Stegmaier Oktoberfest
Lion Brewery, Inc.

Stegmaier OktoberfestStegmaier Oktoberfest
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From:
Lion Brewery, Inc.
 
Pennsylvania, United States
Style:
Märzen
ABV:
5.7%
Score:
80
Avg:
3.47 | pDev: 17.87%
Reviews:
51
Ratings:
90
Status:
Active
Rated:
Oct 09, 2019
Added:
Sep 05, 2006
Wants:
  1
Gots:
  14
Stegmaier Oktoberfest is brewed as a traditional German-style Marzen. It is a deep reddish-brown lager brewed with traditional German malt and hops to give the beer a full toasted character with a touch of sweetness. Aromas of sweet pumpernickel bread make this the ideal beer to welcome in the autumn season.
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Ratings by BeerIsland:
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Reviewed by BeerIsland from Pennsylvania

4/5  rDev +15.3%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 4
I guess I’ll give a try and provide some comments on the 2007 vintage. I picked up the case Labor Day weekend from a relatively new distributor on Wells St. in Forty Fort (commemorative mugs were NOT available) who had a decent stack of it. The bottle is pretty much the same as last year. I wasn’t sure at first when I tried it but by the second bottle, I was impressed. This beer is amazingly fresh tasting. No other way to describe it! I was really looking forward to doing this review.

The slightly off-white head settles in and goes away in a few minutes, leaving some lacing behind. The ‘Fest is toffy colored in the glass and looks pretty rich. Clean malt scents are lightly offered up as I dip my nose.

Great first hit of flavor, malts, roasty, with real bottom. These are wonderful malt flavors that lift, rather than dominate. Hops are light but present throughout. Come on a bit at the end.

Great lingering finish.

This bottle just a tad effervescent compared to last night’s bottle; interesting.

I think this is a great effort on the Lion’s part and highly recommend it for the value.
Sep 07, 2007
More User Ratings:
 
Rated: 2.88 by kraut6363 from Pennsylvania

Oct 09, 2019
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Reviewed by ajm5108 from Pennsylvania

1.54/5  rDev -55.6%
look: 3 | smell: 1.5 | taste: 1 | feel: 3 | overall: 1.5
A sloppy, mess of a malt slurry...super buttery diacetyl off flavors derails things from the get go, just really bad, it was difficult to finish off the glass i had
Nov 12, 2017
 
Rated: 3.5 by Hellpop65 from Kansas

Oct 14, 2017
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Reviewed by JuicesFlowing from Kansas

1.65/5  rDev -52.4%
look: 2.75 | smell: 2 | taste: 1 | feel: 2 | overall: 2
Poured into a dimpled mug.

L - Opaque caramel, a cream colored head that recedes to a film. Barely any lacing.

A - Faint caramel, dried grass, grapes and gasoline????

T - Fermented apples, white grapes, and rubbing alcohol ?????

M - Dry.

O - Domestic Beer trying to confuse the buyer into thinking it's some hidden gem. This was awful.
Oct 08, 2017
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Reviewed by dacrza1 from New Jersey

2.87/5  rDev -17.3%
look: 4.25 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 2.5 | feel: 2.25 | overall: 2.75
DATE: September 14, 2017... OCCASION: Thursday night relaxation... GLASSWARE: Ayinger willibecker... what is immediately noticeable immediately is its thick, pillowed white head that holds a three-finger stance until it laces with robust thickness... reasonable effervescence makes its way through a dark red body--fitting for a fest... the aroma is dank with caramel, dough malts, with some noble hops suggesting spiciness (licorice? pepper?)... some pine too, with vegetable also present... a thin, oily feel with some flourish at the throat... swift in its passage, with little texture to speak of... light bodied, with an apologetic softness that tingles--odd mouthfeel that causes one to wonder why... the caramel is not so heavy as it is lithesome and sweet... the flavor profile is much like its aroma, with the caramel sweetly piquing the taste buds... iced tea, mint (?), grainy woods, and apple/pear sweetness... overall, a flat, sweet approximation of what an Oktoberfest should be... a borderline rinser... serviceable, but not worth seeking out this season...
Sep 15, 2017
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Reviewed by mvanaskie13 from Pennsylvania

3.82/5  rDev +10.1%
look: 4 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 4
Poured into a custom shaped glass: color is a darker copper, head is off white and the head presents about 1/2 inch thick then dissipates to a ring with no lacing.

Smell is caramel more than munich malt, a touch of earthy hops; a little on the sweet side.

Taste continues the trend of sweeter, caramel like flavor presented in the aroma; I think the malt bill just leans on some caramel or sweeter adjunct malts to back up the prime malt; hops are crisp, earthy light spice.

Mouthfeel is on the sweet side, not cloying but the maltiness with minor bitterness is evident.

Overall, this is another decent seasonal lager style beer from Stegmaier; not great but in the realm of good beer in an underappreciated style.
Nov 13, 2016
 
Rated: 3.5 by tdm168 from Pennsylvania

Nov 01, 2016
 
Rated: 2.72 by Brew_ski from Pennsylvania

Feb 16, 2016
 
Rated: 3.07 by klimoja from Pennsylvania

Nov 04, 2015
 
Rated: 3.44 by amalburg from Michigan

Oct 22, 2015
 
Rated: 3.13 by Uniobrew31 from Pennsylvania

Sep 21, 2015
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Rated by TopherBreski from New Jersey

3.43/5  rDev -1.2%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.25 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.5
Decent octoberfest. Very good color.
Aug 08, 2015
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Rated by MorganMessersmith from Connecticut

5/5  rDev +44.1%
look: 5 | smell: 5 | taste: 5 | feel: 5 | overall: 5
This is the best domestic Oktoberfest biet that I have ever tasted.
Feb 06, 2015
 
Rated: 3.75 by Jammyman from Pennsylvania

Feb 03, 2015
 
Rated: 3.67 by PaulSlazinger from Pennsylvania

Jan 15, 2015
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Reviewed by scotorum from Massachusetts

3.69/5  rDev +6.3%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75
Purchased in a mixed six at a Wegmans on my recent trip to western Pennsylvania.

Poured from the 12 oz. bottle into a Samuel Adams nonick.

a: Clear copper with a finger thick offwhite head which receded to thin surface foam and spotty lacing.

s: Mild caramel malt and some ripe light fruit.

t: Follows the nose along with some light hop bite. Sweet to dry finish.

m: Medium with good body, lots of carbonation tingle.

o; A very good Marzen, would like still more caramel maltiness myself, but this one is very drinkable and right for the Fall season.
Nov 03, 2014
 
Rated: 3.75 by Jethro from Pennsylvania

Oct 30, 2014
 
Rated: 3 by JAB1978 from Pennsylvania

Oct 13, 2014
 
Rated: 2.33 by OKCNittany from Oklahoma

Sep 19, 2014
Stegmaier Oktoberfest from Lion Brewery, Inc.
Beer rating: 80 out of 100 with 90 ratings