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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TastemasterWNY (8), New York, USA
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4.1	Aroma	Appearance	Flavor	Palate	Overall
4.1	8/10	4/5	8/10	5/5	16/20

Aug 31, 2009

One of Sam’s better seasonal brews. This just tastes like fall. It’s cool and crisp with a clean finish. It doesn’t linger on your tongue all night and by the end of the pint you just want another. Oh. It’s that good.

MrBeerFanatic (350), jamestown, New York, USA

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

Aug 31, 2009

Pours medium bodied amber with a quickly fading off white head. Aromas of caramel, barley, grain, and a touch of toffee malts. Flavor is of grains, caramel, with a touch of toffee and hop. A little bitter with a touch of sweet.

VAAC (30), Middlebury, Indiana, USA

3.3	Aroma	Appearance	Flavor	Palate	Overall
3.3	6/10	4/5	5/10	4/5	14/20

Aug 31, 2009

Beautiful looking beer. Crisp, sweet and the aftertaste is really good. Recommended.

keepersj12 (787), Sicklerville, New Jersey, USA

3.2	Aroma	Appearance	Flavor	Palate	Overall
3.2	6/10	4/5	6/10	4/5	12/20

Aug 30, 2009

One of the better of the style. Dark amber with a small head. Aroma of bread and malt. Flavor is typical of the style.

gringo332 (238), Richardson, Texas, USA

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

Aug 30, 2009

Nic matlyness. Aroma is kind of tight but there are is a creamy sweetness that comes through. Taste is of your caramel and a little bit of vanilla. Like the description says its sweet but not overly. Well balanced. Flavour is pretty solid all the way through.

jport4087 (78), Pennsylvania, USA

3.2	Aroma	Appearance	Flavor	Palate	Overall
3.2	6/10	3/5	6/10	4/5	13/20

Aug 30, 2009 Updated: Sep 5, 2009

Great value for the buck. Pours a beautiful amber. Great taste with tons of caramel.

fata2683 (860), Panama City, Florida, USA

3.3	Aroma	Appearance	Flavor	Palate	Overall
3.3	7/10	3/5	7/10	3/5	13/20

Aug 30, 2009

bottle, pours light brown medium off white head. Bready malt aroma with some almond skin and yeast notes. Bready almost rye malt backbone ends with a bitter and sour finish that is more sour than bitter. Not that bad.

harbuck76 (128), El Cajon, California, USA

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

Aug 29, 2009

12 oz. Poured into .5 liter dimpled mug .Pours a bright amber with small white head. Aroma is malts -carmel malts Flavor is sweet carmel malts and biscuit, Not much hops here. Not my favorite fest beer, but i seem to buy a 6 er every year.

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