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Samuel Adams Octoberfest

Samuel Adams Octoberfest

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65
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An Oktoberfest/Märzen brewed by
Boston Beer Company

Boston, Massachusetts USA

bottled
common

on tap
common

Broad Distribution
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13973.24/5.03.24/5.0Autumn5.4%80.5Dimpled mug, Lager glass, Stein P  Stats

Commercial Description:
The first thing you notice when pouring a glass of this seasonal beer is the color. Samuel Adams® Octoberfest has a rich, deep golden amber hue which itself is reflective of the season. Samuel Adams® Octoberfest is a malt lover's dream, masterfully blending together four roasts of barley to create a delicious harmony of sweet flavors including caramel and toffee. The beer is kept from being overly sweet by the elegant bitterness imparted by the German Noble hops. Samuel Adams® Octoberfest provides a wonderful transition from the lighter beers of summer to the winter's heartier brews.

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 keoki182 (305), West Bend, Wisconsin, USA
3.3 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
6/103/57/103/514/20

Oct 10, 2008  
Ruddy reddish brown with big billowing tan head. Smell is sweet malts with a faint metallic note. Mouthfeel is nice and solid. Taste is really well balanced between smooth, flavorful maltiness and a slightly bitter flowery hop bite. Not my favorite style, but still a very good representation of an Oktoberfest bier.

basewars (57), New York, USA
3 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
6/103/55/103/513/20
Nov 30, 2008  
Pours clear golden brown with nice off-white head. Aroma is caramel, malt, some hops. Flavor is mostly caramel, but a bit watery. I remember this being more flavorful in years past, but not bad overall.


 soyorganic (138), Denver, Colorado, USA
3.6 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
6/104/57/103/516/20
Nov 21, 2008  
Draught: so I was pleasantly surprised with this one as I was really in the mood for a beer. A bockish, malty flavor dominates with a cream, slightly sweet finish. The combination of sweet with the malt made this chuggable.


penguinjive7 (67), Buffalo, New York, USA
3.6 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/103/58/103/515/20
Nov 21, 2008  
Pours nice amber color with a thin tan head that dissipates quickly. There is little lacing to speak of. The smell is of bready malt. The taste reflects the bready malt with a twinge of smooth caramel in the finish. The carbonation is a bit on the heavy side, but not oppressive. This brew goes down very smoothly and clings a bit from the heavy malt. Overall this is a pleasant harvest brew that is very easy to drink and have several of. There is not all that much to it and is rather one dimensional, but well worth the purchase as a fall staple. Reviewed on: 10-22-2008


kegmeister (23), Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA
3.9 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/104/58/104/516/20
Nov 20, 2008  
Overall this was my favorite Octoberfest beer of the season. Very consistent. Good malty taste. Almost creamy texture. Smooth and very drinkable.


 Hophead22 (358), Redlands, California, USA
3.4 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
6/104/56/103/515/20
Nov 17, 2008  
On tap at a Ruby Tuesday’s. Very nice copper pour, with a decent white head. Very nice malty aroma, smooth flavor. Not a bad beer.



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