Ballast Point Dead Ringer Oktoberfest Traditional Marzen Lager. San Diego, CA. Alc. 6.0% by Vol.
BP has always used aquatic life on it's labels. Now, they seem to be the skeleton brewery. I suppose we are to imagine a jolly German who perished at sea, still clutching stein and pretzel. Okay, that's cool. Not sure if I get the name, though. If you figure it out, shoot me a line.
Clear, and copper-y colored, with a small head that disappears quickly.
Sweet and malty nose, just a little earthy and herbal.
In the mouth, sweet and malty again. Caramel and toffee, clean and free of bitterness. Drinkable? Of course. It's hearty to a point, too, and tasty, sure, but I'm not in love with this one.
Maybe I'm just not into marzens anymore. It's certainly not a style I look for from an outfit like Ballast Point. "Where's the hops?" I scream in the general direction of San Diego.
1 comment:
For the style I thought it was spot on. I enjoyed it. But it's not my typical go to style. :-)
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