Waldmann Oktoberfest Amber Marzen Lager.
Waldmann Brewery, St. Paul, MN.
It's that time of year again. When the Oktoberfest start running out, while people come into the store looking for the beers, unaware of the fact that they are released in August, and the German celebration is actually in September. Don't get me started on pumpkin beers.
And I've been sitting on this crowler for no apparent reason. Yes, there are reasons, but to explain the rituals and rationales that drive my activity on this blog is to open you to a wilderness of confusion, bafflement, and befuddlement. It's just not worth it.
Deep amber coloring, edging on crimson, clear, with a slim dotted, beige-ish head.
In the nose: herbal, earthy, noble hops. Caramel and toffee notes prominent.
In the mouth: Sweet, smooth, tasty. Major malt, minor hops. Rich, malty flavor stays on top, through and through. Medium-bodied, crisp, dry finish. Caramel/toffee flavors return with each new sip. Classic rendition of the style, no doubt about it. I dub thee: yum a dum dum.
An unfiltered, copper-colored German-style Oktoberfest lager. Made from floor-malted Pilsner and Dark malts, it's medium-bodied, with a dry finish and just enough hops to invite another drink. Prost!
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