Sam Adams Octoberfest

[Dr. Dan]

Anybody try the '07 edition yet?

I had a couple bottles yesterday, and they were terrific. A subtle pumkin pie spice gives a hint of sweetness to a full bodied and creamy brew.

Great with a HU Connie #1 !

[BigFrankMD]

Had it last year , as always a great brew. Im currently hoping they never run out of Honey Porter. That brew is friggin sweet.

[aldukes]

I had the first glass from a new keg last week. I think its better than last year, but then again, i might have been a bit excited.

I had a stoudts octoberfest the same night. it was AMAZING.

[jaharr]

My brother hosts a family clambake each year, and Oktoberfest is the brew of choice (along with Bloody Caesar Shooters). Can't wait!

[Ace$nyper]

Is it different then the 06?

Really I wasn't too fond of the 06, not that it was bad at all just not as good as some of the others. I am also a huge SA fan so maybe I was hoping for more then I should have.

I'll give it a try again this year for sure.

[hova45]

Can't wait to give them a nice try..

[adamh_25_]

I havent tried it yet...but I'm really lookin forward to it. Loved the Summer Ale.

[beernut]

Samuel Adams Octoberfest is indeed excellent this year. This is always one of my favorites from Sam, as I'm usually not a big fan. I don't recall picking up on a pumpkin pie spice character, I'll have to pay closer attention next one I have. I'm fairly certain they wouldn't employ any actual spices in this brew.

So far my favorite Märzen this season is Brooklyn Brewery's. It's less hearty than the Sam, but all the more quaffable. It's damn tasty, and is a very good representation of the style IMHO.

Originally Posted by aldukes

I had a stoudts octoberfest the same night. it was AMAZING.

I'm really looking forward to the Stoudts, especially after hearing this. It will be my next Oktoberfestbier purchase.


-Brian

[Alpedhuez55]

I have to agree. It is a fine brew!!!May have to get some more before it goes away!!!

[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 !!

[kheffelf]

I am very surprised with it, I wasn't expecting anything fantastic from the beer but it is pretty tasty. Very creamy.

[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.

[longknocker]

Originally Posted by Dr. Dan

Anybody try the '07 edition yet?

I had a couple bottles yesterday, and they were terrific. A subtle pumkin pie spice gives a hint of sweetness to a full bodied and creamy brew.

Great with a HU Connie #1 !

Had one at Outback Steakhouse last week. Delicious!

[kheffelf]

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 tried it and didn't enjoy it as much as I did the last years, but my taste in beer has changed a lot so that might have something to do with it.

[NJ Stogie King]

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 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!