Friday, September 19, 2008

Sam Adams Octoberfest: 22

Taste: 7 Finish: 7 Visual: 5 Aroma: 3
Total: 22

Surprisingly, this is the world's best selling Octoberfest. Who knew? Visually it the perfect amber color with just enough head on it. It has a slightly sweet malt aroma.

The sweet malt flavors last throughout the sip. It's a bit creamy but then the hops crisp it up at the end. It has the right "oktoberfest" flavor to it. A very nice aftertaste of sweet malt, brown sugar, and a bit of hops lay on the tongue for a bit.

I'm still waiting for an Oktoberfest to knock my socks off. Sam Adams does a very good job but it's missing that extra umph to take it to the next level. Very drinkable. Nice flavor. Good brew.

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