Scratch Beer 157 - 2014 (Fest Lager)
Tröegs Brewing Company

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From:
Tröegs Brewing Company
 
Pennsylvania, United States
Style:
Märzen
ABV:
5.3%
Score:
83
Avg:
3.6 | pDev: 9.72%
Reviews:
4
Ratings:
36
Status:
Retired
Rated:
Dec 23, 2014
Added:
Aug 27, 2014
Wants:
  0
Gots:
  2
Autumn is an insanely popular season for beer releases. Perhaps the most famous, long-standing fall beer style of all is the Märzenbier, or more commonly known simply as “Festbier.” To commemorate the annual German tradition of Oktoberfest, we once again offer our take on this classic German style. With origins dating back to 16th century Bavaria, the original Märzen style was touted as “dark brown, full-bodied, and bitter.” Typically brewed during the warmer spring months, the beer was often stored in cellars before finally being served during Oktoberfest. Boasting a notable hop presence, Scratch #157 displays moderate bitterness while still maintaining the classic malt character you’ve come to expect from a traditional Festbier. Prost!

31 IBU
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Rated: 3.65 by JNForsyth from Pennsylvania

Dec 23, 2014
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Rated: 3.7 by Risenhower from New York

Dec 08, 2014
 
Rated: 3.68 by Mpenders from Pennsylvania

Nov 27, 2014
 
Rated: 3.25 by Rojada1988 from Pennsylvania

Nov 15, 2014
 
Rated: 3.92 by campfirebrew from New York

Nov 11, 2014
 
Rated: 3.5 by rolltide8425 from Pennsylvania

Oct 25, 2014
 
Rated: 3.75 by barflybastard from Pennsylvania

Oct 24, 2014
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Reviewed by justintcoons from Pennsylvania

4.05/5  rDev +12.5%
32 oz growler poured into a tulip pint.

Appearance
Golden amber with 1+ fingers of bone-white head. Excellent clarity, moderate carbonation, and good retention.

Nose
Bread, toasted grain, caramel, and earth.

Taste
Bread and caramel. Toasted grains with hints of peanut and brown sugar. Medium-light notes of earthy hop bitterness.

Mouthfeel
Medium bodied, crisp, clean, and refreshing with a medium bitterness.

Overall
Tasty, clean, and malty with some extra hop bitterness.
Oct 20, 2014
 
Rated: 3.25 by JC333 from New York

Oct 20, 2014
 
Rated: 2.75 by david18 from New York

Oct 18, 2014
 
Rated: 3 by Damian74 from South Carolina

Oct 17, 2014
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Reviewed by GreesyFizeek from New York

4.03/5  rDev +11.9%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4
On tap at the Tap and Mallet in Rochester, NY.

Pours a dark russet brown, with a half inch head, and a lot of lacing.

Smells mildly toasty, with some yeasty fruitiness, and caramel.

Tastes pretty similar. This is a no frills fest lager, it still tastes quite nice. There's a quick snap of leafy hop bitterness, but more strongly pronounced toasty and caramel malt flavors.

This is very crisp, and quite refreshing, really easy to put back. It's got a medium body, with a moderate amount of carbonation.

Certainly not the best Oktoberfest I've had, but it's still a quite solid effort.
Oct 17, 2014
 
Rated: 3.5 by Petegrieco from Massachusetts

Oct 15, 2014
 
Rated: 3.5 by salthemonster from Pennsylvania

Oct 15, 2014
 
Rated: 3.25 by Masters from Massachusetts

Oct 13, 2014
 
Rated: 3.75 by jagada from Pennsylvania

Oct 11, 2014
 
Rated: 3.85 by lobos62 from Pennsylvania

Oct 10, 2014
 
Rated: 4 by BeerCon5 from Pennsylvania

Oct 02, 2014
 
Rated: 3.52 by MarkJBurch from Pennsylvania

Sep 30, 2014
 
Rated: 3.25 by Roberto11232 from New York

Sep 28, 2014
Scratch Beer 157 - 2014 (Fest Lager) from Tröegs Brewing Company
Beer rating: 83 out of 100 with 36 ratings