Löwenbräu Oktoberfestbier

Brewed by Löwenbräu Munich (InBev)
Style: Oktoberfest/Märzen
Munich, Germany

Malty, sweet aroma. Slightly soapy. Malty, grainy, sweet taste with a hint of caramel. Slightly hop-bitter finish. Okay.

Pale gold with a bubbly white head. Aromas are grain, lemon - sweet and zesty. Flavours are citrus and apricot with grain. The finish is dry and bitter with petrol notes. More malt liquor than the typical Oktoberfest beer. Lacks any delicate sophistication. Still, for what it actually is - its not bad.

Bottle. Sweetish and a little sticky, lightly grassy and bready. Dry finish. Pretty drinkable and a bit better than normal Lowenbrau, a little sticky maybe.

Going into this I didn’t expect much so it comes as no surprise that nothing very interesting is going on here. Bright pale gold colour. Bready malt aroma with cardboard undertones. The flavour is sweet, but, at the same time, has a sharp bitterness. The balance is not great. Rather acidic finish completes this unfortunate experience.

Bought in the Bottle from The Alex in Derby. Straight from the Fridge. Looked good, smelt good but a Strong alcohol taste. Kind of like a weak Duvel. Not really for me, but a passable Lager.

I usually love the Oktoberfests and this when was from its birthplace, but this was not for me. It lacked that sweet edge that gives Oktoberfests their greatness. Its an ok beer, but not a great Oktober.

This was a tough brew to finish. Had an odd, off taste that was repulsive. At least it looked good. The worst Marzen that I’ve tried.

Mild lemon-fresh cereal malt aroma. Clear, golden coloured with large white fine bubbled head that recedes to cover. Mild spicy hops cavort with cereal malts in the flavour. Medium-light body. Refreshing but somewhat watery. Bottle.