Paulaner Oktoberfest Wiesn - Paulaner Brauerei GmbH & Co. KG

bump8628

Oklahoma

4.03/5  rDev +5.2%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

I had this beer on tap last year and couldn't pass up the big, glorious 1 L can this year. First, don't expect a traditional Oktoberfest/Maerzen. This is more of an amped up Helles, really more akin to what is being served at the real deal in Munich. Pours into 1 L krug a clear goldenrod with a voluminous head of airy froth. Soft, warm cereals matched with a pleasant fresh, grassy hop character - lemon rind, hay, green peppercorn, and meadow grass. Perfectly balanced and meant to be drunk by the liter.

Serving type: can

10-11-2012 18:27:28 | More by bump8628

MooseBoose

Wisconsin

4.5/5  rDev +17.5%

06-12-2013 12:58:28 | More by MooseBoose

TBoneJones

Texas

3.66/5  rDev -4.4%
look: 4.25 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75

Looks like a good German example of what it is, a big frothy head and a bubbly golden liquid (and in an oversized mug due to this being the anniversary special I poured). Head drops slowly.
Smells nice of pilsner malts. Some graininess.
Plainly refreshing, some zest and mild bread. Somewhat sweet with a dry finish.
Stays carbonated well, feels crisp.
While lacking complex flavors, this Oktoberfest brew was just a highly drinkable brew as far as what you would expect if you were in Germany at the real deal. I kept forgetting this was 6% abv. Kudos for that. I wish i had a brat with this.

Serving type: can

05-19-2013 01:58:25 | More by TBoneJones

aty11b

Texas

4.25/5  rDev +11%

05-14-2013 01:12:08 | More by aty11b

leprechaunandfatman

Illinois

4/5  rDev +4.4%

05-11-2013 19:58:48 | More by leprechaunandfatman

jroberts8811

Missouri

3.75/5  rDev -2.1%

05-05-2013 21:40:24 | More by jroberts8811

dbnrhino

Pennsylvania

3.25/5  rDev -15.1%

04-14-2013 02:42:38 | More by dbnrhino

spoony

Colorado

3.75/5  rDev -2.1%

04-13-2013 22:23:26 | More by spoony

Bamarooster

Virginia

4.75/5  rDev +24%

04-11-2013 23:59:57 | More by Bamarooster

vipguy814

Illinois

4.25/5  rDev +11%

02-07-2013 19:45:30 | More by vipguy814

kristenspaintings

California

3.63/5  rDev -5.2%
look: 4.25 | smell: 3.25 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.5

This beer is limited in brewing, so if you want it get it when you see it as it can be hard to find. That being said, it pours nicely with a generous head into a beer mug. The foam is plentiful a presents a nice sweet aftertaste to compliment the malty aromas. The beer itself is light and refreshing with more of a hoppy taste than expected from the taste of the foam. Is this a yummy beer? Absolutely, but is this beer super delicious? Not really. It is definitely a good beer, but not an excellent beer one would expect from a pricey limited edition Paulaner. Grab a can if you have not had it, but do not grab more than one.

Serving type: can

02-03-2013 17:15:16 | More by kristenspaintings

enelson

Illinois

3.75/5  rDev -2.1%

01-19-2013 01:14:51 | More by enelson

Blueribbon666

Ohio

4.25/5  rDev +11%

01-13-2013 17:09:22 | More by Blueribbon666

GhostPants

Wisconsin

4/5  rDev +4.4%

01-02-2013 19:44:59 | More by GhostPants

acelin

Kansas

3/5  rDev -21.7%
look: 3 | smell: 3 | taste: 3 | feel: 3 | overall: 3

Pours a clear yellow, almost helles lager color from the 1 litre can into the Masskrug that came with it.

Smell is of light pilsner malt, with a touch of darker malt. Hardly any hops. Faint grain and alcohol.

Tastes more like a Helles lager than an Oktoberfest. I think it is a Helles lager honestly, with perhaps a touch more caramel or munich malt.

Honestly can't believe this is 6% alcohol. It's very water, very thin, but I suppose it's ok. I wouldn't pay the prices they charge for this beer.

Serving type: can

12-28-2012 06:59:52 | More by acelin

CaptJackHarkness

New York

3.48/5  rDev -9.1%
look: 4 | smell: 3 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 3.5

This was a Christmas gift from a friend came with large Paulaner stein. Can is 1 Quart,1.82 fl. ounces. Dates on bottom of can are: 05.25.12 and 02.25.13.

Pours a nice clear golden yellow with large white head. Head is not very long lasting, no lacing of glass. Aroma is very faint grassy malt. . Taste is non descript, sweet, boozy. Mildly tingly mouthfeel,

Serving type: can

12-25-2012 01:28:53 | More by CaptJackHarkness

Zymocenosilicaphobic

3.25/5  rDev -15.1%

12-24-2012 02:37:53 | More by Zymocenosilicaphobic

e30todamax

Virginia

4.25/5  rDev +11%

12-21-2012 21:09:42 | More by e30todamax

buffcityx

New York

3.75/5  rDev -2.1%

12-15-2012 01:10:22 | More by buffcityx

j-rod18

North Dakota

4.5/5  rDev +17.5%

12-13-2012 19:21:41 | More by j-rod18

Cabal17

3.5/5  rDev -8.6%

12-11-2012 19:42:24 | More by Cabal17

Theshooster

Korea (South)

4/5  rDev +4.4%

12-10-2012 05:37:36 | More by Theshooster

MarkAsLarry

4/5  rDev +4.4%

12-04-2012 00:42:27 | More by MarkAsLarry

JIsaacMcKelvey

2/5  rDev -47.8%

11-20-2012 20:32:46 | More by JIsaacMcKelvey

thedoubler55

New Jersey

3.25/5  rDev -15.1%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3 | overall: 3

Bought this because of the free glass.

A: A dark golden hue very nice looking brew, a nice two finger head at the top and left a little bit of lacing around the glass.

S: Not to crazy of a nose, a little bit of bicuit and hops and slight hint of lemon zest.

T: Same as the nose, nothing to crazy with the taste, wheaty, and biscuits throughout, and hop presence is there as well.

M: Medium bodied and a good amount of carbonation.

D: Easy drinking beer, very subtle and refreshing but nothing wild on the taste side of things. Glad I got the monstrous glass with it!

Serving type: bottle

11-17-2012 18:21:58 | More by thedoubler55