Wednesday, September 22, 2010

Weihenstephaner - Festbier Review

Type: Oktoberfest/Marzen


ABV: 5.8%

Sight: Clearly bright golden-yellow with a significant amount of carbination bubbling from the bottom. A fluffy pure-white head that hangs well before leaving a very thin film on the surface.


Aroma: Ultra-floral notes hit on minor inhale. On second good breath comes a lemon sweetness, and a very mellow malt.

Taste: The flavors remind me of an american pilsner or light lager more than an Oktoberfest type beer. Easy to go down with a balance that is good, but also not good because of no seperation of flavors. A mild malt begins with a tingle of alcohol and more lightness in hop flavors of lemony-citrus and sourness.

Overall: Not blown away...but it is close to the style in that it is light and refreshing and can be drank in abundance without fear of getting wasted or having a hangover the next day. Mouthfeel is medium, and when finished there is a little sour that pinches the corners of the mouth.

Score: 7/10

No comments:

Post a Comment