Flying Dog Dogtoberfest Märzen


Date:9/5/2009
Brewery:Flying Dog Brewery
Beer:Dogtoberfest Märzen
Origin:Frederick, Maryland
Style:Oktoberfest Marzen
Container:12 oz. brown glass bottle with pry-off cap
Purchased:Iliff Crossing Liquors, Aurora, Colorado
Price:$0 per 6-pack
Alcohol:5.3% ABV ABV
Brewer's Description:If you put back as many steins as the Germans do in October, lederhosen and polka dancing would seem like a good idea to you, too. Our DOGtoberfest Märzen has a caramel finish and was crafted by a guy who studied brewing in Deutschland. And yes, he does like to strap on some lederhosen when he's feeling saucy.
Appearance:Poured a good amount of light-tan head composed of very fine bubbles. Retained very well in my plastic Solo cup. While being poured, it was a light brown color.
Aroma:Malty smell, but can't pick out any one specific odor. I don't smell much hopiness.
Taste:More malt than hops, but not overly-sweet. Definitely more aftertaste than in-mouth taste. Not bad, but not my favorite.
Mouth Feel:Feels fine. Carbonation is good.
Drinkability:Pretty easy to drink. This one isn't bad at all, but isn't one of my favorites.
Score:6 / 10

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Leinie's Oktoberfest


Date:9/3/2009
Brewery:Jacob Leinenkugel Brewing Company
Beer:Leinie's Oktoberfest
Origin:Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin
Style:Märzen
Container:Draught
Purchased:Green Mill Restaurant, Fairmont, Minnesota
Price:$0 per Keg
Alcohol:5.10% ABV ABV
Brewer's Description:We brewed our first Oktoberfest in 2001 to celebrate the fall season in true German fashion. Available August through October each year, our traditional Marzen-style bier is brewed with Munich, Caramel and a blend of Pale malts. Hallertau, Tettnang, Perle, and Cluster hops provide the aroma for this well balanced, smooth, festive lager.
Appearance:Medium brown in color with a caramel colored head.
Aroma:Honestly, I didn't notice. I wasn't really trying to review this one, but I thought I'd write down what I remember.
Taste:Tastes pretty good. Hoppier than something like a Killian's, which is a good thing. Killian's is too sweet for my palate, now. Had pretty good balance of hops and malt.
Mouth Feel:Feel was fine. Rather unremarkable. Might have been served a little too cold. Was drawn into frozen glasses.
Drinkability:Pretty good one, I thought. I wouldn't call it a favorite by any means, but I'd surely get this again. If I could find some in Denver, I might buy some bottles.
Score:7 / 10

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