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Spaten Oktoberfest Ur-Märzen

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common

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common

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RatingsAverageScoreSeasonalABVStyle PctlServe in
10223.33/5.03.33/5.0Autumn5.9%92.9Dimpled mug, Lager glass, Stein
Commercial Description:
Amber in color. This medium bodied beer has achieved its impeccable taste by balancing the roasted malt flavor with the perfect amount of hops. Having a rich textured palate with an underlying sweetness true to tradition.
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Gespuccian (7), Wisconsin, USA
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3.1 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
6/103/56/103/513/20
Oct 8, 2009  
Had on tap. Pours with a foamy head that dissipates rather quickly. Has a nice carmel color appropriate for an Oktoberfest. Taste is part bready, part bitter - not very complex, but very drinkable. Has a somewhat sweet finish.


 joeyplush (333), Garnet Valley, Pennsylvania, USA
2.7 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
5/103/55/102/512/20
Oct 7, 2009  
Not one of my favorites in this category. Aroma of barley malt and yeast, color is opaque orange/amber. Flavor is mostly malted, palate is fizzy and has a carbonated sting.


 bvc (244), Kenmore, Washington, USA
3.2 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/103/57/104/511/20
Oct 7, 2009  
12oz bottle capped at a work ’Oktoberfest’ dealio. Can’t quite tell for sure by looking through the green glass, but it appears to be a lighter brown color. I will say that Spaten has a very traditional looking label. Nose is a touch skunky with bready malt backing. Touch of brown sugar notes along with some earthy floral undertones. Very malty in taste with some grassy/hay flavor around the edges.


 brewski519 (403), Morrisville, North Carolina, USA
3.2 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/103/56/103/513/20
Oct 7, 2009  
On tap this Oktoberfest pours a dark amber color with a foamy head. Aroma of malts, molasses and caramel. Taste was a rich malty flavor with sweet and earthy finish. This one doesn’t taste nearly as skunky as many in this style tend to do. Not bad - much better than I was expecting.


 badlizard (2334), Berkeley, California, USA
3.2 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
6/103/57/103/513/20
Oct 7, 2009  
Clear light brown with a fluffy white head. Sweet slightly sugary molasses aroma and taste with a malty finish.


 italianjohn (346), Bensalem, Pennsylvania, USA
3.2 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
6/103/57/103/513/20
Oct 6, 2009  
Dark amber pour sweet caramel aroma and taste with a slight bitter finish malty earthy roasted taste. A quality oktoberfest out of the bunch.


areyouinning (72), North Carolina, USA
3.4 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/104/56/104/513/20
Oct 5, 2009  
Deep amber color with some brown notes and sparse tan lacing. Spice and dark malts in nose. Medium body with a clean aftertaste. Very mild bitterness. Easy to drink.


 popery (154), San Francisco, California, USA
3.4 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
6/104/57/104/513/20
Oct 3, 2009  
Good Marzen but tends to get a bit sweet and lacks the depth of better version. I’m trying this beer against Ayinger’s version. This beer pours a darkish brown-amber, completely clear with a small, white head. Bubbles stick around nicely, though. The aroma is malty and clean but quite light. There’s no off note that can creep into lighter German imports. There’s a touch of apples and grapes detectable, as well. The flavor comes through more strongly vinous with a light but fruity malt. It gets just a bit too sweet in the finish, but I’m sure that I’d lose sight of that quickly if I were drinking it any quantity. While both this beer and the Ayinger would be easy to drink all night, I have to give the nod to Ayinger. Still, Spaten puts out a nice marzen with a relatively low price tag.



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