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Seedstock Oktoberfest

Colorado
United States
Seedstock Oktoberfest, Seedstock Brewing Co.
Judges Ratings 
1 Review
95
Aroma:
22 / 24
Flavor:
38 / 40
Appearance:
6 / 6
Mouthfeel:
9 / 10
Overall Impression:
20 / 20
Description 

Seedstock brews a traditional Marzen-style Oktoberfest beer that has been served at Oktoberfest celebrations since 1872. The Seedstock Oktoberfest is a malty, amber German-style lager with a rich, toasty and bready flavor. It has a soft bitterness and a clean, dry finish with a 6.1-percent ABV.

Beverage Profile
ABV: 
6.1%
IBUs: 
18
Served at: 
40 - 42º
Hops: 
Hallertauer
Malts: 
Pilsner, Vienna, Munich
Judges Review 
Michael Bury's picture
Judges Rating:
95
Aroma:
22 / 24
Appearance:
6 / 6
Flavor:
38 / 40
Mouthfeel:
9 / 10
Overall Impression:
20 / 20

Seedstock Oktoberfest by Seedstock Brewery is being evaluated as a traditional Oktoberfest/Märzen (2015 BJCP Category 6A). Upon the pour, it presents itself as a lovely deep amber beer with an orange hue and brilliant clarity along with a stand of cream-colored foam that’s persistent.

Moderate bread with intense bread crusts and Maillard products dominate the nose of the beer. Additional support from caramel deepens its complexity. No hops were found nor any fermentation flaws such as esters or diacetyl. 

The taste picks up where the aroma leaves off. The bread crusts and toasted caramel malt is more intense relative to the aroma and fully dominate the flavor. Low bitterness helps to offset any residual sweetness although the fermentation was clean and well attenuated with no off-flavors. The taste starts sweet but dries out in the end, which aids in drinkability… perfect for the liter or the boot. Toast and bread crusts linger far into the aftertaste. This Märzen is exactly what you’d expect for the style.

This Oktoberfest should be a staple of your fall lineup. It hits the hallmarks of the style. Additional base malt complexity would make this a world-class, not-to-be missed beer, but I’d be happy to pay for this rendition. Prost!

Brewery Introduction

Here at Seedstock Brewery we are led by one guiding principle: brew the best tasting beer we can. Along the way we've learned a few things - like when to push forward and also when to leave well enough alone. That's why we start with the same old-world, family recipes that have stood the test of... Read More

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