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Genesee Oktoberfest

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A seasonal lager introduced in 2016 as the autumn counterpart to the spring bock. The brewery describes it as a deep-golden lager with a big malt flavour and subtle herbal notes from noble hops. The aroma combines caramel and toasted bread with hints of pear and apple and a little fresh grass. Bready, toasted malt and light caramel sweetness lead the palate, a touch of earthiness and gentle bitterness follow, and the finish is crisp and toasty.

ABV
5.5%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter21 IBU
Malt-forward bitterness
SRM
amber9
PaceA Few
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
What makes this beer itself
MaltHop
toastymaltycaramel
toasty
malty
caramel
bready
herbal
noble hop
Aroma
The nose opens with inviting caramel and toasted bread notes, grounded in the malt character.
also:fruity,earthy,grassy
not found:hoppy,roasted,clean,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Genesee Oktoberfest

◎ Appearance

Deep golden hue with excellent clarity and bright transparency. The head forms with modest volume and maintains fair retention, leaving delicate lacing on the glass. Carbonation appears well-integrated, producing a fine and steady bead.

deep goldenclearmoderate head retention

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with inviting caramel and toasted bread notes, grounded in the malt character. Subtle fruit esters of pear and green apple emerge beneath, accompanied by fresh herbal grassiness from noble hops. The overall effect is approachable and evocative of the autumn season.

carameltoasted breadstone fruit estersherbal hop character

◐ Taste

Bready toasted malt dominates the entry, with light caramel sweetness providing backbone without cloying. The mid-palate develops a gentle earthiness and restrained bitterness that balances the malt's inherent sweetness. The beer drinks smoothly at its moderate strength, with noble hop bitterness serving as an effective counterweight.

toasted maltlight caramel sweetnessearthyrestrained bitterness

◑ Finish

The finish is crisp and toasty, with lingering notes of bread crust and subtle hop dryness. The aftertaste remains clean and refreshing without excessive persistence.

crisptoastyclean finish
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
80
Taste
78
Appearance
77
Finish
76
Serve at 4–7°C

Serve at 4–7°C for the best flavour balance and aroma expression.

Pint glass

The classic — versatile, comfortable to hold and keeps the beer cool. No frills, no distractions: just the beer.

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