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
1589	3.24/5.0	3.24/5.0	Autumn	5.4%	86.6	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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leemaxx (2), , Oklahoma, USA
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4	Aroma	Appearance	Flavor	Palate	Overall
4	8/10	4/5	8/10	5/5	15/20

Aug 5, 2008

deep amber brown color with lots of light bubbles. aroma is of toasty malt, and the head is delicate. it’s a good fall lager, nice and malty with a little bit of bitterness in the finish. i like this one; it’s nice and mild.

jkwalking05 (1483), Arlington, Texas, USA

2.3	Aroma	Appearance	Flavor	Palate	Overall
2.3	5/10	3/5	4/10	2/5	9/20

Jul 26, 2008

Orange-copper color with a small off-white head. Aromas of carmel and spices. Flavors are malty with a very fake tasting spicy "funk". Highly carbonated.

cb23 (97), St. louis, Missouri, USA

3.3	Aroma	Appearance	Flavor	Palate	Overall
3.3	5/10	3/5	7/10	3/5	15/20

Jul 25, 2008

Bottle. One of Sam Adams best beers! Doesn’t have the same skunky tastes as most SA’s do. Refreshing brew from this company.

Block (369), West Lafayette, Indiana, USA

3.3	Aroma	Appearance	Flavor	Palate	Overall
3.3	5/10	5/5	6/10	3/5	14/20

Jul 5, 2008

Great color and head. Fresh aroma with a deeper taste, perfect for when the weather begins to cool down.

carruthm (1129), Seattle, Washington, USA

2.8	Aroma	Appearance	Flavor	Palate	Overall
2.8	6/10	3/5	6/10	2/5	11/20

Jul 2, 2008

Has the color of the traditional marzens and the caramel and spice aroma, flavor more of malt though.

mcc5468 (103), USA

4.1	Aroma	Appearance	Flavor	Palate	Overall
4.1	8/10	4/5	8/10	4/5	17/20

Jun 23, 2008

Beautiful copper color. Great malt aroma and nicely balanced malt taste with caramel. The spices provide a nice bit of warmth. A beer I look forward to every year. A great beer.

Funknmilla (593), Phoenixville, Pennsylvania, USA

3.1	Aroma	Appearance	Flavor	Palate	Overall
3.1	6/10	3/5	6/10	3/5	13/20

Jun 6, 2008

Draft rating from 2007--Has a caramel aroma combined with spices (allspice, cinnamon)...nice copper color, minimal foam...well balanced palate, medium bodied...has a distinct caramel and malt flavor, a tinge of bitter in the finish...it’s nice if you like a little spice

REDBOSOX (70), Vineyard Haven, Massachusetts, USA

4	Aroma	Appearance	Flavor	Palate	Overall
4	7/10	4/5	9/10	3/5	17/20

Jun 6, 2008

I have always loved this one! I love a caramel-brewed beer! The hint of spice makes it even better. I wish this one was around year-round. I used to have this as a 10 out of 10 until I truly discovered a bunch of other beers. This one will always be a favorite of mine nonetheless.

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