Oktoberfest
Yuengling Brewery

OktoberfestOktoberfest
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From:
Yuengling Brewery
 
Pennsylvania, United States
Style:
Märzen
Ranked #407
ABV:
5.45%
Score:
77
Ranked #27,222
Avg:
3.36 | pDev: 16.07%
Reviews:
262
Ratings:
1,116
Status:
Active
Rated:
Jan 15, 2024
Added:
Aug 21, 2011
Wants:
  55
Gots:
  288
Yuengling® is proud to offer our Oktoberfest as an homage to our German Heritage. Copper in color, this medium bodied beer is the perfect blend of roasted malts with just the right amount of hops to capture a true representation of the style.

26 IBU
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Ratings by GOBLIN:
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Reviewed by GOBLIN from Ohio

3.53/5  rDev +5.1%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5
Starts off a really nice appearance but that's the best thing this beer has going for it. It is along the lines for the style. However, just not the best rendition. Yuengling usually does a good jog with various styles Porter, Hefe, etc . . . just not here
Aug 25, 2016
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Rated: 3.25 by DrewTheBrew from Ohio

Jan 15, 2024
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Reviewed by Franziskaner from Missouri

3.73/5  rDev +11%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.75
Copper colored with excellent clarity. There’s a fingernail of brown over the top. There’s a slightly bready to caramel note in the aroma. I’m tasting sourdough bread. Good lord! This will pair well with pretzels. The mouth is crisp and snappy.
Jan 06, 2024
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Reviewed by ElijahLep from Ohio

2.97/5  rDev -11.6%
look: 3.5 | smell: 2.75 | taste: 3 | feel: 3 | overall: 3
Has a nice dark amber color but smell and taste I'd say are middle of the road. Nothing really spectacular but nothing offensively bad about this beer. Definitely just go for a Yuengling Traditional Lager or Golden Pilsner instead of getting this.
Dec 03, 2023
 
Rated: 3.44 by TP2MSU from Michigan

Nov 18, 2023
 
Rated: 3.75 by bkwagie

Nov 05, 2023
 
Rated: 3.38 by QuintusHorace from California

Nov 02, 2023
 
Rated: 3.64 by Creepachu

Oct 29, 2023
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Reviewed by bearr from New York

2/5  rDev -40.5%
look: 3 | smell: 3 | taste: 1.5 | feel: 2 | overall: 1.5
Not much of a taste, tastes like Yuengling lager but a little less hoppy. Hard to believe this company is selling this as an Octoberfest. Overpriced for what it is. Their Black & Tan is much tastier. Very disappointing.
Oct 25, 2023
 
Rated: 3.75 by craigbelly from Iowa

Oct 08, 2023
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Reviewed by DCH from New York

3.37/5  rDev +0.3%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.25 | taste: 3.25 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.5
Dark amber pour with a moderate heads that recedes quickly. Sharp hop notes in the smell and flavor of this beer, seems the bitterness is not evened out enough by the sweetness that comes from the malt profile. Not a bad beer, on par with their traditional lager but with more of a bite.
Oct 06, 2023
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Reviewed by Jmsandberg17 from Missouri

3.88/5  rDev +15.5%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75
12oz bottle pours a medium orange-brown color with a small amount of fizzy, tan-colored head that disappears pretty quickly. Smells very faintly of dark malt and earthy notes. The flavor profile definitely departs from traditional Märzen territory, with a darker, roastier, and heartier flavor rather than a toasty/bready flavor you would expect. The earthiness from the aroma follows in the flavor with a subtle sweetness and a caramel note. Medium body, mild amount of herbal-earthy bitterness, fizzy carbonation mouthfeel, and a pretty dry finish.

This certainly departs from what you'd expect from a Märzen, but I actually really like it. Almost feels like a hybrid between a Märzen and a Dunkel (or even a Porter). I love traditional Märzen and I love most all dark beers, so this was a hit for me. I imagine some folks will be surprised by how dark the flavor is though. Would probably buy again.
Oct 06, 2023
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Reviewed by mcm180 from Ohio

3.71/5  rDev +10.4%
look: 4 | smell: 3 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 4
Beautiful copper color. Small head that fades quickly to a thin layer.

Tastes like a Märzen only with less hops. The slightly dark finish gets more pronounced as it warms. But it’s never overwhelming. Nicely balanced flavor. Surprisingly good. This brewery is hit-and-miss for me.

Very drinkable. Probably not the most hifalutin Märzen out there, but an enjoyable drink. Especially for the price.
Oct 04, 2023
 
Rated: 3.42 by charger88 from Texas

Sep 30, 2023
 
Rated: 3.62 by lastmango from Pennsylvania

Sep 22, 2023
 
Rated: 4.22 by JuanPn from Louisiana

Sep 20, 2023
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Rated by Webby64 from Indiana

3.26/5  rDev -3%
look: 4 | smell: 3 | taste: 3 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.75
Not too shabby. Kind of thin, like a cheap solid state amplifier! I would get it again if there is nothing else appealing in the cooler.
Sep 18, 2023
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Reviewed by Brook82 from Ohio

3.33/5  rDev -0.9%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.25 | feel: 3 | overall: 3.25
Dark amber/copper appearance. Lots of carbonation. Off white head that faded within a minute. Muted malt/ sweet aroma. Taste followed the aroma, not much depth albeit highly drinkable. There are better marzens out there, but this is okay given it's lower price.
Sep 17, 2023
 
Rated: 3.49 by Iggy88 from Ohio

Sep 16, 2023
 
Rated: 3.61 by Tylergodin from Massachusetts

Sep 14, 2023
Oktoberfest from Yuengling Brewery
Beer rating: 77 out of 100 with 1116 ratings