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Oktoberfest Lager

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Caramel, fresh-baked bread and flowering herbs shape this fest lager. The recipe goes back to the fourth beer the brewery ever made, a Bavarian lager, and uses just two malts: Pilsner as the base and a touch of Munich. Decoction mashing, a kettle addition of Hallertau Tradition and house lager yeast complete it. Sienna, 6.1% ABV, brewed once a year in Hershey, Pennsylvania.

ABV
6.1%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter
Malt-forward bitterness
SRM
amber9
PaceA Few
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
caramelbreadymalty
caramel
bready
malty
herbal
noble hop
clean
Aroma
The nose opens with pronounced caramel malt sweetness and the yeasty aroma of fresh-baked bread, evoking a warm bakery.
not found:hoppy,roasted,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Oktoberfest Lager

◎ Appearance

A clear, golden amber body with excellent brightness and a fine, persistent white head that clings to the glass in delicate lacing. The carbonation is moderate and even, supporting a modest but stable foam collar that gradually recedes to a thin ring.

golden ambercrystal clearpersistent headfine carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with pronounced caramel malt sweetness and the yeasty aroma of fresh-baked bread, evoking a warm bakery. Underlying herbaceous notes from Hallertau Tradition hops emerge softly, adding a gentle floral character without overshadowing the malt foundation.

caramel maltfresh breadnoble hopssubtle florals

◐ Taste

The palate leads with rounded caramel and biscuit malt character, reinforced by a soft, bread-like maltiness that builds through the mid-palate. A restrained herbal bitterness (22 IBU) and faint noble-hop spice provide balance without aggression, maintaining a clean, smooth drinking experience throughout.

caramel sweetnessbiscuit maltherbal hop balancesmooth body

◑ Finish

The finish is medium-length and dry, with lingering caramel and bread notes fading gracefully into a crisp, refreshing aftertaste. A light herbal impression persists without harshness, encouraging another sip.

crisp, dryrefreshingsubtle herb lingering
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
84
Taste
82
Appearance
85
Finish
78
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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