Yes, I'm lumping all of the recent Oktoberfests I've had together at this point. I wanted to publish these at some point where people might find it relevant, and I think I may have already missed that window. This is not to say that these beers wouldn't go down just fine on the hottest day of the year or that it isn't the right temperature outside right now to enjoy these, but traditions are traditions, and this is as traditional a style as you're likely to find.
The clear, light brown beer dissipates its relatively small head quickly enough, and the subsequent splatter of bubbles floating on top appear as a mere formality. The aroma is sweet caramel malt and spices. So, this is pretty much what you would expect of an Oktoberfest so far.First sip is, indeed, quite Oktoberfesty. It’s solid as a result of the malt and the spices sparkle things up nicely. I’m not sure if I’m just getting more used to this style of beer, but I am very much liking this one. Admittedly, it is cold outside right now, and that may add to the enjoyment of a beer specifically designed to welcome the colder months.
Tip-in is rather raucous carbonation with the sweet malt and very little else. The middle spreads across the tongue with light spices, the sweet malt, and the carbonation still doing a bit too much for my comfort. Then, the finish is where the spices assert themselves loudly and the malt finally gives them the opportunity to shine.
Bottom Line: A solid and enjoyable example.
3.0/5