I’ve had this beer on two occasions. At the Minster Oktoberfest, on draft at the Wooden Shoe. Pale color, and an incredible white head that clung to the pitcher. A grainy tasting lager, only slightly better than Miller. 6 months later, on draft at K-Vill Inn. I also bought a draft Hofbrauhaus lager for comparison. The Wooden Shoe was much better than the Hofbrauhaus. Carmel tasting with a light nuttiness. Delicious, but a little too much carbonation.

A bottle from a german pub next to Minster, Ohio (who has authentic german beer the fist wed of every month): The K-village Inn--see my place ratings. This was the best of the two, though a tad over carbonated which showed in the head and the lack of lacing. The taste is orange carmel and toffee and dances on you tongue becasue of the carbonation. A think maltiness in the finish.

This has a really nice pour, a deep golden body with a HUGE rocky head that slowly caves in around the edges, leaving a thick lacing behind. The aroma is grainy and has a touch of caramel, some fresh bread, and a light flowery scent. Medium bodied, it tastes of honeyed bread with the right amount of floral bitterness to balance it out. Good sessionable lager.<br /><br /><font size=-4><a href=http://www.ratebeer.com/Places/ShowPlace.asp?PlaceID=371><u>Belmont Party Supply, Dayton, OH</u></a><font size=-1><br />

22 ounce bomber from Arrow Wine and Spirits. Deep gold/ copper color, big head with good retention and lacing, typical lager aroma mixed with sweet floral notes, fine somewhat sweet flavor with floral notes and good hop and malt balance. A very fine lager, and a big raspberry to those who routinely dismiss the style. Once again, Barrelhouse shows how it’s done.

Bottle from Belmont Party. Clear copper color with an average fizzy off-white head that mostly lasting with good lacing. Moderate toasted malty aroma. Medium body with a sticky texture. Medium balanced flavor with a medium bittersweet finish of moderate duration. my expectations where met.