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1863.58/5.03.55/5.0Autumn6.3%99.1Dimpled mug, Lager glass, Stein
Commercial Description:
Our interpretation of a German Oktoberfest beer. This beer is a single hop lager, hopped exclusively with Summit hops. Being a Surly beer, we decided to dry-hop it. Is that a traditional German way to brew it? Nein, but we ain't in Germany. We aged this beer over 11 weeks to let the flavors mellow into an exceptional taste. We used German malts and Crystal Rye for a unique flavor. Only one batch of this beer was brewed, so go and drink it while you can! Prosit!
Note: 2007 version brewed with Sterling hops.
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 jake65 (1725), Williston, North Dakota, USA
3.6 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
8/103/57/103/515/20
Nov 6, 2007  
Can from Tytoanderso - Thanks! Pours a mildly hazy orange with a smaller beige head. Aroma of fruits, mainly citrus, and hints of maltiness, Flavor is fruity and crisp, citrus, apple, apricot blend before the hops meet in the tail. Interesting take on the style.


 IndianaRed (1555), Boise, Idaho, USA
3.5 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/103/57/103/515/20
Nov 6, 2007  
Orange amber with a small off white head. Light malty aroma. Apples and other mild fruit. Malty flavor with a bit of citrusy hops.


 BückDich (4847), McCall, Idaho, USA
3.2 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/102/57/103/513/20
Nov 6, 2007  
Can: Pale gold color, light head. nose of bright fruit, some apple and vanilla, odd urinal cake notes. The flavor is weird and medicinal, lots of herbal notes, odd urinal cake notes continue. Very herby. Ehh.


 Dansting (222), Overland Park, Kansas, USA
4.4 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
9/104/59/104/518/20
Nov 2, 2007  
Can. Poured a clear copper color with a medium white head. Good lacing. Aroma is excellent, as it is hoppier than you’d imagine for an Oktoberfest (although for Surly, I guess it should be expected). As for that flavor, wow! I’m impressed. As a fan of the style, this is a much bolder flavor. It has the caramel and maltiness to it that I like, but it has a super hoppy finish to it. I had my doubts from reading other reviews, but this is very nice. Thanks theisti!!!


 xmarcnolanx (793), Kirkwood, Missouri, USA
3.9 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
8/104/57/104/516/20
Nov 1, 2007  
This shit is good. Aroma is slightly dank onion and lagery. I can’t explain it, but it’s appealing. Taste is slightly salty, oniony, just yummy. Finishes clean and crisp, but nice and malty too. Jesus, I can’t write tonight. This shit is good. Enough said.


 goldtwins (4080), Nesconset, New York, USA
3.6 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/104/57/103/515/20
Oct 28, 2007  
GABF 2007: Poured a golden color with an off-white head. Caramel and toasty aroma. Some earthy and piney hops. Malty caramel flavor. Decent beer.


 Zinister (1199), Houston, Texas, USA
3.7 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/104/57/104/515/20
Oct 28, 2007  
Thanks to theisti for this Surly...love those guys. Golden pour with nice big white head. Hoppy nose with nice pine aromas. Taste is doughy malt with rye, grass, melon, citrus....lots going on really. Good carbonation that leaves a great finish. Not really sure what style this is, but I really love it. Thanks T.


 ElGaucho (1730), Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA
3.5 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
6/103/57/104/515/20
Oct 27, 2007  
Can. Malty. Smells like Furious. Clear, dark amber with very little visible carbonation. Good hop profile for the style. Good brew. Thanks Vikingbeau for bringing this down for me from the Twin Cities.



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