Aubrey (2557), Denver, Colorado, USA Jun 12, 2003 Clear, deep amber. Big and richly sweet; sort of candy-like and sugary. Some fruity notes surface here and there, along with some alcoholic notes. Ernest (4197), Boulder, Colorado, USA Jun 3, 2002 Draught. Dark amber. Aroma is moderately malty (toasted light bread, caramel), lightly hoppy (flowers), with a note of peach. Flavor is moderately sweet, lightly bitter, lightly acidic. Finish is moderately acidic, lightly bitter. Medium body, watery texture, lively carbonation. I wouldn’t call this a bock by any stretch, it’s more of an American interpretation of a maerzen/Oktoberfest, but it’s not bad either way.
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