Bell's Octoberfest Beer - Bell's Brewery, Inc.

ribby

Michigan

3.95/5  rDev +10%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 4.5

This pours a very clear medium amber, with a moderate amount of large bubbled foam that dissipates pretty quickly.
Nice aroma out of the bottle, some hops and a bit of malty aroma.

The taste is pretty well balanced between spicy hops and slighty nutty malt, and there are no off flavors present.

Mouthfeel is okay, nice bitterness from the hops, but would be better with a more carbonation showing. The strong but not overpowering taste, high level of craftsmanship end up making this a very drinkable Octoberfest.

I have had two other Octoberfests this year. The HackerPschorr tasted like lager with some extra hops sprinkled in, while the Leinie's was somewhat similar to Bells but with some off flavors. Bells is best so far.

Serving type: bottle

09-15-2010 01:03:10 | More by ribby

AmandaSchaefer

Wisconsin

4/5  rDev +11.4%

05-18-2013 13:00:34 | More by AmandaSchaefer

HarmonMW

Michigan

3.5/5  rDev -2.5%

05-12-2013 00:29:05 | More by HarmonMW

dalepryor

Kentucky

3/5  rDev -16.4%

05-07-2013 22:23:02 | More by dalepryor

Kelsiemoeller

Michigan

4/5  rDev +11.4%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

appearance: bright organge and amber that is clear when held up to light.

smell: not much there, some sweet malt but very faint

taste: nice sweetness up front and some breadiness is in there.

mouthfeel: easy fall drinking, full body, taste in every part of mouth

overall: pretty good oktoberfest beer, favorite so far.

Serving type: bottle

04-26-2013 18:21:00 | More by Kelsiemoeller

AlphaKingKegger

Ohio

3.75/5  rDev +4.5%

04-15-2013 05:08:14 | More by AlphaKingKegger

MNBeer1017

Minnesota

4/5  rDev +11.4%

03-27-2013 02:16:08 | More by MNBeer1017

seplo

Connecticut

3.75/5  rDev +4.5%

03-18-2013 18:07:49 | More by seplo

match1112

Illinois

3.5/5  rDev -2.5%

03-03-2013 00:46:49 | More by match1112

SaisonRichBiere

Michigan

4.5/5  rDev +25.3%

03-02-2013 00:38:27 | More by SaisonRichBiere

THECPJ

Delaware

3.25/5  rDev -9.5%

02-20-2013 22:21:57 | More by THECPJ

Rons35

Michigan

3/5  rDev -16.4%

02-19-2013 22:07:26 | More by Rons35

randylangford

Pennsylvania

3.5/5  rDev -2.5%

02-11-2013 04:44:39 | More by randylangford

MooseBoose

Wisconsin

3.25/5  rDev -9.5%

02-05-2013 03:57:58 | More by MooseBoose

minterro

Michigan

4/5  rDev +11.4%

02-05-2013 01:16:58 | More by minterro

bismarksays

Iowa

3/5  rDev -16.4%

01-31-2013 23:06:48 | More by bismarksays

richeddi

Illinois

3.5/5  rDev -2.5%

01-29-2013 18:00:30 | More by richeddi

jsanford

Georgia

3.75/5  rDev +4.5%

01-27-2013 20:24:27 | More by jsanford

spycow

Illinois

3.5/5  rDev -2.5%

01-18-2013 03:09:11 | More by spycow

BlissJunkie

Michigan

3.5/5  rDev -2.5%

01-14-2013 17:41:31 | More by BlissJunkie

schmityl

3.75/5  rDev +4.5%

01-14-2013 00:36:00 | More by schmityl

lookrider

Pennsylvania

3.75/5  rDev +4.5%

01-09-2013 19:09:59 | More by lookrider

beergorrilla

Michigan

3.75/5  rDev +4.5%

01-02-2013 10:07:49 | More by beergorrilla

ssimpson89

Illinois

3.5/5  rDev -2.5%

12-27-2012 22:36:28 | More by ssimpson89

jduprey007

Michigan

4/5  rDev +11.4%

12-26-2012 20:02:46 | More by jduprey007