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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Wolfenstein (96), Sarasota, Florida, USA

3.1	Aroma	Appearance	Flavor	Palate	Overall
3.1	4/10	4/5	7/10	4/5	12/20

Oct 17, 2008

Apricot/ Orange marmalade and honey flavor. OK carbonation. Finishes well. Not what I expected from an Octoberfest beer, but good overall.

djones (116), Michigan, USA

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

Oct 17, 2008

Dark amber brown color. I’m actually surprised at the balance in this sam adams brew. Malty, with a touch of sweetness, and an even lighter touch of hops. Some caramel and sourness to it as well. Medium bodied and smooth. Could have a little more to it, but one of the better sam adams brews ive had.

ChazMania (408), Pasadena, California, USA

2.9	Aroma	Appearance	Flavor	Palate	Overall
2.9	5/10	3/5	5/10	3/5	13/20

Oct 17, 2008

Tapped. I had higher hopes for this. The aroma as well as the flavor fell very flat for me. Very disappointing and not as enjoyable as other Oktoberfest beers.

fidel (917), Livermore, California, USA

3	Aroma	Appearance	Flavor	Palate	Overall
3	5/10	3/5	7/10	3/5	12/20

Oct 16, 2008 Updated: Oct 21, 2008

Golden amber, sweet, malty, caramel, little spice, little sour and hop finish.

Fyrdraca (15), Greenville, South Carolina, USA

2.9	Aroma	Appearance	Flavor	Palate	Overall
2.9	3/10	4/5	5/10	4/5	13/20

Oct 16, 2008

I thought this was okay. The aroma was rather absent and the flavor was pleasant, but overly simple; mostly syrupy caramel flavors with a generous helping of malt. Pours an eye-catching dark copper. Pretty alcohol-deficient for my taste. It was very easy to drink, and I might get it again if I want something tame, but there was no edge to it, regarding both taste and bite.

rbrazell (57), Tallahassee, Florida, USA

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

Oct 16, 2008

pours a dark copper with a small off-white head. nose of faint sweet roasted malt. flavor with sweet malt with some spices coming through. pretty descent octoberfest.

caesar (3028), Bunnik/Utrecht, Netherlands

2.1	Aroma	Appearance	Flavor	Palate	Overall
2.1	4/10	3/5	4/10	2/5	8/20

Oct 16, 2008

Tap. Clear amber color, short head. Aroma is a bit malty, some caramel, brackish hop. Bit bitter taste, some caramel. Quite boring.

Gypsy19 (617), California, USA

3.1	Aroma	Appearance	Flavor	Palate	Overall
3.1	4/10	4/5	8/10	3/5	12/20

Oct 15, 2008

The nose of this beer is dead, however it makes a pleasant comeback in the way of apricot marmalade and honey flavor. Good carbonation and finish too. Could’ve been a little stronger alcoholically, but drinkable nevertheless. Good overall.

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