Excelsior Oktoberfest Märzen

On draught at the Excelsior tap room in downtown Excelsior, MN. Pours a clear light copper amber colored brew with a creamy off-whtie head that has some excellent retention and some spotty lacing. Aroma of caramel malt, a hint of toffee, some floral hops and a touch of lager yeast. Flavor is more intense than aroma. Almost full bodied, semi-sweet caramel and floral hop character with a solid lager yeast in the background. Finish is quite smooth, continued full bodied with a solid lager yeast aftertaste that slowly disappears. Though this Munich style märzen may have a light appearance, flavor is all there when expecting a full bodied octoberfest. Forget asking for a sampler glass, go for a full pint.