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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hoplover (166), Corpus Christi, Texas, USA

3.6	Aroma	Appearance	Flavor	Palate	Overall
3.6	7/10	4/5	8/10	4/5	13/20

Sep 5, 2008

This is an alright marzen. Definentely caramel notes and a little hops but Id’e like more hops.

kflorence (93), San Diego, California, USA

3.1	Aroma	Appearance	Flavor	Palate	Overall
3.1	6/10	4/5	6/10	3/5	12/20

Sep 4, 2008

Pours a lovely amber color with minimal white head, smells of malts, caramel, roasted biscuits and hops. Tastes much of the same... caramelized malts, hops, bread, toffee... rather light on the tongue, fair amount of carbonation and a slightly bitter, metallic flavor. Pretty decent beer, but nothing special.

rustychiles (1018), Mesa, Arizona, USA

3.5	Aroma	Appearance	Flavor	Palate	Overall
3.5	7/10	4/5	7/10	3/5	14/20

Sep 4, 2008

Pours a nice caramel color with a small white head. Aroma of caramel, malt and spices. Flavor is malt, caramel, biscuit and a touch of hops. Very well rounded beer and very quaffable. Decent brew.

bluemooner (230), Blaine, Minnesota, USA

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

Sep 4, 2008

Pours a deep amber color with frothy, white head. Very nice malt flavor with hints of caramel and some hops. Light bodied and balanced beer and very drinkable. Excellent fall beer.

michael-pollack (2645), King of Prussia, Pennsylvania, USA

2.8	Aroma	Appearance	Flavor	Palate	Overall
2.8	6/10	3/5	6/10	3/5	10/20

Sep 3, 2008

12oz. Bottle: Aroma of malts, bitter hops, and caramel. Poured amber in color with a small tan head that disappeared slowly. Clear. Sparkling. Flavor is light to medium sweet and light to medium bitter. Tastes of malts, noble hops, sourdough, metal, and caramel. Light to medium body. Slightly chalky texture. Average carbonation. Malty, metallic finish.

Beerman6686 (1280), Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA

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

Sep 3, 2008

Poured an amber orange color with a big white head. Aroma was very malty with some biscuts. Flavor was fairly bland, but in my thoughts thats a good thing for the style, just lots of bland malts with just enough hops to even it out.

missing (72), Wichita, Kansas, USA

3.3	Aroma	Appearance	Flavor	Palate	Overall
3.3	6/10	3/5	7/10	4/5	13/20

Sep 3, 2008

Light amber color with a strong malty undertone. Hint of caramel along with biscuit. Little hop flavor and somewhat thin in the body. One of SA better fall beers.

brentfeesh (1036), Gadsden, Alabama, USA

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

Sep 3, 2008

Growler from River Side Spirits in Chattanooga. Enjoyed on brewday. Great looking dark copper-amber pour. Clean, clear and inviting. A malty sweetness is the most dominant aroma. The brew is very drinkable. Malt is well presented with a touch of sweetness that is not overdone but gets a it much as it warms. There is a touch of nutty bubblegum but it is not really distracting. Any hops are very subdued and are likely just there to help balance the malt. Wet, medium mouth feel and body. Good level of carbonation.

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