Paulaner Oktoberfest Märzen

“Red-tinted gold color, with toasted-grain and moist-loaf notes. A study in toasted caramel. From the aromatic swirl of sweetness in the nose to the malty depths of the flavor, into the slight stickiness in the drying finish, it offers up more details to complement its sweet center. Touches of raisin, mild spice, and ginger.”

“Toffee-toasty fireworks in the nose and mouth. Pleasant, well-integrated aroma—light caramel, a bit of nutty toasted malt, and some fresh wort, with light herbal hops. Bright sweetness is grounded by a shadow of molasses. It’s not as clean or crisp as my memories of Bavaria, but it does seem well-matched for a cool fall evening.”

“Toasty and bready, the aroma is elegant and clean. Pleasant, brightly sweet malt note sings out front, like an amped-up helles, sweet pastry, or the purest honey. Reddish-gold color—lovely—with ample foam. Each sip has the same disciplined simplicity of bruschetta, herbal hop flavor, and crisp clean finish.”