449. Ayinger Oktober Fest-Märzen
I've been in the mood for lighter and lower alcohol beers the last few days, but my fridge has only high alcohol beers. This was purchased at Downtown Wine & Spirits along with various quadrupels. I let this warm slightly and served it in my NERAX pint glass.
Beer Stats:
Brewery: Privatbrauerei Franz Inselkammer KG / Brauerei Aying
Alcohol: 5.6%
Serving: Bottle, 500 mL
Style: Märzen / Oktoberfest, BJCP Style Guide
Appearance (4.0): Pours a clear copper with a creamy, fluffy, off-white head that thins to a shiny half-inch layer, which remains throughout most of the beer.
Smell (4.0): Predominantly malty in the nose. There are bready, caramel and toffee notes, as well as a hint of fruitiness and a light leafy hop aroma.
Taste (4.0): Strong toasty and bready malt flavors are evident upfront. There's a light fruity sweetness in the center that fades to a nice leafy hop bitterness.
Mouthfeel (4.0): Light-bodied, moderate carbonation, with a nice, lightly dry finish.
Drinkability (4.0): Light and easy to drink, but very flavorful.
Overall (4.0): A nicely done Oktoberfest, a perfect match for the cooling temperatures.
I've been in the mood for lighter and lower alcohol beers the last few days, but my fridge has only high alcohol beers. This was purchased at Downtown Wine & Spirits along with various quadrupels. I let this warm slightly and served it in my NERAX pint glass.
Beer Stats:
Brewery: Privatbrauerei Franz Inselkammer KG / Brauerei Aying
Alcohol: 5.6%
Serving: Bottle, 500 mL
Style: Märzen / Oktoberfest, BJCP Style Guide
Appearance (4.0): Pours a clear copper with a creamy, fluffy, off-white head that thins to a shiny half-inch layer, which remains throughout most of the beer.
Smell (4.0): Predominantly malty in the nose. There are bready, caramel and toffee notes, as well as a hint of fruitiness and a light leafy hop aroma.
Taste (4.0): Strong toasty and bready malt flavors are evident upfront. There's a light fruity sweetness in the center that fades to a nice leafy hop bitterness.
Mouthfeel (4.0): Light-bodied, moderate carbonation, with a nice, lightly dry finish.
Drinkability (4.0): Light and easy to drink, but very flavorful.
Overall (4.0): A nicely done Oktoberfest, a perfect match for the cooling temperatures.
Labels: Brauerei Aying, Märzen / Oktoberfest, Reviews
