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Samuel Adams Octoberfest
Boston Beer Company (Samuel Adams)
- From:
- Boston Beer Company (Samuel Adams)
- Massachusetts, United States
- Style:
- Märzen
Ranked #280 - ABV:
- 5.3%
- Score:
- 83
Ranked #24,024 - Avg:
- 3.67 | pDev: 14.17%
- Reviews:
- 2,356
- Ratings:
- Status:
- Active
- Rated:
- Mar 01, 2024
- Added:
- Sep 10, 2001
- Wants:
- 163
- Gots:
- 2,287
In 1810, the Oktoberfest tradition was born when Munich celebrated the Crown Prince's wedding with a special beer and 16-day party. Our version of this classic style blends hearty malts for a deep, smooth flavor of caramel, creating a brew that's perfect for the season, or whatever you're celebrating. Smooth with a roasty sweetness, and light hop character.
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Ratings by jwinship83:
Reviewed by jwinship83 from Illinois
3.57/5 rDev -2.7%
look: 3.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3 | overall: 3.5
3.57/5 rDev -2.7%
look: 3.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3 | overall: 3.5
22oz bottle bought for $3 to celebrate the season. drank from my sierra nevada hop tulip glass.
A- this one pours out of the bottle a clear copperish brown colored body with a large eggshell colored head on top. the head takes its while before fading and leaves behind small, random spots of lacing.
S- semi sweet toasted bread like malts are the first thing that greets my nose. after that comes cereal grains and some earthy and grassy hops.
T- the toasted bread like and cereal malts come to the front here. after that i get some of the earthy and grassy taste that i associate with noble hops. a little bit of caramel in here also.
M- light to medium bodied with a high level of carbonation.
D- not the most complex beer, but one that is fun to drink. it reminds me that fall is coming every time i see it on the shelf for the first time that year.
Oct 12, 2010A- this one pours out of the bottle a clear copperish brown colored body with a large eggshell colored head on top. the head takes its while before fading and leaves behind small, random spots of lacing.
S- semi sweet toasted bread like malts are the first thing that greets my nose. after that comes cereal grains and some earthy and grassy hops.
T- the toasted bread like and cereal malts come to the front here. after that i get some of the earthy and grassy taste that i associate with noble hops. a little bit of caramel in here also.
M- light to medium bodied with a high level of carbonation.
D- not the most complex beer, but one that is fun to drink. it reminds me that fall is coming every time i see it on the shelf for the first time that year.
More User Ratings:
Rated by KChief38 from Texas
3.97/5 rDev +8.2%
look: 3.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
3.97/5 rDev +8.2%
look: 3.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
Really nice brew for the Fall. Hints of cloves, nice spices, crisp taste and warm color.
Mar 01, 2024Reviewed by Franziskaner from Missouri
3.65/5 rDev -0.5%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75
3.65/5 rDev -0.5%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75
Dark amber in color with a fingernail of khaki brown on top. There’s an aroma of caramelized bready malt. I’m tasting toffee and marzipan. The mouth is crisp and approachable.
Feb 09, 2024Reviewed by MetalHead7734 from South Carolina
4.4/5 rDev +19.9%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 5 | overall: 4.5
4.4/5 rDev +19.9%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 5 | overall: 4.5
Look: Moderate light tan head. Caramel or dark honey colored.
Smell: Caramel. Rich malt aroma.
Taste: Caramel sweetness that fades into rich maltyness. A small amount of citrus if you can find it. Finishes with more caramel.
Feel: Perfect.
Overall: One of my favorite beers. Perfectly balanced.
Jan 31, 2024Smell: Caramel. Rich malt aroma.
Taste: Caramel sweetness that fades into rich maltyness. A small amount of citrus if you can find it. Finishes with more caramel.
Feel: Perfect.
Overall: One of my favorite beers. Perfectly balanced.
Rated by 47fvckegotism
3.34/5 rDev -9%
look: 4 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3 | feel: 3 | overall: 3.5
3.34/5 rDev -9%
look: 4 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3 | feel: 3 | overall: 3.5
Bready smell with light taste of floral and the smallest hint of bittersweet flavor
Jan 28, 2024Reviewed by DarkPassport
4.31/5 rDev +17.4%
look: 3.25 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5
4.31/5 rDev +17.4%
look: 3.25 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5
Appearance: On tap into pint glass. Beautiful clear mahogany amber with almost no head and no lacing. The color was brilliant but the lack of foam was unfortunate.
Aroma: Light malt notes. Toffee and caramel. Musk and oak.
Taste: Malt forward. Caramel that isn't too sweet. Toffee isn't as present on the tongue as it is on the nose. Lightly toasted bread.
Feel: Smooth. Carbonation is on the low side which seems to suit this beer just fine, surprisingly.
Overall: Fairly complex for the style without trying to be over-the-top. It's easy to see why this beer sets the American Oktoberfest bar.
Dec 26, 2023Aroma: Light malt notes. Toffee and caramel. Musk and oak.
Taste: Malt forward. Caramel that isn't too sweet. Toffee isn't as present on the tongue as it is on the nose. Lightly toasted bread.
Feel: Smooth. Carbonation is on the low side which seems to suit this beer just fine, surprisingly.
Overall: Fairly complex for the style without trying to be over-the-top. It's easy to see why this beer sets the American Oktoberfest bar.
Reviewed by Brendan-T-Walsh from New York
2.26/5 rDev -38.4%
look: 4 | smell: 3 | taste: 1.75 | feel: 1.5 | overall: 2.25
2.26/5 rDev -38.4%
look: 4 | smell: 3 | taste: 1.75 | feel: 1.5 | overall: 2.25
Very poor experience. A 12-pack case over a month of reluctant drinking in late September.
The look and smell were promising, but the (very American) Marzen feels loaded with syrup. Sad!
Dec 10, 2023The look and smell were promising, but the (very American) Marzen feels loaded with syrup. Sad!
Reviewed by Mainehawk from Maine
3.17/5 rDev -13.6%
look: 3.5 | smell: 2.75 | taste: 3.25 | feel: 3 | overall: 3.5
3.17/5 rDev -13.6%
look: 3.5 | smell: 2.75 | taste: 3.25 | feel: 3 | overall: 3.5
Served from the can into a pint glass. Bright red amber color with a slight head which lingered. Light legs which cleared rapidly, Light carbonation. Full malty favor and lightly hopped. No after taste to my palate. Easy drinking. The bottle format seems to have a better head. Good Marzen but not spectacular.
Dec 08, 2023Rated by Rodya-CA from California
3.84/5 rDev +4.6%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 4
3.84/5 rDev +4.6%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 4
On Draft
Nov 26, 2023Reviewed by FreePal88
3/5 rDev -18.3%
look: 3 | smell: 3 | taste: 3 | feel: 3 | overall: 3
3/5 rDev -18.3%
look: 3 | smell: 3 | taste: 3 | feel: 3 | overall: 3
Not hard to drink, but vaguely chemical-ish and artificial. Feels like a focus group of people who don't drink beer came up with an "autumnal" flavor for a beer. I dunno, every other marzen I've had so far has been better.
Nov 13, 2023Reviewed by LeinenkugelDrinker from Nevada
4.35/5 rDev +18.5%
look: 4 | smell: 3.25 | taste: 5 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.5
4.35/5 rDev +18.5%
look: 4 | smell: 3.25 | taste: 5 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.5
Perhaps the greatest beer ever made. Definitely the best East Coast brew. Flavor is malty and smooth. Excellent feel. The smell is a bit underpowered though. Love these beers.
Nov 05, 2023Reviewed by Dylan184183 from Idaho
4.68/5 rDev +27.5%
look: 5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.5
4.68/5 rDev +27.5%
look: 5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.5
Tasted great, a little pricey, but man it made me gassy later. Great color, and a great seasonal beer. Had a nice head when poured into a glass. Good beer for October.
Nov 02, 2023
Samuel Adams Octoberfest from Boston Beer Company (Samuel Adams)
Beer rating:
83 out of
100 with
8232 ratings
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