Augtoberfest
49th State Brewing Co.

The appearance was a nice looking ruddy orange to brown color with a thin white head that dissipated practically immediately. Some lacing grazing along the sides of the glass. The smell had a majestic amount of roasted caramel malts with a nice amount of nuttiness rolling all around my nose. The taste was mostly sweet through the previously stated flavors. An ample amount of nutty to a slight vanilla came in as the beer warmed. On the palate, this one sat about a light to medium. There isn’t any aftertaste but it does have a dry roasty nutty finish. Overall, not a bad Octoberfest, but I’m not sure where that vanilla came in - not bad to me, I’m just wondering if anyone else detected it.

Pale copper amber color with two fingers of frothy off-white head that leaves heavy lacing. Bready aroma with noble hops. Similar taste, with a slight sweetness to the malt and more muted hops. A hint of banana bread in the background. Full bodied and a bit creamy for the style. Pretty solid.