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RATINGS: 478   WEIGHTED AVG: 3.16   SEASONAL: Autumn   IBU: 24   EST. CALORIES: 198   ABV: 6.6%
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This beer is available each autumn in celebration of the great Bavarian festival season. Brewed in late spring and cellared throughout the summer, our Oktoberfest is produced through traditional methods as it has been for centuries in Germany, This copper-hued lager owes its rich malt flavor to a generous combination of select Vienna and Munich malts. Cool, open-fermentation develops a subtle elegance and drinkability suited to any festive occasion.
2000 to 2009 vintages - 6% abv
2010 vintage - 6.6% abv


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3.7
   AROMA 6/10   APPEARANCE 4/5   TASTE 8/10   PALATE 3/5   OVERALL 16/20
frieked99 (18) - USA - OCT 28, 2001
This beer lacks the quality of some of the traditional oktoberfests but it’s a good start

3
   AROMA 4/10   APPEARANCE 4/5   TASTE 5/10   PALATE 3/5   OVERALL 14/20
Kiwano (17) - USA - OCT 2, 2010
A - reddish orange tinge no head at all - thin layer of bubbles that dissipated immediately S - the faintest hint of sweetness and a tiny bit of malt but barely any smell at all T - Sweet almost no bitterness at all - a tiny bit of citrus and barely any malt at all (until it warmed up a bit then the malt came through better) - can’t taste any hops - almost sugary. Got a little less sugary and a bit more flavor as it warmed up. Definitely needed to warm up a bit to let more of the flavor and depth come through. The sugar mellowed and darkened as it warmed up. M - nice set of tight bubbles that keep it perky. Really enjoyed the carbonation. D - Not much depth but it is tasty - very smooth and light , has just enough body. Could drink several of these without feeling full over overloaded. Would drink again but would wait for the beer to get more close to room temperature first. Would probably go well with Chinese, Japanese, or Thai food - though I have no way of knowing this (chilled bottle poured into a pint glass)

3
   AROMA 6/10   APPEARANCE 4/5   TASTE 6/10   PALATE 2/5   OVERALL 12/20
Legato (15) - USA - OCT 11, 2009
Sweet tasty and refreshing. Felt off style though. The beer tasted of berries and was slightly hoppy.

3.8
   AROMA 7/10   APPEARANCE 4/5   TASTE 7/10   PALATE 4/5   OVERALL 16/20
gpwasr10 (9) - USA - OCT 3, 2011 does not count
This is a solid beer, very smooth and relaxing, excellent color, wonderffull aroma. Malts tickle the front of my tongue, but exhibits a clean finish. I’ll definatly buy again. WUNDERBAR!

1.7
   AROMA 1/10   APPEARANCE 4/5   TASTE 3/10   PALATE 2/5   OVERALL 7/20
Whalescreams (9) - scottsdale, Arizona, USA - SEP 21, 2012 does not count
Most impressive thing about this beer is the color. The smell and taste remind of that sweet taste left in your mouth after a night of drinking whiskey and not brushing before passing out on the floor. As I sputter out

2.9
   AROMA 5/10   APPEARANCE 2/5   TASTE 6/10   PALATE 3/5   OVERALL 13/20
fijifrank (4) - USA - SEP 22, 2012 does not count
Pint at the Anchor. Less malty than your typical Oktoberfest. 0 head and very light in color for the style.

2.7
   AROMA 4/10   APPEARANCE 4/5   TASTE 6/10   PALATE 3/5   OVERALL 10/20
miamibob (4) - Miami, USA - AUG 19, 2010 does not count
roasty malt flavor, lightly carbonated, light nose, abrupt bitter finish. Not my favorite.

3.1
   AROMA 5/10   APPEARANCE 4/5   TASTE 6/10   PALATE 4/5   OVERALL 12/20
chernozem (2) - Colorado, USA - AUG 22, 2012 does not count
UPDATED: SEP 1, 2012 Bottle @ home.

Aroma: Malty, yeasty, doughy smell.

Appearance: Medium, off-white colored head diminishing to thin collar. Clear dark copper color. Thin lacing.

Taste: Sweet, lightly bitter, spicy flavor. Average, crisp finish.

Palate: Medium, dry body. Normal carbonation.

Overall: Familiar flavors for an Oktoberfest. Easy to drink. Would recommend for others.


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