Hacker-Pschorr Oktoberfest-Märzen
From notes 9-8-08 Done back-to-back with Paulaner Oktoberfest Eye: This is one sexy looking brew. Nut brown and perfectly clear in appearance. Dark red highlights in this beer. Nice head retention and formation, creamy and slightly dirty tannish white in color. Looks beautiful in the glass. Lacing is ok. Nose: Sweet, sweet malt aroma. I'm already in love with this beer and I've only taken one sniff. Lots of caramel notes here, Munich malt is very prominent. Toasted malt aroma as well. Nutty notes come through as well. So much aroma is packed into this beer. Very nice. Tongue: Sweet malt aroma dominates this brew. Nut and caramel notes are really prominent. Lightly toasted notes as well. Munich malt comes through. This is a good Oktoberfest but I have had better. Definitely one to pick up and try, however I must say that even though it does have great flavor, it's a bit watered down compared to others that I've drank. Still quality though. Hop bitterness is present, noticeable and tries to give some balance to this brew. I'm getting something I can't quite put a finger on, very recognizable but I'm not sure how to put it... Something spicy perhaps but not in a spice sense....something that my great granny puts on the assorted tray of Christmas cookies that she gives us each year, something like macadamia nuts or vanilla...right at the finish, it comes through the strongest. Mouthfeel and Drinkability: As I've already mentioned it feels a bit light on the palate, sure the body is medium but there is just a watery type quality to it that cheapens it for me. I would like a bit more body here, but I guess this'll suffice. This is one that I look forward to drinking the rest of, nice O-fest in my opinion. As far as my opinion goes this is one of the better imported O-fests I've drank. GLBC and Moerlein O-fests are great, and this is right up there with them. Give it a shot, you'll not be disappointed.