Oktoberfest
Church Brew Works

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From:
Church Brew Works
 
Pennsylvania, United States
Style:
Märzen
Ranked #226
ABV:
5.9%
Score:
84
Ranked #22,109
Avg:
3.72 | pDev: 12.1%
Reviews:
17
Ratings:
67
Status:
Active
Rated:
Sep 29, 2023
Added:
Nov 11, 2002
Wants:
  1
Gots:
  10
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Ratings by ItsBeer4Me:
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Rated by ItsBeer4Me from Pennsylvania

3.75/5  rDev +0.8%

Sep 15, 2013
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Rated by sjmalikjr from Pennsylvania

3/5  rDev -19.4%
look: 3 | smell: 3 | taste: 3 | feel: 3 | overall: 3
I'll stick with Penn Brewery Octoberfest, only bought 1 can. that's enough. Next is Paulaner
Sep 29, 2023
 
Rated: 3.77 by dexterk1 from Illinois

Oct 25, 2017
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Reviewed by Ozzylizard from Pennsylvania

3.28/5  rDev -11.8%
look: 3 | smell: 3 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.25 | overall: 3.25
Picked up a six pack at the bar at Church along with some other non-documented items, hence no cost analysis.
Undated bottle stored at 42 degrees. Served at 42 degrees in a hand washed and dried Jester King snifter.
Aroma – Fruity malt. Fades but still noticeable at the end.
Head – Small (Maximum one cm, aggressive pour), off white, rocky, short retention, rapidly diminishing to a one mm ring and a small thin layer.
Lacing – Poor. A few small drag marks of tiny bubbles remain behind as the beer level lowers.
Body – Amber, chill haze.
Flavor – Fruity malt, slightly sweet. No flavors of hops, alcohol, or diacetyl. Ends slightly bitter.
Palate – Thin, watery, soft carbonation.

Impression: A passable Octoberfest beer. A little on the sweet side with the hops barely noticeable. Of the three local Pittsburgh Oktoberfest beers I tried fresh this season, Penn Brewing is the best followed by Church with Rivertowne owning last place. This is based on my enjoyment – my ratings may not follow the same sequence since I try to base them on style.

Appearance 3, Aroma 3, Flavor 3.5, Palate 3.25, Overall 3.25.
Oct 06, 2017
 
Rated: 3.7 by caahare from West Virginia

Sep 24, 2017
 
Rated: 3.25 by JayKay412 from Pennsylvania

Sep 06, 2017
 
Rated: 4.04 by Ctb6582 from Maryland

Oct 13, 2016
 
Rated: 3.76 by JamesGrove from Pennsylvania

Sep 10, 2016
 
Rated: 3.84 by BeerForMuscle from New Jersey

Nov 05, 2015
 
Rated: 4.83 by mccorjf54 from Pennsylvania

Aug 27, 2015
 
Rated: 4.33 by masonstorm from New York

Aug 08, 2015
 
Rated: 4 by ksolekjr from Minnesota

Dec 05, 2014
 
 
Rated: 3.5 by BigRizz62 from Maryland

Nov 18, 2014
 
Rated: 3.5 by HollyHops from Pennsylvania

Nov 14, 2014
 
Rated: 3.75 by dbauer78 from Pennsylvania

Oct 23, 2014
 
Rated: 3 by apasternak from District of Columbia

Oct 13, 2014
 
Rated: 4 by tankg from Pennsylvania

Oct 13, 2014
 
Rated: 3.25 by skaboom420 from Pennsylvania

Oct 02, 2014
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Reviewed by Fordcoyote15 from Pennsylvania

3.65/5  rDev -1.9%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.75
Originally had on 9-27-14. Rating of 3.75. Specifics are blank due to BA glitch.

On 9-16-22 I cant really argue with an overall 3.75. Its pretty lackluster. Especially the pathetic body. Rating updated to current.

It pours flat and thin looking. Smell is void. Taste is way too sweet. Feel is strangely prickly carb but a super thin body. Weird. Overall one of the least impressive marzens I've ever had.
Sep 28, 2014
Oktoberfest from Church Brew Works
Beer rating: 84 out of 100 with 67 ratings