Oktoberfest
Full-bodied, malty and slightly sweet, with a round malt flavor and a rich caramel character from three Munich-style malts. At 6.6% ABV and 18 IBU, with Perle and Saaz as the hops, it is a harvest-season beer available August to October. The recipe was written for lager yeast, but a blind tasting picked the version fermented with the house ale yeast, so it is an ale. In 2002, mislabeled grain produced an off-spec batch that customers rushed to buy.
Tasting Notes
AI-generated sensory profile for Oktoberfest
Serve at 7–9°C for the best flavour balance and aroma expression.
The sturdy German stein maintains temperature and keeps carbonation intact. Built for long, convivial drinking.
About Oktoberfest
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What is a Oktoberfest?
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