Sam Adams Octoberfest

[Darrell]

I love me some Octoberfest, this is a great beer.

[SeanGAR]

SA changed the hopping in the Boston Lager, the only one of their beers I drink more than rarely, so I wouldn't be surprised if they tweaked the marzen, although it should be malt forward rather than hoppy. We normally do a marzen tasting in September ... gonna have to organize one for friday night!

[Mark C]

Originally Posted by NJ Stogie King

The Pumpkin Ale is AMAZING!! I always love this time of beer season, especially because of the Pumpkin and Octoberfest ales. My favorite is the SA Octoberfest....which I actually had last week as the bar by me just got it in that day! It tasted even better than last year's IMO. I am going this weekend to pickup some Dogfish Pumpkin ale as well. I really can't decide which I like better!

I'm with you. Every year I seek out all the Pumpkin Ale I can find. But not until October. Sep is too early for pumpkins, kinda like how Home Depot is already getting rid of grills to make room for Christmas trees.

My favorite is still Post Road Pumpkin Ale. A few come close, but nothing has topped it for me. To me it tastes like a well-spiced pumpkin pie, more spice, less pumpkin. And pour it in a glass, it's got a beautiful creamy thick orange-tinted head, to pretty to keep in a bottle. I like that much better than Dogfish Head, give it a try if you haven't already!

[ky toker]

My father called me yesterday after he picked some up and said was pretty good. I like Sam Adams so I am going to grab a few for the weekend. Although, before I have this years I have to state it is hard to be the real German brew.

[mugen910]

My Fav beer for this time of year!

[beernut]

Originally Posted by AAlmeter

Anyone try this year's Sam Adams Octoberfest? I always enjoyed it but it seems flavorless this year. Maybe I'm just in a funk.

I, and several friends felt the same way, it might not be quite as good as in years past. But it's hard to say for certain seeing as it's been a year since we last had it. In general, I think Sam does a great job with it's lagers, including this one, though not so much with ales.

I always love this time of beer season, especially because of the Pumpkin and Octoberfest ales.

Octoberfest beer, or Marzen, is a lager not an ale. I only point out the distinction because it seems that some people confuse, or even equate Octoberfest and pumpkin ale, when in fact, the greatest similarity the two styles bear is that they come out around the same time of year. I've never heard of a Marzen made with spices, fruits, or vegetables in it, and hope that I never do.

My favorite is still Post Road Pumpkin Ale. A few come close, but nothing has topped it for me. To me it tastes like a well-spiced pumpkin pie, more spice, less pumpkin. And pour it in a glass, it's got a beautiful creamy thick orange-tinted head, to pretty to keep in a bottle. I like that much better than Dogfish Head, give it a try if you haven't already!

I've not personally had it, but I'm not surprised it's good, Post road is made by Brooklyn Brewery, which is in my opinion one of the best damn breweries around. Brooklyn's Octoberfest is also excellent, though it too may have been better last year.

[jtree26]

Originally Posted by AAlmeter

Anyone try this year's Sam Adams Octoberfest? I always enjoyed it but it seems flavorless this year. Maybe I'm just in a funk.

Same here, with the hop shortage maybe they tweaked the recipe this year?

[xapa97]

It doesn't seem as good as last year. But to be honest it is still in the 90's where I'm working. I think it's better once it starts to cool down outside.

[AAlmeter]

Originally Posted by jtree26

Same here, with the hop shortage maybe they tweaked the recipe this year?

Could be it.

It was plenty malty, even for a marzen.

I'll try out Spaten's Oktoberfest tonight!

[awsmith4]

Originally Posted by RobinCoppell

I agree, very enjoyable. Will certainly but more while it's available. I'd like to try the Dogfish Punkin Ale, seems to get good reviews.

Also bought a 6'er of Saint Arnold Devin Reserve #5, it's a Russian Imperial Stout (10%) it's the first I've had, I think I like this style !!

The restaurant I ate at tonight had the Dogfish Punkin' Ale and it was downright a fine beer

[Bubba -NJ]

I haven't had the Sam Adams yet but I have had the Victory Festbier and the HofBrau Oktoberfest and bith were real good with the edge going to HofBrau . Bought a bottle of Dogfish Punkin Ale and a Harvest Moon along with some Dunkel Weisen .

[NJ Stogie King]

Originally Posted by Mark C

I'm with you. Every year I seek out all the Pumpkin Ale I can find. But not until October. Sep is too early for pumpkins, kinda like how Home Depot is already getting rid of grills to make room for Christmas trees.

My favorite is still Post Road Pumpkin Ale. A few come close, but nothing has topped it for me. To me it tastes like a well-spiced pumpkin pie, more spice, less pumpkin. And pour it in a glass, it's got a beautiful creamy thick orange-tinted head, to pretty to keep in a bottle. I like that much better than Dogfish Head, give it a try if you haven't already!

I've never tried the Post Road Pumpkin Ale. I haven't even seen that beery by me here in NJ! Definitely somehting that I have to keep my eye's out for!! Seems like a great beer to try!

[AAlmeter]

Originally Posted by SeanGAR

We normally do a marzen tasting in September ... gonna have to organize one for friday night!

Where's my invite? I'll wear my liederhosen and play my accordion!

[Gambit]

Had two 24 ounce cold mugs today at a BWW. Nice, refreshing and tasty. Great with a Montecristo.

[Puro_Angler]

Originally Posted by xapa97

It doesn't seem as good as last year. But to be honest it is still in the 90's where I'm working. I think it's better once it starts to cool down outside.

Dude, you're telling me. I'm still working on summer brews.