Monte Carlo Oktoberfest

Date: 10/04/2002
Mode: Draft
Source: Brewpub

clear amber, thin fine off-white head, sweet carmel and toasted malt aroma, rich dry malt flavor, just a touch of sweetness, lots of toasted malt, a hint of biscuit, only enough hops to keep it balanced, clean finish

Aroma: 7/10; Appearance: 8/10; Flavor: 8/10; Palate: 5/10; Overall: 17/20
Rating: 3.9/5.0
Score: ***+/4
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The score was calculated based upon the notes and an old scoring system.

poured a reddish hue w/ a very light head and no carbonation bubbles.. scent was very weak but smelled slightly of fruit.. not great.palatae was creamy and carbonated very smooth and drinkable. flavor was hints of fruit and maybe some cintrus plus a hint of alcohol on the flavor... I really liked this beer.. it wasn’t exceptional but really agreed w/ me.

Clear amber body with off-white head, nice lacing. Aroma is medium sweet, caramel, cereal, light nutty, herbal, grassy. Taste is moderately sweet, caramel, some cereal. Finishes with very light grassy. Light-medium body, bit of sticky, but more crisp than usual for style.

From a sampler: This is the seasonal available when we visited. Dark and clear amber/orange color with a thin off-white head. Vaguely malty aroma. Medium-bodied with a light malt character, but it struggles. Not much else going on flavorwise. The finish is lightly bitter hops that also don’t have a lot of steam. One of the more palatable Monte Carlo beers which unfortunately is not saying much.

Sampled draught at Monte Carlo Brewpub, Las Vegas
Dark amber color. Malty toast and a bit of roast aroma. Tastes watery with a medium body. Finishes brief and lightly bitter. Average oktoberfest.