Oktoberfest
Wallenpaupack Brewing Company

 

 

Pours a basic copper color with two big fingers of head. The nose is a bit astringent upfront with some faint toasted bread in the background. The flavor has a nice nutty and bready quality. The body is spot-on for the style.

This was an unexpectedly tasty version of my favorite autumnal lager style.

Had this on 2021-12-27 near Pittsburgh, PA from a 16oz canned on 2021-09-15

A - Partially-clear ruby-tan with a 1.5-finger off-white head that drops quickly leaving little lace.

S - Toasted brown bread with apple butter and a touch of caramel. Mild but pleasant.

T - Toasted bread, caramel, earthy spice. Nice balance between the initial sweetness and appropriately mild bitterness in the finish. Pretty traditional.

M - Medium body and carbonation. Smooth then a dryish finish.

O - A well-done Oktoberfest that I'd have again.

 

Poured from fridge temp. Pours a transparent brown/reddish color with a very thin layer of white head. Good carbonation with bubbles flowing up for the duration of the drinking experience.

Nose: Very malty up front. This is definitely a nice smelling Märzen! Toffee, freshly-baked bread, raisins, tree sap, wet grass, and a touch of maple. Well-rounded and very interesting!

Taste: This is where is diverges slightly from the nose. It is sweet upfront, but has a slight bitterness running through and is more pronounced on the back end. There toffee is there, but less than expected from the nose. Oak, leather, and slight citrus peel. I get a feeling of french toast, but with slightly burnt toast. Not sure if that makes sense. Mouthfeel is light and crisp.

Overall: This is a really enjoyable beer. It is definitely a different take on the style, as it is definitely more hoppy than a typical German Märzen. Nothing wrong with that!