Brewsters Brewing Company Oktoberfest Marzen Style Lager (2016) Oktoberfest / Märzen at 5.5% ABV | 25 IBU (C$6.49 at Quarry Park Calgary Co-Op, 650 ml, no bottle date or best before, acquired 13-Oct-2016, reviewed 15-Oct-2016)
Appearance: clear pale amber, two fingers of fluffy ivory head, excellent retention and moderate lacing. (4/5) Aroma: caramel and toasty malts, floral and earthy, nutty. (6/10) Taste: moderate sweet, mild bitter. (6/10) Medium body, moderate carbonation, medium duration finish. (3/5)
Doesn’t seem to be any different than last year’s version: easy-drinking and somewhat simplistic. Noble hops give an earthy, mild bitter, but the malt sweetness definitely wins out. Fairly flavourful for a lager. Probably my last Märzen of the year as I ease into fall – but I’m not done with IPA’s yet! (13/20)
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