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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• Dogtoberfest Märzen scored a B on
• Dogtoberfest Märzen scored 3.13 on

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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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Hofbräu München Oktoberfestbier

Date:	12/7/2007
Brewery:	Staatliches Hoffbräuhaus
Beer:	Hofbräu München Oktoberfestbier
Origin:	München (Munich), Germany
Style:	Märzen
Container:	12 oz. green glass bottle
Purchased:	Kegs & Barrels, Plano, Texas
Price:	$1.49 per single bottle
Alcohol:	ABV
Brewer's Description:	Munich specialty. Brewed according to the German Purity Law. The Oktoberfest originated in 1810 in Munich, Germany, as a wedding celebration for the crown prince Ludwig of Bavaria. This product was created especially for this event and is brewed usually for the Oktoberfest, one of the biggest party events in the world. Hoffbräu München (HB) is one of a selected group of breweries granted the privileges of supplying the Oktoberfest with their products. Using the highest quality ingredients, HB's Oktoberfest specialty has its own distinctive and unmistakable taste.
Appearance:	Light golden yellow in color. Poured a small head but did not retain it long at all. Random bubbles rising throughout the glass.
Aroma:	Smells like a good version of a Bud or something similar. Can't really smell specific hops or malt.
Taste:	Tastes very good. Much better than an American style macro-brew.
Mouth Feel:	Feel is good with barely enough carbonation for my liking.
Drinkability:	Excellent. This one is delicious.
Score:	8 / 10

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• Hofbräu München Oktoberfestbier scored a B- on
• Hofbräu München Oktoberfestbier scored 2.86 on

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Spaten Oktoberfest Ur-Märzen

Date:	10/14/2007
Brewery:	Spaten-Franziskaner-Bräu GmbH
Beer:	Spaten Oktoberfest Ur-Märzen
Origin:	München, Germany
Style:	Märzen / Oktoberfest
Container:	12oz. Green, glass bottle w/ normal cap
Purchased:	Kegs & Barrels, Plano, TX
Price:	$0 per
Alcohol:	5.90% ABV ABV
Brewer's Description:	Spaten Oktoberfest Beer, created in 1872, is the world's first Oktoberfest beer, brewed for the greatest folk festival in the world. Every year, over and over again, countless Oktoberfest visitors share their enthusiasm about this beer. Spaten Oktoberfest Beer will be primarily promoted from August through October 2007 with thematic Spaten Oktoberfest POS including limited edition glassware, coasters, posters and an assortment of decorative items. Ask for Spaten Oktoberfest Beer at your favorite Pub or Restaurant, or get Spaten Oktoberfest Beer at your beverage trade. Spaten Oktoberfest Beer. Taste the Munich flavor. Spaten Oktoberfest Beer is amber in color. This medium bodied beer has achieved its impeccable taste by balancing the roasted malt flavor with the perfect amount of hops. Having a rich textured palate with an underlying sweetness true to tradition.
Appearance:	Amber color w/ yellow-ish tint head. Minimal head retention. Small, random bubbles rising.
Aroma:	Can smell some hops. Not really a spicy hop smell.
Taste:	Definitely more aftertaste than taste while in my mouth. I like the flavor of this one. It's got a good balance. Tiny amount of bitterness, but it's balanced by the malt.
Mouth Feel:	Feel is good. Carbonation is right.
Drinkability:	Easy to drink. This is another good one. Much better than Spaten Premium, in my opinion.
Score:	6 / 10

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• Spaten Oktoberfest Ur-Märzen scored B on
• Spaten Oktoberfest Ur-Märzen scored 3.34 on