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Samuel Adams Octoberfest

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70
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bottled
common

on tap
common

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RatingsAverageScoreSeasonalABVStyle PctlServe in
15843.24/5.03.24/5.0Autumn5.4%86.8Dimpled 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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Neematoad (71), , Illinois, USA
3.4 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
4/104/58/104/514/20
Sep 22, 2008  
Heavy malt taste (duh!) with a nice dark appearance. Had many sweet flavors to compliment the maltyness. A little heavy but not really something to complain about. I really wouldn’t say this is much different than a lot of the other octoberfest beers i’ve tried, but then again I’m not complaining.


DaveB (73), Holyoke, Massachusetts, USA
2.7 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
5/103/56/103/510/20
Sep 22, 2008  
On tap at the Micks. Poured dark amber. Heavier than I like. But not too heavy. Not a bad seasonal beer. Might try it again.


 KimJohansen (6909), Copenhagen V, Denmark
2.6 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
5/103/55/102/511/20
Sep 22, 2008  
Clear amber with medium off white head. Sweet malty aroma with caramel notes and butter. Sweet flavour with notes of caramel, toasted malt, butter and bread. Ends mild bitter.


nhamilton (58), Cibolo, Texas, USA
3.2 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
6/103/57/104/512/20
Sep 22, 2008  
Much better experience than with the original SA. Pours smoothly to a light tan colored head. Has a moderate bitter taste, but goes down smooth. The aroma has a definate smell of carmel. The body is light and watery. Not a bad brew.


mtimmerman84 (4), , New York, USA
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3.7 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
6/104/57/104/516/20
Sep 21, 2008  
Bottle. Everything from Samuel Adams is above average. Similar to other Octoberfest beers, nothing out of the ordinary


 ditmier (1057), Boise, Idaho, USA
3.2 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/103/55/103/514/20
Sep 21, 2008  
2008 Bottle - Pours dk orange with a medium off-white head, aroma is all malt, chocolate and caramel-y, flavour is very malt forward but not as much as I expected given the nose...very light hops on the finish, but slightly metallic...decent except for that final note...


 SamGamgee (1429), Santa Cruz (La Selva), California, USA
2.6 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
6/104/54/103/59/20
Sep 21, 2008  
12oz bottle. Glowing orange amber color. Sweet malty aroma, with some toffee as advertised. Cloying caramel sweetness. Fizzy. This just needs some balance, and a good deal less sugary caramel. It’s drinkable but much less so than the style should lend itself to.


tajstah (3), Samut Prakan, Thailand
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3 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
6/102/56/104/512/20
Sep 21, 2008  
Nice smelling. Amber. Semi complex caramel/coffee flavors. Wonderful aftertaste. NIce beer.



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