Laurelwood Laurelfest Lager

Brewed by Laurelwood Public House & Brewery
Style: Oktoberfest/Märzen
Portland, Oregon USA

Serve in Dimpled mug, Lager glass, Stein

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Oktoberfest brew on tap at Laurelwood brewpub on 51st and NE Sandy Blvd in Portland, OR--Poured a light color for a marzen. More maibock-like. Small wispy, wimpy white head. Nutty, sweet, caramel nose. Lots of bold malts. A bit cloying, but overall pretty nice.

Name: Laurelfest
Date: September 22, 2009
Mode: Draft
Source: Brewpub, Pizza Place
Appearance: clear copper, fine beige head, drippy lace
Aroma: light sweet caramel malt aroma
Flavor: sweet caramel malt flavor, light earthyness, hint of fruity character, light breadyness

Aroma: 5/10; Appearance: 7/10; Flavor: 6/10; Palate: 6/10; Overall: 10/20
Rating: 2.8/5.0
Drinkability: 7/10
Score: ** /4

Name: Oktoberfest
Date: September 22, 2009
Mode: Draft
Source: Brewpub
Appearance: clear copper, wispy off white head, streaks of lace
Aroma: light sweet aroma, light bready character
Flavor: rich malt flavor, lots of sweet and bready Munich character, light earthyness

Aroma: 5/10; Appearance: 7/10; Flavor: 6/10; Palate: 6/10; Overall: 12/20
Rating: 3/5.0
Drinkability: 8/10
Score: ** /4