Samuel Adams Octoberfest 3.24 1598

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
1598	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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BeerandBlues2 (3237), Colorado Springs, Colorado, USA

3.3	Aroma	Appearance	Flavor	Palate	Overall
3.3	7/10	3/5	6/10	3/5	14/20

Nov 12, 2003

Not at all a bad beer. This is an attractive looking, amber colored beer. The aroma is pleasant with a slight maltiness and fruity notes. The initial flavor is moderately bitter and finishes lightly acidic and bitter.

TomDecapolis (3222), Skippack, Pennsylvania, USA

3.2	Aroma	Appearance	Flavor	Palate	Overall
3.2	6/10	3/5	6/10	4/5	13/20

Oct 10, 2006

On tap at the Trappe Tavern. Pours a translucent copper/amber with no head. Aroma of lemon, malty grains, some caramel. Flavor of cereal, lemon, malts. toasty, hints of nuts. Very clean and crisp lager.

KnutAlbert (3217), Oslo, Norway

3.8	Aroma	Appearance	Flavor	Palate	Overall
3.8	7/10	5/5	8/10	4/5	14/20

Oct 23, 2005

Top rating for this. Great flowery hops, full of flavour. A great beer! Autumnal colour underline the taste. Vanilla and pepper, and a nice little sour twist at the end.

Eyedrinkale (3209), Astoria, New York, USA

3.2	Aroma	Appearance	Flavor	Palate	Overall
3.2	5/10	3/5	6/10	4/5	14/20

Sep 11, 2004

2004 version on tap @ Summits. Light brown creamy head with a lively mouthfeel. Nice hop bitterness and a smooth creamy finish. Body is light and thin. Has a bit of roastiness and nuttiness to add flavor, overall not bad at all.

hotstuff (3183), Indiana, USA

2.9	Aroma	Appearance	Flavor	Palate	Overall
2.9	5/10	4/5	5/10	3/5	12/20

Mar 24, 2006

Bottle. Poured a medium sized ivory head that was mostly lasting, minimal lacing, carbonated, transparent, and a ruby hue. Malt, caramel and hops aroma and ditto for the flavor. Smooth palate. Just so-so IMO.

TheBeerGod (3177), Newport News, Virginia, USA

2.9	Aroma	Appearance	Flavor	Palate	Overall
2.9	6/10	3/5	6/10	2/5	12/20

Oct 7, 2003

Had this on tap while at the Tage Inn in Boston. Deep copper with a small tan head. Nose has light hops and definite malt character. Some very light spice as well. Taste expanded on this - light hops that were noticeable but not dominant, definite spiced malt that was uncomplex but pleasant. Finished with some hop and malt sweetness. Not bad!

PorterPounder (3148), Tallahassee, Florida, USA

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

Sep 2, 2002 Updated: Jan 16, 2004

Rerate - Found this to be a bit more cloying the second time around - guess my palate has wisened up. Slightly artifical taste and aroma and sticky mouthfeel. Original 3.8 Deep, dark orange color, slight spicy aroma. Full bodied malty flavor with a strong finish. One of S.A's better brews in my opinion. Glad I bought a whole six.

GeneralGao (3081), Iowa City, Iowa, USA

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

Oct 5, 2005

Draught. Clear copper color without any head. Caramel aroma and flavor with spicy hop undertones. Very nice octoberfest beer.

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