Greetings my fellow fall-fest fans, Daver here to once more
imbibe a seasonal sample and relate the results of my research and reactions.
Gods do I love October!
I've chosen a brew from this side of the Atlantic but
just barely this side of the Mississipi, the Abita Brewing Company's Octoberfest Marzen-style Lager.
A quick perusal of the blog archives will show I’m a little partial towards the
Louisiana-based Abita Brewery. Haven't had a bad brew with their name on the
bottle yet, let's see if the streak holds with this one. Once again, I’m serving
this with the 12-oz jam jar with the handle. I have no idea what they’re
actually called, but jam jar mug is as good as it gets. Side note, the bar where I first saw these
used claimed that these were pint glasses and charged me as much. LIES!!! Will never go back to *establishment deleted*
again.
On first pour, this lager has a dark, coppery, amber color, a
clear body with a thin head that fades quickly. The bouquet is richer than
anticipated, notes of sweet malt cutting through the expected tang of hops and
yeast. A higher content of malt used in brewing is behind that, no doubt. It's
a broader, full bodied experience for the palate. The tang is thinner, more subtle, but it's ever present. The finish
is still dry, but not so crisp and clean. With an ABV at a respectable 5.4%, you'll be
able to enjoy it casually this time of year.
In summation, if the German import was a basic brew done
with great care to its substance, this Lousiana batch has more style to it.
Yeah, I'd definitely drink this again. You should too!
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