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Justin on Tuesday, October 14th, 2008 |
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With the leaves changing I can’t help but keep with the Oktoberfest theme. I thought I’d share some notes on a new Oktoberfest I recently tried: Great Lakes Oktoberfest. This one is definitely one of my favorites and worth every penny!
This fest pours a brilliant copper color with moderate white head, just like the picture from their website! The aroma is moderately malty, spicy, biscuity, grainy, and a bit sweet. The flavor is highly malty; biscuit and bread-like, spicy malt and a spicy, earthy low but noticeable hop flavor. The finish is exceptionally smooth and pleasantly dry. Carbonation moderate-low and body is full. Overall an exceptionally smooth, flavorful beer. A great example of the style.
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Justin on Tuesday, October 14th, 2008 |
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Fall is the time for Oktoberfests! I love the Oktoberfest style! Oktoberfests have a lot of range in terms of are they sweet or malty or a bit bitter, but all are equally delicious! If you haven’t tried many Oktoberfests they generally fall into the amber color range, usually have a notable malt presense (toasty, bready, biscuity) and can finish from sweet to just a bit bitter. A few Oktoberfests will even include a touch of spicy European hop flavor and/or aroma.
Victory Festbier is one of my favorite Oktoberfests. I had one the other night and thought I’d share a few notes about it. The Festbier pours a clear copper color with a thin white head. The aroma is moderately malty, toasty, bread-like and slightly sweet. The flavor is highly malty; bready and a bit spicy. The hop bitterness is medium-low and there is just a hint of hop flavor at the swallow. The body is full and carbonation is medium with a very smooth swallow. Overall a well done Fest, smooth and a bit of a unique aftertaste!
Check out the Victory Festbier webpage and pick up a six pack tonight!
