Octoberfest Lager, Thomas Hooker Brewing Co., Bloomfield, CT

Thomas Hooker, Connecticut's Beer. That is a great tagline. The good news is that there are a lot of other things to like about this beer. It tastes fantastic and has the perfect color for an Octoberfest. It is pleasant to drink, with just the right amount of hops to add a touch of bitterness to the complex malt flavors. Drink one and you'll be looking for a second, and at 5.8% ABV, that's not a bad idea. This is a great American-produced Octoberfest beer. I had it in a bottle, and from what I hear, it is even better on tap.

Thomas Hooker easily has the best domain name ever for a brewery: hookerbeer.com. On the site, you can buy your brewery t-shirts and stuff in the "Hooker Store". That's just fantastic marketing... I'm also really impressed with the label. Seriously, it is a great looking label, and not because it says "hooker" on it.

Rating = 4.5

While researching this beer, I discovered that there is a beer competition in Providence, RI called the Great International Beer Festival. Next time it will be held is November 19, 2009. Anyone interested?