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09-28-2004, 08:33 AM | #1 |
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Oktoberfest Offerings
Last weekend I tried Sam Adams, Harpoon and Spaten. On three different days I liked one more than the other two.
Harpoon and Sam's are pretty close. Both are heavier and have a chocolatey malty flavor. Good for the cool nights. The Spaten is a little lighter and a bit more hoppy. Much better for Indian Summer. What other Oktoberfests are you drinking? |
09-28-2004, 08:43 AM | #2 |
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Paulaner!
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09-28-2004, 09:17 AM | #3 |
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09-28-2004, 09:45 AM | #4 |
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In my drinking days (I'm a retired professional ) I always preferred the Hacker Pschorr Octoberfest. Very malty and carmelly. So much so that you're tempete to CHEW it. Imho, it was the best.
Btw, here'a a link to LAST YEAR's thread on exactly the same subject. Enjoy! http://forums.cigarweekly.com/viewto...hacker+pschorr
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09-28-2004, 09:53 AM | #5 |
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I picked up 12 of the Sam Adams and was not impressed. Especially after I had some Old Dominion Octoberfest over the weekend while I was in Virginia. That stuff was tasty, much better than the Sam Adams, IMO. Wish I could get it here. Anyone in Virginia should check it out. (I got it in Reston, not sure about availability elsewhere in VA.)
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Very good stuff, I also love Hacker Pschorr.
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09-28-2004, 12:32 PM | #7 |
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Some of the local bars here have liter refills for $6 of Paulaner, Hacker, and Spaten
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09-28-2004, 01:50 PM | #8 |
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Of the few german beers you can get here, I've tried the Oettinger (one of my favorites), the Lowenbrau, Warsteiner (another good one) and Becks.
Personaly I enjoy Bockbier and Altbier. Rx.
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09-29-2004, 05:38 AM | #9 |
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I just saw Hacker Pschorr at the packie.
I'll have to try it. Thanks! |
09-29-2004, 05:46 AM | #10 |
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I had an Ayinger over the weekend. Fine, fine stuff-- it's got the malt that makes a great O'fest.
Sam Adams just never did it for me-- the malt isn't right for the style. |