Samuel Adams Octoberfest
Poured a clear, deep, amber color with a yellowish-tan head. Carbonation was light. Rich, malty, nutty aroma with lots of Munich malt. Very pleasant. Body was medium with a good bit of malt, though not as much as expected from the smell. Had a bit of tartness and enough bitterness to keep it from being cloying. Above average mouthfeel; could use a bit more prickle. Drinkability was also pretty good. Not in the upper tier of Oktoberfests, but pretty decent. I liked it. This is actually a review I did in the autumn of 2006 but I never entered and just found my notes for. Oh, well. At least it was similar to what I entered on this year's version.