hopIQ found 10 beers with the same rich and toasty character as Great Lakes Oktoberfest. The brewery's autumn lager, released each August as a nod to Cleveland's German heritage. Two-row base malt, Munich malt and Caramel 45 make a rich grist, with a single hop, Mt. Hood. It pours a clear copper orange. Toasted bread crust, caramel and a light nutty note fill the nose, with a faint spicy hop edge. The palate is rich but not heavy, moderate bitterness keeps the sweetness in check, and the finish is dry with a lingering toasty character. Ranked by flavour match rather than popularity.
Closest match: Oktoberfest Märzen — 86%. No twin in the catalogue yet.
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