Name: CBC Oktoberfest
Brewer: Carolina Brewing Company (Holly Springs, NC)
Classification: Marzen
Alcohol: 5.6%
Thoughts: We have a NC Craft Brewer trying their hand at the fabled German legend, Mazen/Oktoberfest. Carolina Brewing Company, otherwise known as CBC, used basic Marzen brewing techniques and classic Marzen ingredients for their version of an Oktoberfest. This is what the results were. It poured a highly carbonated, clear amber color with a dissipating white head. The smell was very traditional with notes of caramel and sweet malts. This smell is starting to become a daily ritual, but it so enjoyable because this is becoming one of my favorite styles of beer. During the drinking of this beer I noticed how easily Marzens are to drink. Not just this one but the whole class. And it is still packed with tons of flavor and excitement. It has a big malty flavor with a subtle sweetness and a smooth, dry finish. It is a really solid beer and CBC should be really happy with this outcome.
Rating: 82/100
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