I'm running out of review dates in October, and there are still several good Octoberfest beers to review. So, I'm going to do some quick-hit reviews to try to cover everything.
Hofbrau Octoberfest from Munich, Germany is a classic European Octoberfest beer. Sadly, it comes in a green 33 ml bottle (11.2 oz), effectively "pouring some out for the homies" on your behalf. The beer has a yellow-gold color, which is very different than most American Octoberfests and their rich chestnut-brown colors. The flavor is also a good contrast, as it tastes quite crisp and light, with a bit of green apple in the aftertaste. And the ABV of 6.2% is also quite nice.
On the downside, it kind of tastes like an American lager, like Yuengling or something. Not quite what I expected, I guess. That, and the missing .8 oz, bring the rating down a touch.
Rating = 3.5
Wednesday, October 14, 2009
Oktoberfest, Hofbrau Munchen, Munich, Germany
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There's not many things that I love more than the Hofbrauhaus, and an Oktoberfest beer. It pains me that I can't can't get this.
It hurts me that you compare it to an American Stlye Lager. It has got to me so much better than that. In fact, I rather enjoyed the the Yuengling I was able to try last month.
Sure, I might be a little biased. I am of German descent, and sitting in the Hofbrauhaus in Munich is my "Happy Place". But come one, you had to enjoy it.....you just had to!
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