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RATINGS: 257   WEIGHTED AVG: 3.57   SEASONAL: Autumn   IBU: 34   EST. CALORIES: 189   ABV: 6.3%
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Our interpretation of a German Oktoberfest beer. This beer is a single hop lager, hopped exclusively with Summit hops. Being a Surly beer, we decided to dry-hop it. Is that a traditional German way to brew it? Nein, but we ain’t in Germany. We aged this beer over 11 weeks to let the flavors mellow into an exceptional taste. We used German malts and Crystal Rye for a unique flavor. Only one batch of this beer was brewed, so go and drink it while you can! Prosit!
Note: 2007 version brewed with Sterling hops.


3.8
   AROMA 7/10   APPEARANCE 4/5   TASTE 8/10   PALATE 4/5   OVERALL 15/20
CaptainCougar (6749) - Boz Scaggsville, Maryland, USA - JUN 16, 2009
Can sampled on 12/27/07: Pours a transparent copper orange with a nicely-lacing spotty white head. Aroma of fresh resiny piny hops with a touch of caramely German malts. Body starts fairly full with a nice earthy caramely sweetness and good fresh hop balance. Very enjoyable and drinkable even if its a little hoppier for the style.

3.5
   AROMA 7/10   APPEARANCE 3/5   TASTE 8/10   PALATE 3/5   OVERALL 14/20
Lubiere (6707) - Ottawa, Ontario, CANADA - MAY 10, 2009
A hazed dark amber lager with a thick off white head. In aroma, loads of malt with good fresh hops, and light sulfur notes, even a bit of cheese. In mouth, a good malt base with Saaz hops, herbaceous. Rich and smooth. Shared with Probstk, April 2 2009. Thanks to Piscator for this one.

3.7
   AROMA 7/10   APPEARANCE 4/5   TASTE 7/10   PALATE 4/5   OVERALL 15/20
bvc (941) - Kenmore, Washington, USA - MAR 24, 2009
16oz can from adamB84. Pours a cloudy deep amber tinted golden color with a nice thick white head. Color seems a little on the lighter side for the style. Nose is bready wheatness with some hops and some faint spice notes. I bit heavier on the hops and a little light on the maltiness in comparison to other Octoberfests I have had, but much to my liking. Another quality and very drinkable beer from Surly.

3.4
   AROMA 7/10   APPEARANCE 4/5   TASTE 7/10   PALATE 3/5   OVERALL 13/20
Beershine (4561) - The Sunshine State, Florida, USA - FEB 2, 2009
Can thank you to daknole for sharing. Lovely bright copper glow with haze. Sweet, hot nose, cake aromas. A little chewy and hot going down the gullet. Solid body and character and although it’s not my thing I can appreciate what it’s doing.

3.7
   AROMA 7/10   APPEARANCE 4/5   TASTE 8/10   PALATE 3/5   OVERALL 15/20
kyzr (1140) - Belgrade, Montana, USA - FEB 1, 2009
Thanks to Skyview for this can. Pours thick light amber. Big hoppy nose with some hints of spice. Flavor is hoppy big up front with good malt that gives it some balance. Nice little nutty flavor that shows up at the clean crisp finish.

3.4
   AROMA 7/10   APPEARANCE 3/5   TASTE 7/10   PALATE 3/5   OVERALL 14/20
Oakes (10009) - Gibsons, British Columbia, CANADA - FEB 1, 2009
Amber, hazy. Spicy, herbal and big citrusy hop aroma. Very bitter. Lots of rye spiciness. The malts are presentt but subdued. Not very lagerish, but it’s an interesting brew.

3.7
   AROMA 6/10   APPEARANCE 4/5   TASTE 8/10   PALATE 4/5   OVERALL 15/20
BelgianBeerGal (2105) - Dayton Area, Ohio, USA - JAN 29, 2009
Can via trade. I was really worried about this beer being over-hopped for the style but it was no issue. The hops are perfectly balanced against the caramel malts. These fest beers get a little muddled sometimes but this flavour was crisp and clean. Really enjoyed it.

3.7
   AROMA 8/10   APPEARANCE 4/5   TASTE 7/10   PALATE 3/5   OVERALL 15/20
Rusty (1509) - Mesa, Arizona, USA - JAN 29, 2009
Extra courtesy of moelikebeer. Pours a nice dark orange to brown with a large light tan head. Aroma is malt, caramel, rye, hops, pineapple. Flavor is rye, caramel, hops, caramel. Finish is bitter hops and rye with a touch of malt sweetness. Interesting Marzen. Not too shabby.


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