akevitt (93), Valhalla, Minnesota, USA
Jun 29, 2008
The beer was copper colored with a decent amount off-white head. The citrus hops are dominate in the bouquet of hops that they used. Tastes like furious with caramel malt. Which cuts the hops in a good way and makes it more drinkable.
 mistersinalin (267), St. Paul, Minnesota, USA
Aug 1, 2008 Fina example of a Marzen. Because it is a lager, it lacks the body I usually like in a beer, but this beer tasted nice and had a good hop presence. Here’s to the can!
BleacherBum (149), Blowing Rock, North Carolina, USA
Jun 16, 2008 Updated: Jun 17, 2008Summit hops eh? Don’t believe I’m too familiar with many beers that use this hop. Nice to see it showcased here, with noticable bitterness. Perfect appearance. Copper with a light beige head. Aroma is spicy hop blending with the signature breadiness of an Oktoberfest. Mine was a little too cold when I poured it so the hops were big in my face and huge on the tongue. As it warms up a bit it’s much more balanced right now. About 3/4 of the way through this glass and it keeps getting better....Nice bready flavor with the hops being there just to complement with spiciness and a snappy finish. Right amount of carbonation. Not sticky and heavy like some INFERIOR Oktoberfests. ;) Love the toffee, bread and spiciness of this beer. Must be the Rye...Another balanced one that I consider one of those that illustrates "what beer tastes like". Excellent stuff. Would like to have some with a little time on it just to see if the hops mellow a tad.
Rciesla (712), Brick City, New Jersey, USA
Jun 2, 2008 Comes in a Can. Loved the checks on the can as well. Pours an amber orange with a big white head. Aroma and flavor is german malts, crisp sweet malt, some hops and pine. Another solid surly!
SQNfan (437), Wheaton, Illinois, USA
May 29, 2008 Can at DLD: Copper in color. There was a nice balance of hops and malt in this medium-bodied beer. It was a bit hard to taste this will all of the other heavy beers on the table.
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