Scratch Beer 48 - 2011 (Fest Bier)
Pours a clear light amber color with just a wisp of white head. Very bready with a slightly sweet malt aroma and subtle hints of hop spice. Starts off with a slight spice then rounds into that good melanoidin malt character that so many Oktoberfests get wrong. This one contains little hops and lots of rich malt. Mouthfeel is a touch light with good carbonation. One of the better Oktoberfest I've had this year. Not one of my favorite styles usually, but this one is done very well in the flavor profile. The mouthfeel is a little lacking which is the only thing holding this beer back.