Friday 3 February 2012

Spaten oktoberfestbier

Spaten is a very successful German brewer that has been in existence for over 600 years. The brewery in Munich state that this beer, first brewed in 1872, is the world's first Oktoberfest beer. Interestingly, only beers brewed within the city limits of Munich can be defined as Oktoberfest beers. Luckily, you don't have to drink them within the city limits, as the brewery are one of Germany's leading beer exporters.


Photo  -Paul Evans

This beer has low carbonation, is golden amber in colour, and didn't have much of a head when poured.  On first taste it was rather creamy and smooth, with a medium body, and a slightly bitter short lasting finish.  The aroma is of white bread, malt and honey, with little or no trace of hops.


Photo - Paul Evans

Appearance: 7
Aroma: 6
Taste: 8

Overall: 21/30



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