Samuel Adams Octoberfest - Boston Beer Company, Boston
Style:
Märzen
Serving Type:
On Tap
Alcohol by Volume:
5.7%
Aroma:
Grains dominate the aroma, plenty of toasted malt as well
Appearance:
Clear copper body, plenty of tiny bubbles
Flavor:
Salty toasted grain flavor up front, finishes smooth with just the faintest amount of hops
Mouthfeel:
Light to medium body with smooth texture
Overall Impression:
Samuel Adams Octoberfest is a solid Märzen style lager. The flavors in the beer are nicely balanced and very welcoming. The standout aspect of this beer is the salty, toasted malt flavor that you notice right up front. If you are new to Oktoberfest beers, or fans of traditional Märzens you'll appreciate this quality harvest-time lager.
Samuel Adams Octoberfest, despite its spelling, is probably my favorite domestic Märzen style beer. Admittedly, I haven't had a huge number of American Oktoberfest beers, but those that I have had just don't taste as well rounded as the Sam Adams. The Octoberfest has a great set of flavors that are rich but not overpowering at all. This is a beer you could certainly drink more than a few of without stripping your taste buds. This beer has a warm toasted malt sweet and salty harmony that finishes with just a bit of hops on the end. This is a nice, well rounded Märzen style lager that most people will enjoy. If you're new to fall seasonal beers, Sam Adams is the perfect jumping on point.
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