Oktoberfest
Birch's on the Lake Brewhouse & Supperclub

I know very little about this beer other than what is on the crowler. It's not listed on either their website or facebook page. What I do know beyond that is this is one of the better Minnesota made Marzens I've had. I loved this on their patio recently and love it just as much now from a crowler a couple days later.

It's got a really rich toasted, Munich malt impression. A lot of depth to the malt and a nice medium body and creamy texture. Whatever hops are used are perfectly deployed and just add a bit of balance to this rich malty marzen.

Deep orange/copper color...ok clarity...

I'm having a hard time remember a MN made Marzen this good. Maybe Lupulin? Reminds me a little of Ayinger. Fortunately, I also have Ayinger and Lupulin in the refrigerator so I will update with thoughts on those comparisons soon.

Update: Birch's definitely better than Lupulin...nothing wrong with Lupulin though

It's been more than five years since I have been to Birch's as it is out of the way for me when I am in the cities but I've always thought this brewer here is one of the best and this certainly doesn't change my thoughts on him.