Point Oktoberfest - Stevens Point Brewery

denman

1.2/5  rDev -65.9%
look: 1 | smell: 2 | taste: 1 | feel: 1 | overall: 1

If I wanted a miller light I would order one.

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Serving type: on-tap

10-13-2012 22:44:31 | More by denman

NuclearDolphin

Minnesota

1.95/5  rDev -44.6%
look: 2 | smell: 2 | taste: 2 | feel: 1.5 | overall: 2

Poured into a 12 oz. Tumbler Glass

Appearance - Has a light cooper body all around with no changes in hue what-so-ever. Has a half-finger head upon pouring that quickly vanishes

Smell - Has a very earthy and grainy scent with a hint of malt.

Taste - Very Grainy taste (Almost tastes like an Adjunct Lager) with a spicy feel up front that ends with a bittersweet grainy taste. I was expecting alot more taste out of this, considering it's an Oktoberfest style of beer and it also tasted very watery, almost like carbonated water.

Mouthfeel - Very light with some mild carbonation. Again, it feels like I'm almost drinking carbonated water

Overall - I was very disappointed by this beer. It tasted more like an Adjunct than it did a Oktoberfest. It lacked the flavor that I expected out of this style of beer and it tasted too much like grainy water. There are much better Oktoberfest styles of beer out there.

Serving type: bottle

10-19-2011 00:39:30 | More by NuclearDolphin

brewmandan

Iowa

2.68/5  rDev -23.9%
look: 3 | smell: 2.5 | taste: 2.5 | feel: 3 | overall: 3

as the oktoberfest style is my favorite style, i had to try this one. the brew pour a light amber-orange color, slightly lighter color than i expected. the smell was that of an average beer of any style. i was expecting a little more malt flavor than what there was. but considering what there was for a taste, i thought the mouthfeel was decent. not the best oktoberfest i've had but still drinkable for me.

Serving type: bottle

09-04-2011 03:32:55 | More by brewmandan

dacrza1

New Jersey

2.73/5  rDev -22.4%
look: 4 | smell: 2.5 | taste: 2.5 | feel: 3 | overall: 3

Situation: Capping off a Black Friday...without shopping!
Glassware: Saranac willibecker...
Appearance: healthy orange body with a thick, pillowy two-finger head that settles nicely... consistent effervescence...
Aroma: light hints of malt but basically a pilsner in breadth and depth...
Palate: medium-bodied lager; an effervescent kick early that mellows...
Taste: vigorous malts arrest the throat; a bit sharper than expected, and more of a pilsner in its flavoring than a lager--not a compliment considering the expectations...
Overall: underwhelming take on a fall classic--tought to slag a beer that could prop up a tailgate, but this doesn't make me look forward to next fall or to buying another six of this, sooo...

Serving type: bottle

01-10-2010 04:44:52 | More by dacrza1

webbcreative

Oklahoma

2.75/5  rDev -21.9%
look: 2 | smell: 2 | taste: 3 | feel: 3 | overall: 3

Poured light copper color, with 2 finger white head. A = faint toasty-ness, not too much else going on here. T = little bit more of the toasty flavor, but its pretty weak. The hops barely show up here, just enough to keep it from being unbalanced to the sweet side. mouthfeel is maybe a notch below medium.

Overall this is just a really typical offering from Point, which average at best. Seems like every aspect of this beer needs to be bumped up a notch or two. This is just to light overall for me.

Serving type: bottle

09-20-2009 21:32:41 | More by webbcreative

colts9016

Idaho

2.78/5  rDev -21%
look: 3 | smell: 3 | taste: 2.5 | feel: 3 | overall: 3

Appearance: A light brown orange/reddish hue. There was a one finger head that quickly dissipated to a thin white line. The are small carbonation bubble traveling from the bottom of the glass to the top. You can see the beer through the head, it is that thin.

Nose: Toasted Malt, citrus, hints of esters, sweet bread yeast, and pine.

Taste: Toasted Malt, cooked corn, hint of sweet bread yeast, pine and esters.

Overall: A poorly made Oktoberfest. It seems to me that this beer is a cross between an adjunct lager, and an American Marzen. There is a medium amount of carbonation. The mouthfeel is astringent, with that being the finish also. There seem to be a funky flavor that linger a bit to long with the finish.

Serving type: bottle

12-14-2008 23:57:59 | More by colts9016

falloutsnow

Illinois

2.85/5  rDev -19%
look: 3 | smell: 2.5 | taste: 3 | feel: 2.5 | overall: 3

Bottle purchased from Brix in Omaha, NE.

Poured into a standard US pint glass.

Pours a 1cm, off-white head that quickly fades to a ring around the glass. No lacing. Body is a transparent copper-orange color with yellow highlights. Transparent, with some languid carbonation floating by.

Aroma is of fairly weak malt and floral hops. This is pretty bland for an Oktoberfest, guys.

Taste opens with malt sweetness joined to light spicy hops, then fades to a wet biscuit flavor, closes out with some interesting herbal and fruity flavors. Aftertaste is somewhat bready and sweet.

Body is medium to medium light, slightly watery. Carbonation is there, but fairly muted, making this sit too long on the palate. Finish is fairly dry.

I find this to be a fairly standard, sub-par American evocation of the Oktoberfest style. A bit watery, grainy, bland, and overall not very appetizing.

Serving type: bottle

10-03-2011 04:37:37 | More by falloutsnow

KeefD

Minnesota

2.93/5  rDev -16.8%
look: 3 | smell: 3 | taste: 2.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5

Pint glass. No foam and no lacing upon a fairly sturdy pour. Light amber/copper color. Smell of some sweet malts and not much else. Watery caramel flavors, slightly sweet and a short lasting dry finish. There's not much to say about this beer. It's average at best. Nothing really stands out, and I've had much better representations of the style.

Serving type: bottle

09-05-2008 01:42:56 | More by KeefD

BuckeyeNation

Iowa

2.93/5  rDev -16.8%
look: 3.5 | smell: 2.5 | taste: 3 | feel: 3 | overall: 3

Dried apricot orange with tangerine and amber highlights when backlit with sunshine. Atop the crystal clear liquid can be seen two fingers of whipped frothiness that is a little short on character. Thin sheets of lace decorate less than half the glass.

The nose is woefully short on power. So much so that I might not have been able to identify the correct style if blinded. A little toastiness and... that's about it. Maybe warming will help.

Although Point Oktoberfest is no go-getter, it has more flavor than aroma. It wouldn't take much. This brewery tends to brew simple, inexpensive beer that is anywhere from slightly below average to slightly above average. This offering is no exception.

All the classic flavors are present and accounted for, though they don't make a memorable impression. Vienna malt provides the usual (and extremely subtle in this case) toasted-earthy-nuttiness. Hallertau hops provide a modicum of balancing bitterness and an herbal sort of vibe that comes on with a wee bit more gusto at the finish.

The mouthfeel is midway between a 'light Oktoberfest' and a typical member of the style. Its best feature is a slightly slick, lagery smoothness that appears as the beer approaches room temperature. More heft is needed for a higher score.

To get right to the Point, Oktoberfest is stunningly average. I'm sure many of the locals are happy, but anyone interested in good-great Wisconsin beer (and there's plenty of it) should steer clear of Stevens Point Brewery.

Serving type: bottle

01-13-2009 13:56:56 | More by BuckeyeNation

TubaManJack

Illinois

3/5  rDev -14.8%
look: 3 | smell: 2.5 | taste: 3 | feel: 3 | overall: 3.5

Woo hoo I found my "lost" beer reviews on my hard drive!

*This is the first Oktoberfest, so I guess I am looking for lots of malt and some bitterness with a high degree of drinkability.*

Appearance- A amber orange body that has a mild amount of carbonation, otherwise its clear. Although it was a bad pour, a finger of wispy head remained when it got to me.

Smell- Nothing really other than a malt note and maybe some nuts. Mainly the smell of generic beer. The smoke was thick and the beer was cold.

Taste and Mouthfeel- There was a moderate amount of grain that was gave off a nuttiness like a mixture of "woody" nuts, there was certainly was some bitterness from the hops that took a clear backseat to the malt. The flavors became more apparent towards the bottom of the mug.

Drinkablity- Fair
There beer has enough character and isn't really filling. So if you want to stretch your beer dollar further then give it a shot

Serving type: on-tap

03-14-2009 02:21:00 | More by TubaManJack

WakeandBake

Michigan

3/5  rDev -14.8%
look: 3 | smell: 3 | taste: 3 | feel: 3 | overall: 3

Pours a clear copper,with a faint light tan head no lacing. Aroma of caramel, hay,and nuts. A very light mouthfeel, little carabonation.Flavor of sweet malt,hay,and lightly roasted caramel, medium carbonation, short finish, light body. Not a bad brew but very average in all aspects,would try again.Quite sessionable.

Serving type: bottle

09-22-2009 00:33:25 | More by WakeandBake

ibashmuck

Wisconsin

3.05/5  rDev -13.4%
look: 4 | smell: 3 | taste: 3 | feel: 3 | overall: 3

Purchased as part of "build-your-own-six-pack" at local grocer. Pours a very small head on an amber body. Smells of sweetness and dustiness, but very faint all around. Taste is along the same lines, sweet perhaps maple syrup, a touch of caramel. Hops finish is also light. The carbonation is well above average, but still manages to go down smooth. A decent if unremarkable brew. Aromas and smells just too light.

Serving type: bottle

10-08-2008 04:33:48 | More by ibashmuck

sacfly

Maryland

3.1/5  rDev -11.9%
look: 3 | smell: 3 | taste: 3 | feel: 3 | overall: 3.5

12oz. twist off. Part of a mix 12 pack.
Pours a clear brown, somewhat orange color. Thick off white head of large bubbles. Grainy aroma. Musty grain, light sweet malt flavor. Aftertaste is mild sweetness and a touch of bitterness finally comes out. Easy to drink, solid Oktoberfest. Just don't expect anything too interesting. There are plenty of better fest beers, but this one is OK.

Serving type: bottle

03-01-2008 18:13:21 | More by sacfly

zimm421

Ohio

3.13/5  rDev -11.1%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3 | taste: 3 | feel: 3 | overall: 3.5

Poured from a 12 oz bottle into a shaped pint glass. Appears a deep copper color with a finger and a half of off-white head. Head has good staying power and leaves some decent lacing.

Nose is spicy, earthy hops and some nice bitterness. Sweetness is actually not that noticeable. Taste is much sweeter with the malt backbone coming through first. Lots of caramel and breadiness. The bitterness comes through in the end with the earthy notes. The spiciness is also very noticeable at the end of each sip.

Mouthfeel is medium bodied with average carbonation. Pretty drinkable, and has a good balance. Overall, this isn't too bad, not worth seeking out. I've had better Oktoberfests, but this is pretty enjoyable on a cool fall evening.

Serving type: bottle

11-03-2011 23:01:17 | More by zimm421

beerwolf77

Wisconsin

3.15/5  rDev -10.5%
look: 3 | smell: 3 | taste: 3 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5

Another Oktoberfest beer hot fresh from the brewery. Well as fresh as my local store could get it. Poured into my glass the beer is bright clear golden brown hue. It looks alot like apple juice. The aroma isn't very strong. What is there is sweet and a tad malty. It actually has a fruity hint to the nose. The flavor is about as muted as the aroma. Slightly malty some yeasty breadiness, almost no hop bite at all. Sweet and dry on the tongue for sure. Medium body with little carbonation. Overall it's not offensive but, not exactly memorable either.

Serving type: bottle

08-21-2009 00:03:30 | More by beerwolf77

ferrari29

Illinois

3.18/5  rDev -9.7%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3 | taste: 3 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5

Beer poured from bottle into a Nonic shaped pint glass

A - Beer pours with a frothy looking white colored head; about one finger in size; body has a copper, light amber colored looking body; clear; well-carbonated; some lacing formed on the side of the glass; head didn't hold as well as I thought it would

S - Sweet malt nose; pumpkin and spices, like allspice; caramel; airy lager nose; smells crisp, but the nose lacks a lot of bite; nutty

T - Tastes a bit sugary at the beginning of the beer, but most of the flavor disappears pretty quickly; spices and fruit flavors, pumpkin are faint and hard to detect; flavor profile remains weak even after the beer has warmed up; sugar sweetness; white wine grapes

M - Medium feel body; not much of an aftertaste, but kind of a sugary; very effervescent, like a sparkling wine

D - Not bad for the fall season; maybe the next batch can be more flavor focused; needs a deeper and richer flavor profile

Serving type: bottle

11-27-2011 02:09:13 | More by ferrari29

dbtoe

Wisconsin

3.23/5  rDev -8.2%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3 | taste: 3 | feel: 3 | overall: 4

12 oz poured into a pint
Oktoberfest beers are my favorite style so this is a great time for beer. Leinies and Point are the first ones on the shelves here and I just had to pick them up. Both are a fairly average Oktoberfest. Leinies is a hair more spicy and Point is a hair more earthy. Truthfully they both are very similar and I can't tell them from each other unless they are side by side. I can't wait for the other brands to start showing up. I'll be getting more of both Leinies and Point until NG's Staghorn Hits the shelves. I really want to score these much higher. Self control anyone? :)

Serving type: bottle

08-25-2010 15:58:44 | More by dbtoe

scarfacecrowe

Missouri

3.23/5  rDev -8.2%
look: 4 | smell: 2.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3

Poured an amber/apricot color with nice 1 finger head that lingered, nice lacing throughout the session. Light aroma of grain and fruit. The taste has a nice balance of hops, fruit and bread/yeast. Not to thick and not to thin, great mouth feel.
Overall I like this beer and would definitely drink it again.

Serving type: bottle

11-27-2010 22:10:53 | More by scarfacecrowe

EwaldEichstaett

Jordan

3.25/5  rDev -7.7%
look: 4 | smell: 2.5 | taste: 3 | feel: 2 | overall: 5

Pours a brown, yellow, orange color with a good white head.

Smells a bit like caramel malts mixed with swamp water.

Not a great taste, there is something strangely sweet or swampy in the flavor as well. Caramel malts and a hint of hops. Reinheitsgebot... I think not :(

This beer just has an overall unnatural flavor and feel. Poor mouthfeel and drinkability.

Serving type: bottle

10-10-2010 17:37:05 | More by EwaldEichstaett

avalon07

South Carolina

3.28/5  rDev -6.8%
look: 3 | smell: 3 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3

A: Poured from a bottle to a pint glass. Had a golden brown color and a clear consistency. There was a quarter inch of foamy head that quickly dissipated. Almost no lacing.

S: Not much of an aroma, but there were traces of malt and something sugary.

T: Tasted of malt and caramel up front but finished in a weak, watery way. Not a terrible flavor, but definitely uneven.

M: An average amount of carbonation with a dry finish. Light-bodied.

D: Not undrinkable, but hardly memorable.

Serving type: bottle

09-03-2010 12:09:56 | More by avalon07

jampics2

Ohio

3.3/5  rDev -6.3%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3

12oz bottle into a pint glass.

Looks nice, it's a relatively clear amber-orange with honey highlights and active carbonation. However, the head is just a small ring and the lace is spotty at best.

Smells OK, there's some sweet and toasted malt giving caramel and bread impressions and a touch of noble hops. Also a bit of weird cooked veggies that bring the score down. Not expressive enough and just a bit off.

The taste is nice, perhaps a touch better than average. The malt gives nice sweetness and some toasted notes, along with lingering sweetness and nuttiness. A touch of fruitiness but there's a strange pocket of nothing inbetween the initial tastes and aftertaste.

Mouthfeel is acceptable and even over average for the style. It's light and refreshing and has decent carbonation. Finish is sweet and nutty. I like this beer (that is to say there's nothing offensive about it), but the nuttiness in the aftertaste and the overall weirdness surrounding the missing flavors make it just average for drinkability. Kick it up a notch and we'll meet again!

Serving type: bottle

09-23-2010 19:44:04 | More by jampics2

wheatyweiss

Wisconsin

3.33/5  rDev -5.4%
look: 4 | smell: 2 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 4

Poured from a bottle into a skiiny American pint.

Pours a medium copper, light orange. Huge three finger head stands proud and sticks well.

Aroma is a bit weak even when warm. Ligh malt aroma with a bit of sweet honey and toast.

Flavor is malt, up front. Malt is sweet and mealy. Slightly corn and husky grain. Hops are non-existant, but the malt is there. Malt roast causes a big amount of caramel flavors.

Mouthfeel is tin to medium with a decent amount of carbonation.

Not a bad beer for a Marzen, but not great.

Serving type: bottle

10-03-2009 01:21:02 | More by wheatyweiss

CuriousMonk

Virginia

3.33/5  rDev -5.4%
look: 3 | smell: 3 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3 | overall: 3.5

From fall brew tasting notes (2010): Pours a crystal clear, golden-orange-copper colored body with a finger-width, frothy, white head that dissipates quickly and leaves a moderate lacing throughout. Aroma is some sweeter caramels with a light grainy toast. A hint of earth, honey, nuts, and bread. Flavor is solid. Caramels, a light grain, honey, toffee, bread, some nuts, a light toast, and florals. Finishes with a light, balancing earth that helps dry this out before leaving a light bitterness and a medium-length aftertaste. Very smooth, light-medium body and soft, moderate carbonation. Overall, a decent Oktoberfest.

Serving type: bottle

02-10-2011 21:33:33 | More by CuriousMonk

AlCaponeJunior

Texas

3.35/5  rDev -4.8%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 3

Clear and orange, head and lacing ain't bad but ain't spectacular either.

Malty with bready character and some of the typical Octoberfest aromas you'd expect. OK but not memorable.

Taste is malty, plenty of sweet doughy breads, with some spices and a little bit of fruitiness.

Body is crisp and refreshing with ample carbonation. Not bad at all, very easy to drink.

As far as Octoberfest beers go, it's good, but it's nothing special.

Serving type: bottle

08-31-2011 23:27:18 | More by AlCaponeJunior

wiscokid920

Wisconsin

3.35/5  rDev -4.8%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3 | overall: 3.5

12 oz poured in pint glass

A- Amber in color, 2 finger white foaming head which quickly disappears to think ring around rim of glass.

S- Toasted grains and malts with sweet notes and subtle hops

T- Sweet malty and toasted grain flavor upfront and ends with subtle hop crispness
M- Decent carbonation, smooth and crisp.

O- Of the two Oktoberfests I had this evening, this is by far better than the other (O’so O-toberfest), but not the best I have ever had. A good beer to have on a crisp August day, but it’s not an offering that I would long for when out of season.

Serving type: bottle

09-15-2012 02:19:22 | More by wiscokid920