighbor Tom. Has a chill haze. Not much head or lacing. Straw in…
By scotSep 5, 2026
Had at the brewery with Rich. Pours somewhat cloudy but not as cloudy as a typical hazy. Minimal off-white foam.…
By scotSep 4, 2026
Yellow with low level haze. Super faint aroma, maybe lemon. Taste; hard to make out any flavors. Low carbonation.…
By richSep 3, 2026
Shared by Rich at TNBC. No date on can. Pours partially opaque which potentially tells me age. Not much lacing based on…
By scotSep 3, 2026
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