Dead Soldier
Saranac Octoberfest
F.X. Matt Brewing Company
811 Edward St, Brewhouse Square
Utica, NY USA
Est. 1888
www.saranac.com
Brain Damage Quotient = 5.4 % ABV
Fluid Oz. = 12.0
Postmortem Brew Review
Copper amber color.
Malt and dry spice on nose with hint of hops.
Off white, almost tan, two finger head with irregular bubbles.
Malt and hops are balanced but not too pronounced.
Average carbonation.
Light to medium body. Gets better as it warms.
Grim Reaper's Eulogy
Today marked the beginning of the Autumnal Equinox. The official beginning of fall. Football, raking leaves, pumpkin and spice in the air - - - and all that...
Yesterday marked the 200th anniversary of Oktoberfest. 177 have been held in that 200 year span in Germany, the country of origin. Well, I say, " HIP HIP HOORAY! BRING ON OCTOBERFEST!"
Marzens are my favorite style because they are flavorful, easy to drink, light in ABV and they throw the biggest effin' party for beer around the world, just to celebrate this style. They go well with footbal in the backyard, lawn chores or that get-it-in while you can last days at the beach. When done right, they are enjoyable with great food of any style or straight out of the carton on their own.
Saranac makes one that is pretty close to the high water mark, even for an American made Octoberfest. Saranac's Octoberfest is made with a generations old recipe right from the motherland, so it should be good. And it is. So good, in fact, they truly have "Limited Release" on the label. That's important as some brewers make this style all year long. In days of yore, these beers were crafted in March (Marzen) and lagered all summer awaiting the fall celebration.
So remember, there may only be 92 days until Christmas, but it's the most wonderful time for a beer!
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