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Rating: 84

Samuel Adams Octoberfest

Brewery: Boston Beer Company · Boston, MA
Variety: Ale · German Ale · Märzen (Oktoberfest)
Alcohol: ABV 5.40% / ABW 4.20%
Preferred vessel: Pint glass
Color: Dark Brown (Munich Dunkel Lager) (24 SRM)
Added by Scott Burkhalter

The first thing you notice when pouring a glass of this seasonal beer is the color. Samuel Adams® Octoberfest has a rich, deep golden amber hue which itself is reflective of the season. Samuel Adams® Octoberfest is a malt lover’s dream, masterfully blending together five roasts of barley to create a delicious harmony of sweet flavors including caramel and toffee. The beer is kept from being overly sweet by the elegant bitterness imparted by the German Noble hops. Samuel Adams® Octoberfest provides a wonderful transition from the lighter beers of summer to the winter’s heartier brews.

Malty, Malty, Semi-sweet, Balanced, Hoppy

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Reviews

  1. Review by Scott Burkhalter
    Rating: 91

    Scott Burkhalter

    drank this beer from a Pint glass in Abilene, TX
    Jan. 14th, 2009 at 11:48 a.m.
    Comment:

    This beer can only be found in the fall. If you like malty beers, then I recommend you try this one as soon as you can find it. I love it’s strong malt flavor with a hint of fruitiness. I just wish it was available year round.

    Characteristics: malty
  2. Review by Chris J
    Rating: 74

    Chris J

    drank this beer from a Bottle in St. Paul, MN
    Jan. 16th, 2009 at 2:17 p.m.
    Comment:

    Not bad and actually quite good for an American impression of a German beer, but it still has a hint of that Americanized, watered, sweetened thing that so many American brewers do to their beers. Still, I’ll choose a Sam Adams over all the large domestics if there’s no better choice, and I’ll enjoy drinking it.

    Characteristics: malty semi-sweet
  3. Review by Matt Lincoln Russell
    Rating: 86

    Matt Lincoln Russell

    drank this beer from a Pint glass in Warren, MI
    March 10th, 2009 at 7:46 a.m.
    Comment:

    This is my favorite mass-produced beer. The bottle is pretty great; on tap, it’s obscenely delicious.

    Characteristics: fruity hop malt
  4. Review by Scott C
    Rating: 84

    Scott C

    drank this beer from a Pint glass in Manchester, CT
    March 22nd, 2009 at 12:42 p.m.
    Comment:

    One of the first non-macro brews I had. An old favorite, can usually count on this being on tap when it’s in season.

    Characteristics:
  5. Review by Lonnzo79
    Rating: 82

    Lonnzo79

    drank this beer from a Bottle in Harrisburg, IL
    Sept. 1st, 2009 at 9:50 a.m.
    Comment:

    I’m a Sam fan, even went on the tour up in Mass. while I was in town (lame, skip it and go to the bar down the street and save some time) and I always look forward to Fall for this very beer. A good flavor to it, and a welcome change from the Summer Ale they produce, which I’m not a fan at all.

    And like most beer, on tap it’s quite a bit better but in the bottle still a very good Ale.

    Characteristics: balanced malty
  6. Review by vito613
    Rating: 80

    vito613

    drank this beer from a Pint glass in San Marcos, TX
    Sept. 8th, 2009 at 4:25 a.m.
    Comment:

    Characteristics:
  7. Review by Chris Merritt
    Rating: 92

    Chris Merritt

    drank this beer from a Pint glass in Dallas, TX
    Sept. 11th, 2009 at 4:50 p.m.
    Comment:

    This is pretty fantastic. Gorgeous color, great balance, malty, and a hint of sweetness. It might be my favorite offering from Sam Adams.

    Characteristics: balanced malty

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