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Samuel Adams Octoberfest

Percentile
70
overall

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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 Spab (258), Toronto, Ontario, Canada
2.9 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
6/103/56/103/511/20
Sep 2, 2008  
Pours a clear amber/gold with very little, disappearing off white head. Strong malty nose with lots of sweetness. Malty flavour too though not overly strong. Smooth mouthfeel.


 NeoHippie2 (173), Louisville, Kentucky, USA
4.1 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
8/104/58/104/517/20
Sep 2, 2008  
Yet another tasty brew from Sammy A. Pours a beautiful copper with a nice creamy white head. Lots of roasted malts on the nose with s flavor that follows much the same. Lots of sweet caramelized malts. Smooth and crisp finish. Very drinkable as well. I’ll be looking forward to this one every autumn.


lweiberg (89), Eagan, Minnesota, USA
2.4 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
5/102/55/102/510/20
Sep 1, 2008  
Pretty so-so, not much that stands out aside from the fact that it’s fairly light and easy to drink but it doesn’t exactly taste good enough to make you impatient for another one once you finish the first.


 NobleSquirrel (1105), Chicago, Illinois, USA
2.9 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
6/104/55/103/511/20
Sep 1, 2008  
Bottle. First of all, I think it’s lame that they misspell Oktobefest, but whatever. Beer is deepish copper/red. Quite sweet with minimal hop flavor. Pretty mediocre in my book, nice mouthfeel though. Meh.


 NDbeerdrinker (164), Virginia Beach, Virginia, USA
3.2 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
6/104/56/103/513/20
Aug 31, 2008  
Bottle. Pours a reddish gold with a thin tan head. Aroma is malty and caramel. Taste is roasted malts, caramel, toffee, and a little sweet. Tasty beer that I can see myself enjoying on some football weekends.


LDawg (71), Rockport, Texas, USA
2.9 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/105/55/103/59/20
Aug 30, 2008  
Yeah warm mouth feel and sweet. Yes sweet. Looks delicious with the dark copper. 13$ for 12.


 WakeandBake (426), Greenville, Michigan, USA
3.2 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
6/103/57/103/513/20
Aug 30, 2008  
Bottle.Deep orange-amber color, with huge off-white head, great lacing. Aroma is malt heavy as you would expect. Caramel, toffee, toasted grain, buttery nuts, and faint spicy hops character. Flavor much the same. Caramel and toffee up front. Toasted grain with some fruit through the middle, light spicy hop bitterness helps to balance out the flavor. Very clean, with full body and mouthfeel at the same time. Thanks Sam


 JMFG (1514), Florida, USA
3.3 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
6/103/57/103/514/20
Aug 28, 2008  
Bottle. Clear copper color, thin light tan head. Slightly sweet grainy aroma, caramel, very mild earthy hops. Sweet crisp bready taste, light sweet hop finish. Something about the back end of the taste was off, but overall not bad.



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