Magic Hat Hex Oktoberfest Ale

Magic Hat Oktoberfest Hex. It's a bit odd that Oktoberfest is in September and yet this has a Halloween theme, but whatever. It's a good beer, if a bit bland. Good for drinking with almost any food or guzzling a dozen.

2.75/5

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