Franconia Oktoberfest - Franconia Brewing Company

cgmees

Texas

4.6/5  rDev +39.4%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5

On tap at the Idle Rich pub in Dallas in a 1/2 liter mug (Spaten)

First off, I like slightly sweet October beers. This one was served with a nice 1 inch head (space in the mug for 1/2 liter beer and 1 inch of head) very amber with golden hints from the sunlight. The aroma is strong with spicy malt and fruit.

Lots of malt, richness and sweetness layered in with a roasted caramel flavor to the tongue. Medium to full body with a touch of lingering sweetness and hint of carbonation.

Very Drinkable. Notice I used sweet frequently, it is not a sugary beer, but balanced and as one reviewer mentioned likely to be considered more of a desert beer by most drinkers. I like the overall presentation and drinkablility. Will miss it once the kegs are gone and look forward to next year.

Serving type: on-tap

10-16-2010 20:29:18 | More by cgmees

deadliest

Texas

4.25/5  rDev +28.8%

05-07-2013 01:42:50 | More by deadliest

DoctorShakalu

Texas

1/5  rDev -69.7%

12-31-2012 09:53:39 | More by DoctorShakalu

t0rin0

California

3.75/5  rDev +13.6%

10-01-2012 00:13:16 | More by t0rin0

buzzed

Texas

3.25/5  rDev -1.5%

09-29-2012 16:06:11 | More by buzzed

Dwtucker90

Texas

2.5/5  rDev -24.2%

09-27-2012 03:38:40 | More by Dwtucker90

scm2787

Texas

2.25/5  rDev -31.8%

09-16-2012 02:28:18 | More by scm2787

Danobold

Texas

3.5/5  rDev +6.1%

02-26-2012 23:21:33 | More by Danobold

EinWeizenbitte

California

3.5/5  rDev +6.1%

12-22-2011 23:15:52 | More by EinWeizenbitte

champ103

Texas

3.98/5  rDev +20.6%
look: 3.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

A: Pours a dark, but clear brick red color. A one finger white head forms, and recedes in a minute. Light lace is left behind.
S: Big toasted malts with some caramel sweetness. Baked bread and biscuit. Even some chocolate in the nose.
T: Follows the nose. A big toasted malty flavor. Dry bread and biscuit at first. Though sweet caramel takes over. Light chocolate is intermingled. A malty treat.
M/D: A medium body and carbonation. Easy and smooth to drink. I can quaff several without a thought.

One of the better O'fests I have had from a Texas brewery. Tons of malty goodness. Well done Franconia, an something I would recommend.

Serving type: on-tap

10-01-2011 22:52:06 | More by champ103

Mora2000

Texas

3.68/5  rDev +11.5%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

On tap at the Plano Gingerman.

The beer pours a reddish-amber color with a white head. The aroma is strong on the toffee notes. The flavor is a mix of toffee and caramel. I also get a little bit of grape character in the flavor. Medium mouthfeel and medium carbonation.

Not the best Oktoberfest out there, but a very nice example of the style.

Serving type: on-tap

10-12-2010 07:39:03 | More by Mora2000

rtepiak

Poland

3.13/5  rDev -5.2%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3 | feel: 3 | overall: 3

a tad on the brighter side in color... amber not copper... with a smaller head. the flying saucer seems to have a record of clean lines so it wasn't that. nose does have that stale apple but alsot a lot of sugar. palate is too sweet and not very much else. this is not an easy style. this 'octoberfest' is a bit to desert for me in this case. it doesn't taste like a marzen but this is the only off german beer i've had from this brewery.

Serving type: on-tap

11-08-2009 06:43:24 | More by rtepiak

MrHungryMonkey

Texas

3.9/5  rDev +18.2%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

Nose is fruity malty and kind of spicy with floral hops and grape-like malt. Smells pretty good.

Pours deep red hue, mild head. Looks good.

Lots of malt, rich & smooth layered malt flavor. Grape-like fruit from malt (I assume). Slight herbal hoppage. Rich sweetness, highly caramelized and roasted. Nutty/oily mouthfeel. Tastes good. Feels good. Good drinkability.

Serving type: on-tap

11-07-2009 20:41:05 | More by MrHungryMonkey

dirtylou

Washington

3.35/5  rDev +1.5%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3 | overall: 3

on tap, The Idle Rich in Dallas

cellphone notes

appearance: served in a standard pint, dark cola-mahogany body, very little head

smell: heavy sweetness, rather rich aromas

taste: sweet, rich and bready. A light nuttyness is limited by the abrasive sweetness on this one - a little out of balance

mouthfeel: medium body, sweet and filling

drinkability: just ok.

Serving type: on-tap

09-18-2009 20:00:57 | More by dirtylou

jujubeast6000

Texas

2.9/5  rDev -12.1%
look: 3 | smell: 2.5 | taste: 3 | feel: 3 | overall: 3

Reviewed 9/14/2008 (Tap @ Old Monk Cafe, Dallas, TX):

Pours a brown reddish colored body, with an almost non-existant white colored head. Has a very malty and grapey aroma, but not very strong overall. Has a nutty taste, some fruity grapeness. Some dustiness. Okay for an oktoberfest.

Serving type: on-tap

03-24-2009 04:48:40 | More by jujubeast6000