Dogwood Octoberfest

A little light for a marzen. Could have used more Munich malt. A good malty flavor though - but nothing special.

Date: 09/10/1998
Mode: Draft
Source: Wild Wing Cafe, Marietta

clear yellow, whispy head, light malt aroma, light malt flavor, hint of bitterness in the finish, not much to it, good but boaring
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Date: 10/12/2000

well balanced, but still not true to style - needs malty sweetness
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Date: 10/11/2001
Score: i to ii

opaque rust, thin fine beige head, light fruit aroma, rich body, fruity, lots of belgian character, light bitter finish, balanced, gets better every year, very good, but an octoberfest?
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Date: 09/19/2002

hazy light amber, thin fine off-white head, sweet fruity aroma, rich malty flavor, still more of a belgian than an octoberfest

Aroma: 5/10; Appearance: 5/10; Flavor: 5/10; Palate: 7/10; Overall: 10/20
Rating: 2.7/5.0
Score: *4
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The score was calculated based upon the notes and an old scoring system.

Thaks to kp for this one. This was surprisingly good for a two year old beer that is not from a style known for cellaring abilities. Pours with a large white head over a clear medium amber body. Malt dominated aroma that is bready and lightly toasted malt. A bit fruity (apple) for an O’fest/MArzen. Sweet well balanced flavor. Some oxidation present as expected, but not overpowering enough yet to disguise the fact that this was a fairly decent beer in it’s day. Good body and finish.

On tap.. Poured a clear copper color with a small white head. Aroma is sweet with some roastedness. Flavor has some sweetness then finishes with some sour notes and bitterness. Light to medium body. This came in an imperial pint glass and I really didn’t want to finish it.

Wasn't too bad. An average beer from dogwood. Way better than the bock and summer, but worse than the decadant.

Heavily carbonated and it sure doesn't taste like any other octoberfest I've ever had. More fruity than malty. I don't think it's a good representation of the style... I'll take a sam adams or paulaner any day.

Pale copper golden color with a thin head and mostly flat body. Bland macro-like aroma of stale hops and corn grains with some apple juice. Body really tastes like apple juice with some grainy maltiness and a sugary finish. Not much of an oktoberfest if you ask me. Probably closer to a cider.

What a strange take on an Oktoberfest. Mine was a cloudy yellow color with a rather large head. Flavor was sour and slightly hoppy? This was like a watered down APA. I thought this style was supposed to be very malty? This may be the worst Dogwood I've had yet. And perhaps they should read up on what an Oktoberfest is suppose to taste like. An ok beer I guess.