HARPOON OCTOBERFEST January 1, 2009Beers A-ZoktoberfestJohn Fortunato Pedantic coppery seasonal lathers faint brown-sugared caramel malting above harvested grain earthiness. Minor spiciness imbues dwindling vegetal-pumpkin midst before astringent alcohol finish picks up nasty diacetyl dearth.
PETE’S WICKED BAVARIAN STYLE OKTOBERFEST January 1, 2009Beers A-ZoktoberfestJohn Fortunato Bavarian-styled celebration brew with sticky chocolate, sweet malts, berry fruitiness, and soft nuttiness. Fresh water crispness soothes moderate hop bitterness and piney undertones.
THOMAS KEMPER BIG FAT TUBA OKTOBERFEST January 1, 2009Beers A-ZoktoberfestJohn Fortunato Musty sweet-scented autumnal Bavarian retains soft buttery caramel malt flow, toasted barley-wheat rhapsody, and casual mocha-tobacco niche, but needs fuller-bodied refinement and less astringent finish to compete with better German-styled brews. Brewery defunct: 2002.