Wachusettt Octoberfest

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  1. DarkDragon999

    DarkDragon999 Maven (1,331) Feb 13, 2013 Rhode Island

    Ive havent had it yet so where would you rank it among New England breweries that make Octoberfest beers ?
     
    #1 DarkDragon999, Sep 11, 2014
  2. LutherBrau

    LutherBrau Initiate (0) Sep 1, 2014 Massachusetts

    It's no Berkshire, but I would rank it just above Sam Adams or Harpoon
     
    #2 LutherBrau, Sep 11, 2014
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  3. DarkDragon999

    DarkDragon999 Maven (1,331) Feb 13, 2013 Rhode Island

    K thanks. The store I called said they were getting it in on Friday. Harpoon and Sam Adam's O-Fests they have had for like a month now.
     
    #3 DarkDragon999, Sep 11, 2014
  4. LutherBrau

    LutherBrau Initiate (0) Sep 1, 2014 Massachusetts

    They're not NE, but I've been enjoying Victory's Festbier and Brooklyn's Okto also
     
    #4 LutherBrau, Sep 11, 2014
  5. HeavyDandtheGirls

    HeavyDandtheGirls Pundit (785) Mar 7, 2014 Massachusetts

    I have been waiting to try Wachusett as well.
    I have to recommend Jack's Abbey Copper Legend. Best local Oktoberfest I have had so far this season.
     
    #5 HeavyDandtheGirls, Sep 11, 2014
  6. LutherBrau

    LutherBrau Initiate (0) Sep 1, 2014 Massachusetts

    How in the HELL could I forget Copper Legend?! Solid German style festbier
     
    #6 LutherBrau, Sep 11, 2014
  7. SunDevilBeer

    SunDevilBeer Pooh-Bah (1,945) May 9, 2003 Massachusetts
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    I think it's OK as an ale - certainly not offensive, but nowhere near the classic German-made lager versions.

    IMO Berkshire's Ofest is the top New England-made one. Glad to see it back this year.
     
    #7 SunDevilBeer, Sep 11, 2014
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  8. jbertsch

    jbertsch Pooh-Bah (2,874) Dec 14, 2008 Massachusetts
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    Well, there aren't many other O'fests/marzens like Berkshire. That one's a pretty unique take on the style...
     
    #8 jbertsch, Sep 11, 2014
  9. pbrian

    pbrian Pooh-Bah (2,118) Feb 8, 2001 Connecticut
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    It's not really to style at all, unless there's a Double Marzen category. It is quite well made this year though, no matter what style it is. I've enjoyed a bunch of them.
     
    #9 pbrian, Sep 11, 2014
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  10. Andrew041180

    Andrew041180 Initiate (0) Mar 15, 2013 Massachusetts

    Do you really think so? All I could taste was caramel. I'm a huge Jack's Abby fan, but I just shared a growler of Copper Legend recently and it was not for me.
     
    #10 Andrew041180, Sep 11, 2014
  11. LutherBrau

    LutherBrau Initiate (0) Sep 1, 2014 Massachusetts

    I thought it had some nice honey notes and the characteristic hop-dryness that I love in the Weihenstephaner and others. I thought the Jack's had hardly any caramel compared to the Berkshire
     
    #11 LutherBrau, Sep 11, 2014
  12. LutherBrau

    LutherBrau Initiate (0) Sep 1, 2014 Massachusetts

    Enjoying a Brocktoberfest from Idle Hands in Everett right now. Grab a pint if you come across one
     
    #12 LutherBrau, Sep 12, 2014
  13. BlueRogue

    BlueRogue Initiate (0) May 1, 2011 Maine

    Sounds like I'll need to keep an eye out for Berkshire and Idle Hands when I'm in MA next weekend.
     
    #13 BlueRogue, Sep 12, 2014
  14. Boomblaze

    Boomblaze Devotee (395) Dec 31, 2010 Massachusetts

    Berkshire Oktoberfest is a must
     
    #14 Boomblaze, Sep 12, 2014
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  15. Pgarand

    Pgarand Devotee (329) Jan 8, 2009 New Hampshire

    I really enjoyed Moat Mountain's Octoberfest, but you can only find it in NH.
     
    #15 Pgarand, Sep 13, 2014
  16. BlueRogue

    BlueRogue Initiate (0) May 1, 2011 Maine

    It's available in 4-packs of 16 oz cans in Maine, as are a few of their other beers. I bought one but haven't tried it yet.
     
    #16 BlueRogue, Sep 13, 2014
  17. CJRubes

    CJRubes Pundit (774) Jul 18, 2013 Massachusetts

    I was going say the same thing. Wachusett Octoberfest is solid but no where near as good as Berkshire's IMO. I definitely like it better than Sam Adams though...
     
    #17 CJRubes, Sep 14, 2014
  18. mschofield

    mschofield Pooh-Bah (1,871) Oct 16, 2002 Massachusetts
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    always a favorite, had it on tap at the Big E on Saturday, Berkshire Octoberfest and a fall day at the state(s) fair
     
    #18 mschofield, Sep 16, 2014
  19. DarkDragon999

    DarkDragon999 Maven (1,331) Feb 13, 2013 Rhode Island

    Finally picked it up and I really enjoyed.
     
    #19 DarkDragon999, Oct 7, 2014
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  20. MaliciousBot

    MaliciousBot Initiate (0) Jan 20, 2009 New Hampshire

    Having one now. Not to overwhelming in any sense. Can't really pick out a specific attribute that really stands out. Nice refreshing very carbonated. Tastes great. Long aftertaste of...I can't put my finger on it. Sorry to be so useles. Will buy more!
     
    #20 MaliciousBot, Oct 9, 2014
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