Highland Clawhammer Oktoberfest | Highland Brewing
Brewed by:
Highland Brewing
North Carolina, United States
highlandbrewing.com
Style: Märzen / Oktoberfest
Alcohol by volume (ABV): 5.00%
Availability: Fall
Notes / Commercial Description:
No notes at this time.
Added by SaCkErZ9 on 09-30-2008
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Ratings: 305 | Reviews: 82
3.34/5 rDev -7.7%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.25 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3 | overall: 3.25
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.25 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3 | overall: 3.25
3.13/5 rDev -13.5%
look: 5 | smell: 2.5 | taste: 3.25 | feel: 3.25 | overall: 3
look: 5 | smell: 2.5 | taste: 3.25 | feel: 3.25 | overall: 3
2.96/5 rDev -18.2%
look: 4.5 | smell: 2.25 | taste: 3 | feel: 3 | overall: 3.25
This beer poured a deep copper color with a thin white head that dissapated quickly.
There was very little aroma, but had some faint hop notes.
The initial taste was lightly sweet. Ther was a light malty taste with a hint of caramel underneath some faint hops in the middle. The beer finished with a sweet hoppy taste.
Mouthfeel was crisp with above average carbonation.
Overall this was a decent Oktoberfest. Seemed like a light version of the style. Very drinkable, but not at all complex. Even lighter floaters than a Spaten Oktoberfest.
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look: 4.5 | smell: 2.25 | taste: 3 | feel: 3 | overall: 3.25
This beer poured a deep copper color with a thin white head that dissapated quickly.
There was very little aroma, but had some faint hop notes.
The initial taste was lightly sweet. Ther was a light malty taste with a hint of caramel underneath some faint hops in the middle. The beer finished with a sweet hoppy taste.
Mouthfeel was crisp with above average carbonation.
Overall this was a decent Oktoberfest. Seemed like a light version of the style. Very drinkable, but not at all complex. Even lighter floaters than a Spaten Oktoberfest.
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3.88/5 rDev +7.2%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 4
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 4
3.75/5 rDev +3.6%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75
3.6/5 rDev -0.6%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5
3.21/5 rDev -11.3%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3 | taste: 3.25 | feel: 3.25 | overall: 3.25
look: 3.5 | smell: 3 | taste: 3.25 | feel: 3.25 | overall: 3.25
4.75/5 rDev +31.2%
look: 4.75 | smell: 4.75 | taste: 4.75 | feel: 4.75 | overall: 4.75
look: 4.75 | smell: 4.75 | taste: 4.75 | feel: 4.75 | overall: 4.75
3.68/5 rDev +1.7%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75
3.08/5 rDev -14.9%
look: 3.25 | smell: 2.75 | taste: 3 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.25
look: 3.25 | smell: 2.75 | taste: 3 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.25
3.22/5 rDev -11%
look: 3 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.25
look: 3 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.25
3.75/5 rDev +3.6%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75
This is a well done Marzen as it holds well to the style. Sort of smoky at times, this delivers kilned grain, roasted nut and burnt toast. Also get caramel malt and light hop bitterness.
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look: 3.75 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75
This is a well done Marzen as it holds well to the style. Sort of smoky at times, this delivers kilned grain, roasted nut and burnt toast. Also get caramel malt and light hop bitterness.
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3.14/5 rDev -13.3%
look: 3.75 | smell: 2.75 | taste: 3.25 | feel: 3 | overall: 3.25
Poured from a bottle into a glass.
Look: Clear, with a nice copper color. One finger head that dissipated quickly. Minimal thin lacing. Active bubbles.
Smell: Very faint malty smell with a slight tart edge. Very little aroma at all. No alcohol in the nose.
Taste: Some mild malty notes with some slightly tart "high notes." A hint at some breadiness that never fully comes through. Taste matches style, but lacks richness.
Mouthfeel: Goes down easy, very drinkable. Medium light body that's a bit thin. Active carbonation early on, but feeling flat by the end of the glass.
Overall: This is a decent brew that could pair well with a nondescript mood. All the style attributes are there, but nothing stands out or grabs attention. If you're in an Oktoberfest mood, this one falls short of a Paulaner, Seirra Nevada, or Duck Rabbit (IMO).
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look: 3.75 | smell: 2.75 | taste: 3.25 | feel: 3 | overall: 3.25
Poured from a bottle into a glass.
Look: Clear, with a nice copper color. One finger head that dissipated quickly. Minimal thin lacing. Active bubbles.
Smell: Very faint malty smell with a slight tart edge. Very little aroma at all. No alcohol in the nose.
Taste: Some mild malty notes with some slightly tart "high notes." A hint at some breadiness that never fully comes through. Taste matches style, but lacks richness.
Mouthfeel: Goes down easy, very drinkable. Medium light body that's a bit thin. Active carbonation early on, but feeling flat by the end of the glass.
Overall: This is a decent brew that could pair well with a nondescript mood. All the style attributes are there, but nothing stands out or grabs attention. If you're in an Oktoberfest mood, this one falls short of a Paulaner, Seirra Nevada, or Duck Rabbit (IMO).
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3.1/5 rDev -14.4%
look: 3.25 | smell: 2.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3 | overall: 3
Look - beautiful, clear, copper color
Smell - almost none
Taste - pleasant, bright, slight hoppy finish
Feel - light to medium body, nice carbonation
Overall - nice, very drinkable.
This is my second review ever. My first taste of an Oktoberfest. Since I am not familiar with the style, I'm not sure how this compares. As I learn more about the style, I might want to revisit this review.
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look: 3.25 | smell: 2.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3 | overall: 3
Look - beautiful, clear, copper color
Smell - almost none
Taste - pleasant, bright, slight hoppy finish
Feel - light to medium body, nice carbonation
Overall - nice, very drinkable.
This is my second review ever. My first taste of an Oktoberfest. Since I am not familiar with the style, I'm not sure how this compares. As I learn more about the style, I might want to revisit this review.
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3.74/5 rDev +3.3%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75
3.18/5 rDev -12.2%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 2.5 | overall: 3
look: 3.5 | smell: 3 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 2.5 | overall: 3
4.57/5 rDev +26.2%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.75 | feel: 4.75 | overall: 4.5
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.75 | feel: 4.75 | overall: 4.5
Highland Clawhammer Oktoberfest from Highland Brewing
3.62
out of 5
based on 305 ratings.
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 4