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RATINGS: 2228   WEIGHTED AVG: 3.23   SEASONAL: Autumn   EST. CALORIES: 159   ABV: 5.3%
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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.
Beer vintage abv varies from 5.0% to 5.5%


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2.6
   AROMA 3/10   APPEARANCE 3/5   TASTE 5/10   PALATE 3/5   OVERALL 12/20
haukur (1009) - Reykjavik, ICELAND - NOV 7, 2012
on draft at Dulles airport. Interestingly this is much more drinkable on tap than bottled. It holds up to the marzen style, very carbonated though with a somewhat malty acidic finish.

2.5
   AROMA 4/10   APPEARANCE 3/5   TASTE 5/10   PALATE 3/5   OVERALL 10/20
matthewgerke (61) - - NOV 5, 2012
Draft. Poured deep golden with quickly disappearing tan head. Malt, caramel and toffee are first flavors balanced with some bitterness from the hops. Average fall seasonal brew.

2.6
   AROMA 5/10   APPEARANCE 3/5   TASTE 6/10   PALATE 3/5   OVERALL 9/20
jonas (5041) - Garching b. München, GERMANY - NOV 4, 2012
Bottle. Amber, low cream head. Sugary dusty nose. Chewy, light fruity, dust and salt. unimpressive.

3.1
   AROMA 5/10   APPEARANCE 3/5   TASTE 8/10   PALATE 3/5   OVERALL 12/20
Bebum (63) - - NOV 4, 2012
(Old) gold, limpid and bright. Light - medium body, very low bitterness, acidity and alcohol feel, which throws into relief the low sweetness. Unassertive mouthfeel, somewhat dry-bitter finish, all appropriate to the style. The immediate impression is of abundant maltiness, maple, ---Rated via Beer Buddy for iPhone

2.6
   AROMA 4/10   APPEARANCE 3/5   TASTE 6/10   PALATE 3/5   OVERALL 10/20
Drunkdietitian (14) - - NOV 3, 2012
Great beer to bring to a campfire with marshmallows! I had 6 in a row.

2.9
   AROMA 5/10   APPEARANCE 4/5   TASTE 6/10   PALATE 3/5   OVERALL 11/20
tomciccateri (885) - Albuquerque, New Mexico, USA - NOV 3, 2012
On draught at Slice Parlor. Nice deep dark amber color but no head nor aroma. Medium body with carbonation noticeable. More caramel flavor than rich maltiness. Disappointing. Will try a different batch for another data point.

3.1
   AROMA 7/10   APPEARANCE 4/5   TASTE 7/10   PALATE 4/5   OVERALL 9/20
Cool_Bond (475) - Eskilstuna, SWEDEN - NOV 1, 2012
Smells pretty much, Tastes great and the aftertaste lingers for a while. A perfectly okay October beer. Not perhaps the best tasting but great taste.

4
   AROMA 7/10   APPEARANCE 4/5   TASTE 7/10   PALATE 4/5   OVERALL 18/20
boisebeer (57) - boise, Idaho, USA - OCT 31, 2012
Great octoberfest beer. Salty and creamy all at the same time. Toasty flavor with little bite. Poured great and tasted just as good.

3.2
   AROMA 6/10   APPEARANCE 3/5   TASTE 6/10   PALATE 3/5   OVERALL 14/20
darn1207 (1703) - Tallahassee, Florida, USA - OCT 31, 2012
12oz bottle. Dark gold-brown pour. Aroma is grain, bread, caramel. Tastes are nutty, metallic, vanilla. Decent - not offensive.

3.2
   AROMA 6/10   APPEARANCE 3/5   TASTE 6/10   PALATE 3/5   OVERALL 14/20
Rocc90 (29) - Chester, Virginia, USA - OCT 29, 2012
Draft at a local restaurant nitro lines were messed up so the beer was room temp. This wasn't a bad thing because it brought out the Carmel flavor and overall was pretty good


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