 meathookjones (245), Sterling, Virginia, USA
May 7, 2005
Definitely not my favorite style by any stretch but I had to try the local one at least. This pours out a deep amber body that is bubbling away with about a half-inch of white head. Not much head retention and no lace with here. Aroma is of sweet malt with a bit of spicy hops and earthy notes as well. Taste is similar with sweet caramel malt being the upfront flavor and a light earthy hop spiciness balancing it out. A bit of a bitter spicy aftertaste. Medium body with good carbonation and a clean taste. Drinkability is pretty good, since the sweetness is not overbearing. Definitely one of the beet O-fest beers I have had.
f351c4v (244), Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA
Nov 29, 2008 Pours a clear, light amber color with a small white head. Sweet aroma of caramel and malt. Slightly sticky mouthfeel gives way to more sweet malts and caramel, with a buttery finish. Not my favorite style, but not bad...
blipp (961), Grand Island, New York, USA
Nov 20, 2008 Bottle. Pours orange amber with a white head. Sweet aroma with honey and an almost fruity quality. The flavor is also sweet with caramel, butterscotch and a light toasty quality. A very nice example of the style.
dkachur (1070), Charlottesville, Virginia, USA
Nov 1, 2008 12 ounce bottle from Total Wine in Richmond. Pours a clear red color with a medium head. Low retention and lacing. Slightly corny malt aroma with some caramel notes. Big grain, cereal, bread notes along with some grassiness. Medium body.
fiulijn (6010), Como; Lausanne (CH); Malmö (SWE), Italy
Oct 18, 2008 <i>Draught at Old Dominion Brewhouse, Washington DC</i><br />Light amber color. Some malt aroma, some malt, caramel and cereals flavor, medium body, light residual sweetness, correct bitterness... very simple, it reminds me some bottled Amber from Europe, not an Oktoberfest.
KnN (351), Greenbelt, Maryland, USA
Oct 12, 2008 pours a decent looking amber color with an off-white head. Aroma is super malty and sweet. A little bit of biscuit and bread dough. Flavor is more of the same. Pretty clean finish, but just a touch on the sweet side. Definitely better octoberfests out there.
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