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Yuengling Oktoberfest

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Copper in color and medium-bodied, with a slightly sweet, toasted character and a mild herbal bitterness. Roasted malts and a blend of Tettnang and Hallertau hops shape it. Yuengling brews this homage to its German heritage as a seasonal beer in the Oktoberfest style, available from August to October. 5.5 % ABV and 14 IBU.

ABV
5.5%
Bitterness
Mild14 IBU
Roasted 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
toastyroastedherbal
toasty
roasted
herbal
noble hop
malty
clean
Aroma
The nose opens with toasted malt and soft caramel notes, followed by the restrained herbal and floral character of Tettnang and Hallertau hops.
also:caramel
not found:hoppy,bready,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Yuengling Oktoberfest

◎ Appearance

Copper-hued and clear, with bright translucency that catches the light pleasantly. A dense, off-white head forms readily and persists with fine Schaumkleiden down the glass. Carbonation is moderate and well-integrated, lending a gentle liveliness without aggression.

copper, clearpersistent headmoderate carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with toasted malt and soft caramel notes, followed by the restrained herbal and floral character of Tettnang and Hallertau hops. A faint bready warmth underpins the bouquet, without any astringent or harsh edges. The overall impression is composed and inviting rather than assertive.

toasted MalzEdelhopfen, herbalcaramel, bread

◐ Taste

The palate is medium-bodied and smooth, with a gently sweet entry that emphasizes roasted and toasted grain character. Mid-palate reveals a subtle noble-hop bitterness (14 IBU) that integrates seamlessly with the malt backbone, creating a balanced, rounded mouthfeel. A dry, clean finish emerges without residual sweetness or harshness.

smooth, vollmundigroasted malt, toastedbalanced noble-hop bitterness

◑ Finish

The finish is clean and moderately dry, with the bitterness receding gracefully to reveal lingering malt and a whisper of herbal spice. Aftertaste remains brief but pleasant, inviting another sip without demanding attention.

dry, cleanlingering malt notes
76
hopIQ score
Aroma
76
Taste
78
Appearance
78
Finish
74
Serve at 7–9°C

Serve at 7–9°C for the best flavour balance and aroma expression.

Stein

The sturdy German stein maintains temperature and keeps carbonation intact. Built for long, convivial drinking.

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Food Pairing

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What is a Märzen?

Märzens are Bavarian lagers with 5.8–6.3% ABV. Rich toasty malt — bread, caramel, biscuit — with clean lager fermentation and low bitterness.

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