As a surprise entry in this months reviews I recently picked up the Two Roads Brewing Company’s fall mix pack. Todays review is their Ok2berfest, a cute spin on Oktoberfest. I have only had a few beers from this brewery so I am excited to see how this one turns out. Coming directly from their site.
“Modeled after the classic “Marzenbier,” Oktoberfest style that was traditionally the beer served at the Munich Oktoberfest. It possesses a smooth, toasty malt profile with a crisp character of traditional German hops.”
Appearance: Damn, Two Roads went all out with this can design. You have the blue checkered flag, a German man blowing into an alphorn and plenty of orange accents. If this doesn’t scream Oktoberfest then I’m not sure what does.
Aroma: The aroma is strong with biscuits and hops taking center stage. Once it warms I get notes of banana and clove which is a nice change of pace.
Taste: The taste is reminds me of a spicy apple juice. There is the typical malt and biscuit flavor, but I am sure that I taste apple juice with a spicy hop finish. Its an odd combo but I like it.
Experience: This is a very light Marzen with a dry and spicy finish. It seems that from the Marzens I have tried there is a split between dry or sweet finishes. I prefer sweet but this is fine.
Game Pairing: When it comes to game pairing I chose Chip ‘n Dale Rescue Rangers 2. This is an extremely expensive game, so I would suggest emulation. But it is a fun game that doesn’t get a ton of attention, probably due to its rarity and price. Grab a six pack sit down and enjoy yourself.
