BoB 2 Oktoberfest Reviews

Oktoberfest season is short--gotta make your purchase count. I went to Jungle Jim's and got a mix-n-match 6 pack. The worst part about O-Fest is that it's confined to a 2 month period! Here is how the O-Fest (a Marzan style beer) gained notoriety this time of year. Here are some of my reviews:

Leinenkugel's: (B-) Not a bad O-Fest. This definitely has a roasty element to it that I don't normally see in O-Fests, but I'm a big fan of roasty beers, so yeah I like this one. There is a nice mild bitterness to this one as well, the hops are subtle but deliberate. The biggest drawback is the lack of body.

Great Lakes: (B) Very smooth Amber Lager (not the typical Marzen?). This one is very smooth, creamy and rich. Unfortunately, their hop selection doesn't jive with me (same can be said for their Perry IPA). The overall flavor is really really close, they just missed the mark on this one.

Hofbrau (B+): Very pislner-y, golden, very light and drinkable (which is probably why I get in so much trouble every time I go out to HHaus!). This one is best suited for a warm fall day and ideal for the actual weekend O-Fest event. Like I said, it's a mix of their pislner with a subtle spice and a smooth finish. A bit different from the rest but very good.

Samuel Adams (B+): A traditional O-fest. As is normally the case, SA has produce a solid, quality product here. A nice, smooth, and flavorful brew. The only reason it's not an "A" is because it's not memorable--but it's still a great beer and a good buy.

BoB 1 - Aug 26

Now I can finally say it's my job to drink beer. Thanks a million, TML.

The main objective here is to learn and share as much as possible about all things beer and to have a blast while doing it. The plan is to keep it fresh and focus on a different brewery, beer style, or local bar each week. As we traverse merrily along through Brewdom the main focus will be on smaller breweries who tend to produce great brews in creative ways.

For starters BoB says check out some Oktoberfest that just hit the shelves--we'll exchange notes next week and I'll have some suggestions of my own. Gan bei!

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