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Harpoon Octoberfest Beer - Harpoon Brewery

Harpoon Octoberfest BeerHarpoon Octoberfest Beer

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84
good
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660 Ratings		 THE BROS
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exceptional
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read more »		 rAvg: 3.7
pDev: 12.16%
Reviews: 434
Hads: 226

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Brewed by:
Harpoon Brewery visit their website
Massachusetts, United States

Style | ABV
Märzen / Oktoberfest |  5.30% ABV

Availability: Fall. bottle (393), on-tap (35), growler (5), cask (1). 

Notes:
The character and complexity of Harpoon Octoberfest comes from the malt and hops. When looking at a freshly poured Harpoon Octoberfest, you will notice the garnet-red color with a firm, creamy head. The beer’s color is from a blend of Munich, chocolate, and pale malt. The thick head results in part from wheat malt added to the grist. The hop aroma of this beer is not overpowering but it is present. Tettnang hops add a subtle spice nose that blends with the malt character. This beer is full-bodied, smooth, and malty. Willamettehops are used to provide a gentle bitterness and to balance any residual sweetness present from the malt. The finish is soft and malty with a mild bitterness.

30 IBU

Reviews
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Reviews by dasenebler:
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dasenebler

Maine

3.15/5  rDev -14.9%
look: 4 | smell: 3 | taste: 3 | feel: 4 | overall: 3

12oz., best before 12/15/11.

Pours a clear, dark amber, very rich and radiant. The head is foamy and short-lived, not much lacing or retention.

The aroma is kind of odd for the style. Strangely yeasty, gummy and grapey. Some malt, but not the right kind.

Flavor is pretty rich and malty, though similar to aroma. Too much grapey and fruity malt flavors, not enough straight-up dough and toasted grain. Hop bitterness and flavor are well-balanced. Force-carbonated mouthfeel is soft and relatively creamy, with good weight.

Most of the German-brewed Oktoberfest beers are far lighter in malt character than this. Better American-made versions as well.

Serving type: bottle

09-11-2011 22:14:47 | More by dasenebler
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T: Taste is rich malts and some mild hops.Sadley not much else there.

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Harpoon Octoberfest Beer from Harpoon Brewery
84 out of 100 based on 660 user ratings.