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Warsteiner Premium Oktoberfest
Warsteiner Brauerei
- From:
- Warsteiner Brauerei
- Germany
- Style:
- Festbier / Wiesnbier
Ranked #90 - ABV:
- 5.9%
- Score:
- 79
Ranked #26,508 - Avg:
- 3.48 | pDev: 14.94%
- Reviews:
- 336
- Ratings:
- Status:
- Active
- Rated:
- Saturday at 06:12 PM
- Added:
- Sep 03, 2003
- Wants:
- 13
- Gots:
- 136
Golden in color, described by the brewery as "Munich Type" and having "a uniquely soft, hoppy aftertaste" more characteristic of the Festbier style. A truly German import brewed according to the German Purity Law, as are all Warsteiner beers, in limited quantities especially for Oktoberfest celebrations. This special edition has a well-balanced, mild and smooth taste with a uniquely soft, hoppy aftertaste and 5.9% alcohol. So bring a bit of Germany with you to your next Oktoberfest celebration and bring a Warsteiner Oktoberfest Special Edition.
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Ratings by steveh:
Reviewed by steveh from Illinois
3.48/5 rDev 0%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3 | overall: 3.5
3.48/5 rDev 0%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3 | overall: 3.5
Another Oktoberfest from the North of Germany -- well, I'll try anything once.
Interesting that this beer isn't listed at either US or German Warsteiner web sites. I wonder when Warsteiner decided to brew an Oktoberfest -- and I wonder what the odds are that this is only exported to the U.S?
12 pack blurb reads, "...rich amber color...slightly malty and mild taste..." Hmm.
Good dating on the 11.2 ounce bottle, best by 04 June, 2013. $14 for the 12.
A -- More deep gold than real amber color, with a white head that holds up well.
S -- Mild bready malt with some light, spicy hops present.
T -- The label was right; mildly malty, but a pretty good breadiness from good malt. Lightly spicy hops in the finish. Aftertaste carries some of the spiciness over, but fades dryly.
M -- Mouthfeel is rather crisp for this style with a very dry finish. Body is light medium.
O -- Overall, this is a pretty lackluster Oktoberfest Märzen, though it's far from offensive in character. Maybe a first step into richer beers for a beginner, but not the best example of style.
Oct 03, 2012Interesting that this beer isn't listed at either US or German Warsteiner web sites. I wonder when Warsteiner decided to brew an Oktoberfest -- and I wonder what the odds are that this is only exported to the U.S?
12 pack blurb reads, "...rich amber color...slightly malty and mild taste..." Hmm.
Good dating on the 11.2 ounce bottle, best by 04 June, 2013. $14 for the 12.
A -- More deep gold than real amber color, with a white head that holds up well.
S -- Mild bready malt with some light, spicy hops present.
T -- The label was right; mildly malty, but a pretty good breadiness from good malt. Lightly spicy hops in the finish. Aftertaste carries some of the spiciness over, but fades dryly.
M -- Mouthfeel is rather crisp for this style with a very dry finish. Body is light medium.
O -- Overall, this is a pretty lackluster Oktoberfest Märzen, though it's far from offensive in character. Maybe a first step into richer beers for a beginner, but not the best example of style.
More User Ratings:
Reviewed by adamg39 from Ohio
4.21/5 rDev +21%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.25
4.21/5 rDev +21%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.25
A classic German seasonal marzen. Great orange-brown color with an emphasis on malty sweetness. My favorite of the autumn beers, but very hard to find. One of my top 10 beers in the world.
Saturday at 06:12 PMReviewed by MetalHead7734 from South Carolina
3.47/5 rDev -0.3%
look: 4.5 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.25 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.25
3.47/5 rDev -0.3%
look: 4.5 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.25 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.25
Poured from a can into a tulip glass. Date on can is May, 14, 2024.
Look: Large, off-white head.
Smell: Malty and sweet. Bread.
Taste: Less sweet than the nose but still fairly sweet. Bitter finish.
Feel: Slighly viscous.
Overall: Nothing to write home about but it gets the job done.
Jan 30, 2024Look: Large, off-white head.
Smell: Malty and sweet. Bread.
Taste: Less sweet than the nose but still fairly sweet. Bitter finish.
Feel: Slighly viscous.
Overall: Nothing to write home about but it gets the job done.
Reviewed by MadMadMike from France
3.78/5 rDev +8.6%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 4 | overall: 3.75
3.78/5 rDev +8.6%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 4 | overall: 3.75
11.2 oz can(s) poured into a can glass. Pee yellow with ok foam.
Aroma is caramel malt and bread.
Tastes well-balanced, mild and smooth with a soft, hoppy aftertaste and 5.9% alcohol.
Fine mouthfeel, mid carbonation.
Overall, a decent Festbier, especially at $15.99 for a 24 pack!
Oct 29, 2023Aroma is caramel malt and bread.
Tastes well-balanced, mild and smooth with a soft, hoppy aftertaste and 5.9% alcohol.
Fine mouthfeel, mid carbonation.
Overall, a decent Festbier, especially at $15.99 for a 24 pack!
Rated by Bloodbuzz99 from Georgia
2.99/5 rDev -14.1%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.25 | taste: 2.75 | feel: 3 | overall: 3
2.99/5 rDev -14.1%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.25 | taste: 2.75 | feel: 3 | overall: 3
On tap at Crust Alpharetta Oct 2023
Does not resemble typical Oktoberfest style at all; slightly sweet and hoppy, almost like a poor belgian ipa
Oct 21, 2023Does not resemble typical Oktoberfest style at all; slightly sweet and hoppy, almost like a poor belgian ipa
Reviewed by crazyspicychef from Pennsylvania
4.46/5 rDev +28.2%
look: 4.75 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5
4.46/5 rDev +28.2%
look: 4.75 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5
This was a bit different than I expected.
It resembles more a Festbier than an Oktoberfest.
That said, I thoroughly enjoyed it, more so than their standard offering.
This one is easy to have several of without becoming full or bloated.
I'll definitely get it again next year.
Oct 19, 2023It resembles more a Festbier than an Oktoberfest.
That said, I thoroughly enjoyed it, more so than their standard offering.
This one is easy to have several of without becoming full or bloated.
I'll definitely get it again next year.
Reviewed by Caoimhin from Pennsylvania
3.71/5 rDev +6.6%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.75
3.71/5 rDev +6.6%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.75
It pours a golden yellow into the glass with a moderate head and lacing. There is a light bready smell. The body is slightly fuller than some other festbiers and it is balanced with a hoppy aftertaste. The carbonation is relatively light so the mouthfeel is smooth and not biting. Overall it is at minimum a very good beer. The "okay" rating does not make sense because it is at least as good as other festbiers.
Oct 07, 2023Reviewed by milkshakebeersucks from Maryland
3.97/5 rDev +14.1%
look: 4 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 4 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4
3.97/5 rDev +14.1%
look: 4 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 4 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4
Translucent gold body with a large, off white head that left good lacing. Bready, moderately sweet aroma with a touch of floral hops. Smooth malt focused taste that does not skimp on the hops as they thrive in the aftertaste. Nicely carbonated, medium bodied mouthfeel. Thinking of this one as less marzen and more 'fest'. A real treat.
Sep 29, 2023Reviewed by Martin194 from Iowa
3.38/5 rDev -2.9%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.25 | feel: 3.25 | overall: 3.5
3.38/5 rDev -2.9%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.25 | feel: 3.25 | overall: 3.5
Look: Clear gold with about a half inch white head; good retention.
Smell: Sweet malts and hops.
Taste: Follows smell, blend of sweet and earthy/bitter. Aftertaste is more on the bitter side.
Feel: Normal carbonation, medium-light body.
Overall: Solid, drinkable brew.
Sep 17, 2023Smell: Sweet malts and hops.
Taste: Follows smell, blend of sweet and earthy/bitter. Aftertaste is more on the bitter side.
Feel: Normal carbonation, medium-light body.
Overall: Solid, drinkable brew.
Warsteiner Premium Oktoberfest from Warsteiner Brauerei
Beer rating:
79 out of
100 with
857 ratings
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