Oktoberfest - Foothills Brewing Company

Onenote81

North Carolina

4.1/5  rDev +7.6%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

Came home from work and found my wife had bought a bottle of this for me along with a new glass. Hurray! 22oz bottle poured into a chalice.

After an aggressive pour, there is not a smidge of lace on top of this brew. Just a whisper of globs on the glass edge after each sip. Deep copper color. The aroma is pretty basic for this style, nothing unique here. Caramel, toffee, a bit of alcohol on the finish.

I'll take the shortcomings in those areas as long as it comes through in the flavor, where it really counts. A malt-head's dream - big caramel malt flavor, mild fruity flavors, light husk-like dryness in the middle, cracker aftertaste. One thing I really appreciate is that this beer in bottle-form doesn't carry that "house" flavor that is so pervasive in many of Foothills' brews on tap. I think I much prefer this one in the bottle, which is rare for me. A great fall treat, that I will make sure to stock up on each and every autumn [though I'd love to see it in 12oz bottle form, but I'm not picky].

Serving type: bottle

11-03-2012 01:24:09 | More by Onenote81

SmellsofMahagony

Texas

4/5  rDev +5%

05-18-2013 02:53:56 | More by SmellsofMahagony

Bluecane

North Carolina

2.75/5  rDev -27.8%

04-21-2013 06:54:10 | More by Bluecane

irish01980

South Carolina

3.75/5  rDev -1.6%

03-17-2013 19:47:27 | More by irish01980

chippo33

Vermont

4/5  rDev +5%

03-12-2013 21:59:03 | More by chippo33

pauldave1976

North Carolina

2.5/5  rDev -34.4%

03-03-2013 23:21:27 | More by pauldave1976

AlexFields

Tennessee

3.25/5  rDev -14.7%

01-11-2013 20:14:47 | More by AlexFields

CheapBeerBuzz

California

3.25/5  rDev -14.7%

12-17-2012 22:38:23 | More by CheapBeerBuzz

Cstromberg57

New Hampshire

3/5  rDev -21.3%

12-13-2012 04:06:40 | More by Cstromberg57

kneeland

North Carolina

3.78/5  rDev -0.8%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 3.5

It's a brownish amber color, pretty transparent. Not much head, but enough I suppose. It dissipates pretty quickly, leaving a slight ring.

It's a fine Octoberfest beer, with a hint of citrus to it, I sort of like that touch. Has some caramel, malt flavor. It's not quite creamy.

I would definitely try this again if I come across it.

Serving type: bottle

11-25-2012 21:40:48 | More by kneeland

dbrauneis

New Jersey

3.95/5  rDev +3.7%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 4

A: Pours a crystal clear deep amber in color with moderate amounts of visible carbonation and some garnet red highlights. The beer has a finger tall dense beige head that slowly reduces to half finger thick layer evenly covering the entire surface of the beer - this is great head retention. Light to moderate amounts of lacing are observed.

S: Moderate to strong aromas of malts with a touch of caramel sweetness and moderately strong earthy hops along with just a touch of spiciness.

T: Upfront there are pretty strong flavors of earthy malts with just a touch of caramel sweetness. Some light spicy notes in the middle of the taste that are quite enjoyable. There is a light amount of earthy bitterness in the finish from the hops, the bitterness lingers slightly.

M: Medium bodied with moderate amounts of carbonation. Smooth with light dryness in the finish.

O: Overall this is a pretty nice offering for the style and definitely one that I enjoyed - I would get this one again and think it is very authentic. I like the earthiness of the smell and taste. Pretty easy to drink but might not be sessionable as it is a little too strong in ABV.

Serving type: bottle

11-24-2012 19:52:59 | More by dbrauneis

GTB

North Carolina

3.75/5  rDev -1.6%

11-10-2012 02:13:07 | More by GTB

Hanzo

Virginia

3.75/5  rDev -1.6%

11-01-2012 01:38:11 | More by Hanzo

oline73

Maryland

3.6/5  rDev -5.5%
look: 4.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 3.5

Poured from a bomber into a standard pint glass.

Appearance: The beer pours a clear dark amber color with a half finger of off white head. The head fades to a ring around the pour.

Smell: The overall smell is slightly sweet, I'm getting some carmel malt. There is also some dark fruit in the mix.

Taste: Mostly grain in the flavor. Mild sweetness, some caramel like malt. The finish has a bitterness that balances things out nicely.

Mouthfeel: Medium body with aggressive carbonation and a slightly dry finish.

Overall: Not my favorite style, but a good take on it. Not overly sweet, nice balance. I might have another.

Serving type: bottle

10-30-2012 22:30:52 | More by oline73

OldTime

Georgia

4/5  rDev +5%

10-15-2012 03:15:06 | More by OldTime

ncaudle

Virginia

4/5  rDev +5%

10-13-2012 14:48:27 | More by ncaudle

BlueFeetAndBeer

North Carolina

4.5/5  rDev +18.1%

10-10-2012 00:52:52 | More by BlueFeetAndBeer

sansho

Tennessee

3.5/5  rDev -8.1%

10-03-2012 00:28:47 | More by sansho

ohtheguilt

Georgia

3.5/5  rDev -8.1%

09-28-2012 11:34:29 | More by ohtheguilt

brewdude1982

North Carolina

3.25/5  rDev -14.7%

09-23-2012 19:25:27 | More by brewdude1982

NCbeerpirate

North Carolina

4.25/5  rDev +11.5%

09-23-2012 02:53:13 | More by NCbeerpirate

PuckPuck

North Carolina

3.75/5  rDev -1.6%

09-14-2012 03:51:50 | More by PuckPuck

BigTrubble

North Carolina

4/5  rDev +5%

09-09-2012 12:22:58 | More by BigTrubble

BigJiMo

4/5  rDev +5%

09-07-2012 18:50:11 | More by BigJiMo

beerFool28607

North Carolina

3.75/5  rDev -1.6%

09-05-2012 00:02:45 | More by beerFool28607