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!