Oktoberfest
Columbia Kettle Works

 

 

32oz crowler filled 10/20/18 & sent via @woodychandler from Columbia's second location appropriately named CKW 2nd Gear. The beer pours bright dark amber with red highlights and khaki head. The head recedes to a film and thin ring. There are a few spots of lacing that chase the beer down the mug. The aroma is rich toasted malt with a little burnt sugar & hops. The taste is more toasted malt, slight dark caramel and some earthy hops in the finish. The mouthfeel is thin bodied, lightly carbonated and dry in the finish. Bitterness is perfect for the traditional Marzen style they were attempting here. Overall, very good. This is my favorite sub-style of Oktoberfest. They are rare to find and I am appreciative to have gotten the chance to try this one out.

Had this on 2016-09-19 and again on 2017-09-03 and 2018-09-22 at the brewery and 2023-10-20 from a growler got at the brewery today.

A - Very clear copper with a 1/2-finger off-white head and nice lace.

S - Toasted brown bread with a spot of cherry jam and light caramel.

T - Light-medium roasted grain, caramel, cherry, hint of pipe tobacco. Nice balancing roast and hop bitterness.

M - Medium body and carbonation. Finishes fairly dry and clean.

O - Well done take on an Oktoberfest. Definitely check this out.

Notes: The 2017 and 2018 batches are both very tasty and authentic.