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Originally posted by slyguy:
Rogue - That Spaten on tap is excellent!

Our local German restaurant had Spaten Oktoberfest on tap for their Oktoberfest celebration this weekend. I finally got a chance to try it from a keg, and can confidently state that it's significantly better from a draught than it is bottled.

While it's been my experience that the various Weihenstephaner and Ayinger beers are nearly as good bottled as they are from the tap, with Spaten Oktoberfest specifically, the bottled stuff isn't even close.

Draught - the way all beer should be consumed.

Straight in to the bottom of the glass so a nice head is produced.

Then drink right through the foam to capture all of the intended flavor and subtleties.

Remember the golden rule for quantity. Two wings to fly baby!

Cheers~

Found a couple pics from the past. Always look forward to seeing it on the shelf every year. Usually get it the first time I see it. Definitely nailed it this year. Cold weather and Octoberfest just compliment each other so well.

Look forward to this thread every year, knowing other weirdos out there think like me.

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Bayern is a Missoula MT. brewery and is hands down my favorite beer.

Can you tell the difference in taste from year to year?

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Originally posted by XLT:
Can you tell the difference in taste from year to year?

Yes, last years SA recipe was smeh, this years and 2 years ago is pretty golden.

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Originally posted by Deqlyn:

Yes, last years SA recipe was smeh, this years and 2 years ago is pretty golden.

Agree. Just had a pair with some antelope burgers this evening. Ahhhhhhhh......

Yes. Even decades. I had a Pilsner Urquel in Munich, FRG circa 1982. And a Budvar. The beer today does not taste the same.

Bought some to see how it was this year. Not bad. Not a super fan of Marzen beer but it's pretty decent. I still like the Boston lager even though it's pretty standard. The Marzen beer is malty with a bit of hops at the end but not much. I like the hoppy bite with the Boston lager.

Nice for a change of pace, my wife liked it.

That's what I like about Märzens, Porters & Stouts the lack or reduced focus on hopps.
Never been a fan myself though I know a hopp forward beer is wildly popular these days.

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Originally posted by GrumpyBiker:
That's what I like about Märzens, Porters & Stouts the lack or reduced focus on hopps.
Never been a fan myself though I know a hopp forward beer is wildly popular these days.

Same here. My three favorite styles are Marzens, Hefeweizens, and Wits. All of which feature minimal hops.

I prefer my beer to taste like gourmet bread. Not like Pine-Sol or grass clippings.

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Originally posted by RogueJSK:

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Originally posted by GrumpyBiker:
That's what I like about Märzens, Porters & Stouts the lack or reduced focus on hopps.
Never been a fan myself though I know a hopp forward beer is wildly popular these days.

Same here. My three favorite styles are Marzens, Hefeweizens, and Wits. All of which feature minimal hops.

I prefer my beer to taste like gourmet bread. Not like Pine-Sol or grass clippings.

Me neither. Boston Lager has just the right amount for me. No Pine Sol.

The "Sam Swag" arrived.
The SA wayfarers & sweatbands made me laugh !

Thats awesome!

Well, it's occurred.
This has never taken this long in the year but tonight I've finally finished the last of 2016 OctoberFest.

Next weekend I break into the 2017 stock off the pallet !

GB: I certainly enjoy this thread in its annual review!

I'm anxiously awaiting the chance to "attack the stack" !
I know every year a brew is different but this style (high malt low hops) is my favorite.
I've already been enjoying Samuel Adams White Christmas & Winter Lager.
But it's time to settle in my all time favorite brew.
And I am ready.