Spaten Oktoberfestbier Ur-Märzen - Spaten-Franziskaner-Bräu

afdempse

Maryland

3.35/5  rDev -5.9%
look: 3.5 | smell: 2.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 3.5

Decided to re-review since it's been 5 years.

Head dwindles down to almost nothing. Crystal clarity, and a nice dark amber color.

Green bottle skunk. Seriously, Spaten? Putting beer into green bottles should be outlawed. Mild soapy scent that might be hops, also some caramel malt aromas.

Taste is decent. Fairly clean caramel malt flavors and noble hop bitterness.

Body seems a bit thin for the style, but does not detract from the flavor, and actually enhances drinkability.

A drinkable German Oktoberfest, and about a dollar or two cheaper than other competing sixers. Certainly not my first choice, but not my last, either.

Serving type: bottle

10-06-2011 02:37:35 | More by afdempse

Riik3

Georgia

4/5  rDev +12.4%

06-18-2013 22:14:18 | More by Riik3

Satsuma

Florida

3.75/5  rDev +5.3%

06-16-2013 04:10:58 | More by Satsuma

MaddDogg84

Texas

4.5/5  rDev +26.4%

06-15-2013 23:14:09 | More by MaddDogg84

IchLiebeBier

Virginia

4.5/5  rDev +26.4%

06-15-2013 22:41:06 | More by IchLiebeBier

Desmodoc

Georgia

3.5/5  rDev -1.7%

06-14-2013 14:57:08 | More by Desmodoc

MooseBoose

Wisconsin

3.75/5  rDev +5.3%

06-12-2013 16:41:54 | More by MooseBoose

dsnyder61

Pennsylvania

3.75/5  rDev +5.3%

06-11-2013 18:12:20 | More by dsnyder61

chuckgfk

Alaska

3.5/5  rDev -1.7%

06-11-2013 03:38:27 | More by chuckgfk

TeamMathis

West Virginia

4/5  rDev +12.4%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

Appearance: Copper. Very thin lace of head.
Smell: Vanilla, butter biscuits, light citrus.
Taste: Butter biscuits, light citrus.
Mouthfeel: Smooth carbonation.

I think this is excellent. The butter biscuit rules the day here in both smell and taste. It's a smooth drink, very refreshing; perhaps it's too easy of a drinker. I would definitely get this again.

Serving type: bottle

06-11-2013 01:57:31 | More by TeamMathis

RedWeizen83

Texas

3/5  rDev -15.7%

06-09-2013 21:24:40 | More by RedWeizen83

Isotope

Texas

4/5  rDev +12.4%

06-05-2013 21:44:48 | More by Isotope

J_Dub

Texas

4/5  rDev +12.4%

06-05-2013 02:35:31 | More by J_Dub

RobertColianni

Pennsylvania

3.5/5  rDev -1.7%

06-04-2013 21:25:08 | More by RobertColianni

BeWoPl96

New York

4.25/5  rDev +19.4%

06-02-2013 21:07:42 | More by BeWoPl96

Beric

Michigan

3.75/5  rDev +5.3%

06-01-2013 12:59:58 | More by Beric

Luiz0930

California

3.75/5  rDev +5.3%

05-31-2013 07:47:03 | More by Luiz0930

herrburgess

South Carolina

4.25/5  rDev +19.4%

05-29-2013 13:09:38 | More by herrburgess

Kingcurio

Oklahoma

3.5/5  rDev -1.7%

05-27-2013 23:17:42 | More by Kingcurio

kvnstfrd

Missouri

4.5/5  rDev +26.4%

05-23-2013 13:09:34 | More by kvnstfrd

timoteo833

New York

4.25/5  rDev +19.4%

05-18-2013 02:08:14 | More by timoteo833

ElizabethEleanor

Texas

4.25/5  rDev +19.4%

05-16-2013 20:43:29 | More by ElizabethEleanor

Fatehunter

Oregon

3.68/5  rDev +3.4%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.25 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5

Poured a finger of head on a clear, dark straw colored body. Low head retention.
The aroma is a mild grain and barnyard, though what's there is nice.
Nice flavor: mild malt sweetness, a little woody and mild bitter finish.
The texture is crisp with fizzy carbonation.
A fine enough drink.

Serving type: bottle

05-15-2013 03:44:06 | More by Fatehunter

aty11b

Texas

4.25/5  rDev +19.4%

05-14-2013 01:34:46 | More by aty11b

xip

Indiana

4.25/5  rDev +19.4%

05-12-2013 19:38:12 | More by xip