Oktoberfest Lager Beer - Lakefront Brewery, Inc.

Jason

Massachusetts

3.68/5  rDev +8.2%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 3.5

12oz brown bottle with a freshness date on the side of the label.

LOOK: Faintly hazed reddish-amber, good head retention.

SMELL: Toasted grain, bread crust, floral, taffy, yeast.

TASTE: Very malty, mineral, toasted husk, fresh grain, dried grass, bready, caramel, herbal, clean, dry.

Tastes a lot better than it smells or looks, not that this a is a bad looking beer with an odd odor. Pretty dry even though there is some caramel or sugary malt in the middle. I could see going back to this one every year.

Serving type: bottle

10-06-2011 02:28:51 | More by Jason

eliz108

Wisconsin

3.5/5  rDev +2.9%

05-17-2013 15:18:47 | More by eliz108

jreindl

Wisconsin

4/5  rDev +17.6%

04-20-2013 06:14:37 | More by jreindl

Punisher

Missouri

3.5/5  rDev +2.9%

02-24-2013 01:57:16 | More by Punisher

Klimm

Wisconsin

3.25/5  rDev -4.4%

02-10-2013 23:28:24 | More by Klimm

imperialking

Illinois

3.5/5  rDev +2.9%

01-17-2013 19:26:54 | More by imperialking

Pacioli1445

South Dakota

4/5  rDev +17.6%

01-03-2013 01:12:59 | More by Pacioli1445

ryanpj

Illinois

3.5/5  rDev +2.9%

12-20-2012 04:15:11 | More by ryanpj

nheinzie57

Illinois

3/5  rDev -11.8%

11-24-2012 18:08:21 | More by nheinzie57

t0rin0

California

3.5/5  rDev +2.9%

11-19-2012 17:00:57 | More by t0rin0

shand

Florida

3.43/5  rDev +0.9%
look: 3 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3 | overall: 3.5

Lakefront Oktoberfest pours a hazy orange color with a finger of head that quickly drops to a cap. The aroma is a nice, rich caramel malt with some sweet grains. The malts become more rich and sweet on the tongue, along with a fairly strong grain flavor I've noticed in other Lakefront lagers. The mouthfeel is heavier than expected, with a carbonation level that would be on point with a lighter body. Overall, Lakefront's Oktoberfest is another decent stab at the style.

Serving type: bottle

11-14-2012 01:21:26 | More by shand

Mikedux30

5/5  rDev +47.1%

11-08-2012 02:45:49 | More by Mikedux30

JerzDevl2000

New Jersey

3.5/5  rDev +2.9%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5

Picked this up via the single bottle in Totowa now that most of the Octoberfests and Marzens are disappearing from the shelves. I'm usually not a fan of this style since they tend to be a bit too watered-down for me but this his the spot nicely. The body was nice, nothing was too overpowering and even though this was a bit stronger than I envisioned, it would make for a nice fall session beer.

The pour to this was sufficient - almond-hued, clear, with a decent head and almost no lacing to be seen. The mouthfeel was creamy and toasty with a decent amount of caramel malt underneath followed by some smoky wood flavors. A bit like the Flying Fish Octoberfest or Yuengling Lager but with one catch: carbonation was virtually nil here. A bit cloying in the back but certainly enjoyable, enough to remind me of a fall day once the air chilled down and the leaves were all gone.

This was just a bit too strong but was better than the lighter bodied and hued Octoberfests that I've had in recent years. It won't blow anyone one away but for a fall seasonal, this would be a great choice that can be appreciated by nearly all.

Serving type: bottle

11-07-2012 19:23:46 | More by JerzDevl2000

tjonesjr

3/5  rDev -11.8%

10-29-2012 01:02:00 | More by tjonesjr

koes0024

Minnesota

3/5  rDev -11.8%

10-28-2012 02:04:16 | More by koes0024

pooogy

Missouri

3.5/5  rDev +2.9%

10-28-2012 00:59:13 | More by pooogy

bzach

Indiana

3/5  rDev -11.8%

10-21-2012 05:12:08 | More by bzach

Tiburon

Wisconsin

2.5/5  rDev -26.5%

10-16-2012 01:09:36 | More by Tiburon

MN_Beerticker

Minnesota

3.5/5  rDev +2.9%

10-14-2012 03:15:45 | More by MN_Beerticker

deebo

Minnesota

3.75/5  rDev +10.3%

10-13-2012 22:06:03 | More by deebo

Chucker17

South Dakota

3.25/5  rDev -4.4%

10-12-2012 00:19:18 | More by Chucker17

Beerandraiderfan

Nevada

3.15/5  rDev -7.4%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3 | feel: 3 | overall: 3

Man I cannot believe the amount of Lakefront beer we have been receiving in Reno, NV! Anyways, nice appearance, Lakefront's stuff always has the professional look from a clarity and otherwise appearance viewpoint. Auburn in color, mostly white head, nice lace, retention. Sweet and somewhat grainy aromas. Smells like fall in Wisconsin.

Mild notes of caramel and nuts complimented by the bready nature, although you wouldn't know it from looking at it. Hops virtually undiscernable, which is to say, it is made to style. Toffee as well is minimal. This is a somewhat crowd pleaser, not very thick, easy enough to drink. Nothing special.

Serving type: bottle

10-10-2012 00:51:07 | More by Beerandraiderfan

PDXHops

South Carolina

3.3/5  rDev -2.9%
look: 2.5 | smell: 2.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 3.5

12 ounce bottle poured into a mug. Hazy amber with a modestly sized head. Decent retention, though, and a bit of lace. Smells pretty tame- toasty and bready grains, some floral hops- but tastes more interesting than advertised. Grainy and almost gritty at times with a robust feel in spite of the rather modest caramel sweetness. Dryish finish that shows off grassy and floral hops with a touch of tanginess. I wouldn't necessarily seek this one out again, but it grew on me.

Serving type: bottle

10-10-2012 00:11:17 | More by PDXHops

BigTrubble

North Carolina

3.75/5  rDev +10.3%

10-06-2012 02:16:33 | More by BigTrubble

Soneast

Wisconsin

2/5  rDev -41.2%

09-28-2012 21:55:19 | More by Soneast