Samuel Adams Octoberfest

	Percentile
	70
	overall

Brewed by Boston Beer Company
Style: Oktoberfest/Märzen
Boston, Massachusetts USA

bottled
common

on tap
common

Broad Distribution
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Ratings	Average	Score	Seasonal	ABV	Style Pctl	Serve in
1584	3.24/5.0	3.24/5.0	Autumn	5.4%	86.8	Dimpled mug, Lager glass, Stein

Commercial Description:
The first thing you notice when pouring a glass of this seasonal beer is the color. Samuel Adams® Octoberfest has a rich, deep golden amber hue which itself is reflective of the season. Samuel Adams® Octoberfest is a malt lover's dream, masterfully blending together four roasts of barley to create a delicious harmony of sweet flavors including caramel and toffee. The beer is kept from being overly sweet by the elegant bitterness imparted by the German Noble hops. Samuel Adams® Octoberfest provides a wonderful transition from the lighter beers of summer to the winter's heartier brews.

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jbye4334 (658), Colorado Springs, Colorado, USA

3	Aroma	Appearance	Flavor	Palate	Overall
3	5/10	3/5	6/10	3/5	13/20

Sep 12, 2009 Updated: Oct 14, 2009

Clear amber color. Medium off white head. Light malt aroma and roasted malt flavor. Avg duration. Smooth finish. Thin/slick texture. Moderate carbonation. Spare lacing.

kenb (1100), Oregon, USA

3.7	Aroma	Appearance	Flavor	Palate	Overall
3.7	8/10	3/5	8/10	3/5	15/20

Sep 12, 2009

12oz bottle via Hagen. Pours a deep copper with a small off white head. Nose is sweet caramel, toasted grains. Taste is all about the sweet malts...caramel, biscuits, some nuts and mild hops. Body is medium, carbonation is moderate/high. Tone down the carbonation and we have a near perfect octoberfest bier.

Maltajo (108), TARRYTOWN, New York, USA

3.4	Aroma	Appearance	Flavor	Palate	Overall
3.4	5/10	4/5	6/10	3/5	16/20

Sep 12, 2009

12 oz bottle. Smokey Mt. Deli. Nice deep copper pour with a fast fanishing head. Cinnimon Rosted barley caramel crisp and hearty. Great long lasting finish. Enjoy!

elgavilancillo (63), South Gate, California, USA

3.5	Aroma	Appearance	Flavor	Palate	Overall
3.5	8/10	3/5	10/10	5/5	9/20

Sep 12, 2009

these beer is awsome had a couple at taco truck... nice and easy brew.. can’t wait for oktober fest in big bear lake !

cprochak (393), Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA

2.9	Aroma	Appearance	Flavor	Palate	Overall
2.9	6/10	3/5	5/10	3/5	12/20

Sep 11, 2009

12 oz bottle. Little caramel and really earthy pine hops. Very carbonated with buttery mouthfeel. Little sweetness then strange bitter finish.

naivepegasus (183), USA

3.5	Aroma	Appearance	Flavor	Palate	Overall
3.5	6/10	5/5	7/10	4/5	13/20

Sep 11, 2009

Pours an orange amber with a slight amount of rapidly dissipating head. Slightly sweet odor, sweet barley malts primarily. Taste is sweet and earthy, some slight hint of raisin that ends with a crisp aftertaste with just a hint of hoppy bitterness. Not a bad octoberfest beer

Snot19kilo (81), Oakwood, Illinois, USA

3.9	Aroma	Appearance	Flavor	Palate	Overall
3.9	6/10	4/5	8/10	5/5	16/20

Sep 11, 2009 Updated: Oct 21, 2009

I must admit out of all the American brewed beers this is the only one American Seasonal I anticipate. 12 oz bottle. Pours a nice Orange/brown with a thin white head. Aroma is barley with a hint of fruit. I Flavor is Malty. A good taste of barley, some nuts and toffee. a slight fruit, but I can’t call it.(I always forget to rate this until I’m well drunk from it) The finish is smooth, crisp and clean for this kind of beer. So far this has to be my highest rated beer. But I’m kind of bias being I love this beer. A must try!!

mike67 (75), , New Jersey, USA

3.9	Aroma	Appearance	Flavor	Palate	Overall
3.9	8/10	5/5	8/10	4/5	14/20

Sep 9, 2009 Updated: Sep 11, 2009

12 oz bottle. Poured a copper color with a nice white head. I liked the aroma of floral hops and caramel malt. Flavor is similar. Finish is medium lasting and balanced. Body is light to medium, not too sweet. I always have been looking forward to this time of the year to buy my first 6 pack of Sam Adams Octoberfest. It’s been my favorite Octoberfest beer.

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