Penn Oktoberfest - Pennsylvania Brewing Company

troysoy2

Pennsylvania

3.33/5  rDev -12.1%
look: 3 | smell: 3 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3 | overall: 3.5

Poured into a Lagunitas Mason Jar. Half finger of off-white head over a light copper body. Not much lacing or retention to speak of.

Smells of esters and nondescript bready malt. Slightly metallic.

Banana, apple, and crisp breadiness on the taste. The aftertaste is a little sweet. The mouthfeel is a little overcarbonated for the style, in my opinion.

Not my favorite Oktoberfest, but decent. I mainly think the malt could be featured more prominently and have a more pronounced flavor to it.

Serving type: bottle

09-07-2012 01:33:07 | More by troysoy2

SmellsofMahagony

Texas

4/5  rDev +5.5%

05-18-2013 02:47:43 | More by SmellsofMahagony

twenty5

Pennsylvania

3.25/5  rDev -14.2%

05-15-2013 17:05:15 | More by twenty5

BenderRodriguez

Pennsylvania

4.75/5  rDev +25.3%

04-29-2013 22:11:58 | More by BenderRodriguez

randylangford

Pennsylvania

3/5  rDev -20.8%

02-14-2013 01:50:32 | More by randylangford

skaboom420

Pennsylvania

3/5  rDev -20.8%

02-12-2013 19:35:00 | More by skaboom420

Gu3mom

Georgia

2.75/5  rDev -27.4%

02-07-2013 20:18:48 | More by Gu3mom

MonicaC

Pennsylvania

4/5  rDev +5.5%

01-30-2013 05:00:03 | More by MonicaC

outoffocus

Pennsylvania

3.75/5  rDev -1.1%

01-13-2013 06:59:39 | More by outoffocus

foureyedgeek

Pennsylvania

4/5  rDev +5.5%

12-28-2012 03:28:50 | More by foureyedgeek

cliff1066

Virginia

4/5  rDev +5.5%

12-26-2012 06:27:47 | More by cliff1066

brewsadedotcom

Pennsylvania

3.75/5  rDev -1.1%

12-24-2012 23:22:30 | More by brewsadedotcom

hollywood_15063

Pennsylvania

3.75/5  rDev -1.1%

11-22-2012 01:58:57 | More by hollywood_15063

reitzbrewing

Pennsylvania

4.5/5  rDev +18.7%

11-08-2012 04:07:31 | More by reitzbrewing

RBorsato

Virginia

4.75/5  rDev +25.3%

11-06-2012 21:03:42 | More by RBorsato

Freggs

New York

4.75/5  rDev +25.3%

11-03-2012 01:22:58 | More by Freggs

mdillon86

Pennsylvania

4.25/5  rDev +12.1%

10-29-2012 02:23:42 | More by mdillon86

imperialking

Illinois

3.75/5  rDev -1.1%

10-22-2012 18:51:23 | More by imperialking

leweascoba

Pennsylvania

4.5/5  rDev +18.7%

10-20-2012 00:56:31 | More by leweascoba

paulhargus

Pennsylvania

3.38/5  rDev -10.8%
look: 3 | smell: 3 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5

A: light orange, almost goldish in appearance. lighter than what i've seen in most other Marzens

S: floral/earthy smell with a faint caramel aroma

T: very similar to the smell. not as malty as other Marzens I've had and a touch on the hoppy side for the style. there is also a tinge of citrus at the end.

M: medium and well carbonated

O: although not as malty or caramel-heavy as I like in my Marzens, this was a very well crafted brew. well balanced and an easy drinker. would like to have this on draft. a nice offering from a brewery I hadn't heard of until today.

Serving type: bottle

10-14-2012 00:01:28 | More by paulhargus

jrgpitt

Pennsylvania

4.5/5  rDev +18.7%

10-07-2012 16:10:22 | More by jrgpitt

OldTime

Georgia

3.5/5  rDev -7.7%

10-05-2012 23:16:07 | More by OldTime

BuckeyeSlim

Ohio

2.65/5  rDev -30.1%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3 | taste: 2.5 | feel: 2.5 | overall: 2.5

12 oz. bottle poured into a tall, narrow Ayinger Marzen glass.

A - Pours a golden yellow, leaving a two-finger head of eggshell-white fluffy foam. Beer is a slightly opaque goldenrod color.

S - Bubblegum in the front of nose, followed by grassy straw, and then floral hops. Hints of a very subtle banana bread.

T - Sugars haven't quite fully caramelized, so the bubblegum in the nose is present in the taste. Light caramel-toffee with just enough bittering hops to not be cloying, as those take over at the very end of the finish.

M - Good carbonation gives is a slightly fizzy, foamy mouthfeel. On the thin side with a loose structure and soft, moderate finish.

O - On the lighter side of the divide of Oktoberfest Marzens. Reminds me of a wheat-based beer that's oriented toward caramel sugars. Not bad, but with all the Oktoberfest options out there, and my personal preference for well-defined caramels and malts, this isn't one I'll be seeking out in the future.

Serving type: bottle

09-29-2012 01:31:24 | More by BuckeyeSlim

Illos

New Jersey

3.75/5  rDev -1.1%

09-26-2012 06:44:45 | More by Illos

JayKay412

Pennsylvania

4.25/5  rDev +12.1%

09-23-2012 02:27:45 | More by JayKay412