Barktoberfest - Thirsty Dog Brewing Company

Jason

Massachusetts

4.1/5  rDev +7.3%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.5

12oz brown bottle with no freshness date.

Thick head on top of a crystal clear copper colored brew. Grassy, caramel and fresh herbs in the nose, very clean. Deep smoothness within a solid medium sized body. A whole lot of malt going on here; from bready to dried grass, hint of biscuit and a kiss of caramel ... all which meld well together. Nice uniform bite of hop bitterness is there to balance with some complimenting flavor in the semi-dry malty finish.

Spot on for style, very drinkable with a ton of malt flavor on the palate.

Serving type: bottle

11-15-2010 01:38:07 | More by Jason

Skott1123

Ohio

5/5  rDev +30.9%

04-14-2013 04:43:31 | More by Skott1123

Richie24CLE

Ohio

3.75/5  rDev -1.8%

03-18-2013 16:19:16 | More by Richie24CLE

alelover

Michigan

3.75/5  rDev -1.8%

03-13-2013 15:35:50 | More by alelover

Stinger80OH

Ohio

3.25/5  rDev -14.9%

03-11-2013 18:23:50 | More by Stinger80OH

jsisko01

Michigan

3.99/5  rDev +4.5%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 4

Appearance - Pours a dark amber/copper color with a half inch thick head that lingers for a couple minutes. Leaves a very nice lacing.

Smell - Very sweet and malty, with feint hints of caramel and other aromas.

Taste - VERY sweet with caramel and brown sugar being the dominant flavors. It's also very bready. The hops come through stronger in the finish giving it a slightly bitter and floral taste.

Mouthfeel - Medium bodied with medium carbonation.

Overall - I can honestly say this Oktoberfest is unique compared to all the others I've tried. It's a little too sweet in my opinion, but it's still delicious.

Serving type: bottle

02-21-2013 03:21:51 | More by jsisko01

Kalev13

Delaware

4/5  rDev +4.7%

02-14-2013 15:11:08 | More by Kalev13

thomscottson

4.5/5  rDev +17.8%

02-13-2013 01:48:47 | More by thomscottson

khargro2

Georgia

4/5  rDev +4.7%

01-18-2013 00:09:52 | More by khargro2

Browns149

4/5  rDev +4.7%

01-12-2013 19:15:25 | More by Browns149

superspak

Michigan

4/5  rDev +4.7%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.5

12 ounce bottle into pint glass, no bottle dating. Pours cloudy orange amber color with a small white head with good retention, that reduces to a thin cap that lingers. Light spotty lacing clings to the glass. Aromas of pear, apple, caramel, toast, biscuit, herbal, and light nuttiness. Nice and pleasant aromas with good strength and balance. Taste of caramel, toast, biscuit, nuttiness, brown sugar, apple, pear, and herbal. Lingering notes of caramel, toast, biscuit, nuttiness, brown sugar, herbal, and light fruits on the finish for a good bit. Damn nice flavor robustness and balance; with zero cloying flavors after the finish. Medium carbonation and body; with a creamy and lightly slick mouthfeel that is very nice. Alcohol is very well hidden with almost zero warming noticed after the finish. Overall this is a damn nice Oktoberfest! Great flavor balance and robustness; and very smooth to drink. Really enjoyed this one, definitely exceeded my expectations.

Serving type: bottle

01-02-2013 07:57:59 | More by superspak

Zach136

Georgia

3.75/5  rDev -1.8%

11-24-2012 02:24:37 | More by Zach136

pogoowner

Pennsylvania

3.75/5  rDev -1.8%

11-13-2012 03:03:02 | More by pogoowner

SouthernBuckeye

South Carolina

4/5  rDev +4.7%

11-03-2012 01:44:36 | More by SouthernBuckeye

HazardousBrewer

South Carolina

3.75/5  rDev -1.8%

11-02-2012 20:29:33 | More by HazardousBrewer

Tmcfall

4.25/5  rDev +11.3%

11-02-2012 01:54:26 | More by Tmcfall

ItsBeer4Me

Pennsylvania

4/5  rDev +4.7%

10-31-2012 19:41:12 | More by ItsBeer4Me

KFrank729

Ohio

4.5/5  rDev +17.8%

10-30-2012 23:40:08 | More by KFrank729

baconman91

Ohio

4.25/5  rDev +11.3%

10-29-2012 10:29:03 | More by baconman91

HumphreyLee

Pennsylvania

3.5/5  rDev -8.4%

10-29-2012 05:06:12 | More by HumphreyLee

Maltyduo

4.5/5  rDev +17.8%

10-26-2012 03:26:27 | More by Maltyduo

st9647v3

New Jersey

4.25/5  rDev +11.3%

10-24-2012 03:04:31 | More by st9647v3

tastymug

Ohio

3.7/5  rDev -3.1%
look: 3 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5

Poured from a bottle into 6oz pilsner tasting glass.

Appearance: Pours a clear copper with minimal head

Smell: Malty, sweet and earthy

Taste: Has a caramel, bready taste

Mouthfeel: Light to medium bodied and creamy, smooth, crisp and carbonated.

Overall: I find this beer very drinkable – I’m preferential to sweet and malty beers and this one definitely hits the mark. Great for sitting around a campfire on a cool fall evening.

Serving type: bottle

10-17-2012 23:50:23 | More by tastymug

CoryJHarber

Ohio

4/5  rDev +4.7%

10-15-2012 19:37:55 | More by CoryJHarber

Boilerfood

Indiana

4/5  rDev +4.7%

10-14-2012 11:37:43 | More by Boilerfood