Athletic Brewing Oktoberfest “Fest Brew”
A panel favorite. On the lighter side, but packed with flavor. We found it balanced with a lingering, slightly spicy aftertaste. Satisfying with food and on its own.
A panel favorite. On the lighter side, but packed with flavor. We found it balanced with a lingering, slightly spicy aftertaste. Satisfying with food and on its own.
Exactly what we would expect of a classic German pilsner. Round mouthfeel, bitter start with a slightly sweet finish. Our panel was divided on the staying power of the flavors
We detected chocolate on the nose and some complex savory notes in the flavor. Our panel was divided with some feeling the texture was thinner and more bubbly than expected
Our panel had varying opinions. While some noted that they enjoyed it more than the original Blue Moon, noting a convincing mouthfeel and a bright, juicy flavor others wished for
A slightly hoppy seltzer with just a hint of sweetness and almost a candy finish. Our panel found it very refreshing and unexpected.
A complex, bitter porter with notes of red wine.
More bitter than we were expecting from a golden, we found ourselves wishing for more nuance and depth of flavor.
All the flavors of a hazy IPA while remaining on the lighter side. Some panel members are familiar with this Olympia brewery’s alcoholic wing—Three Magnets—and noted that all of the
Our panel loved the nose on this although some found it tasted a bit one-note, in spite of the five hop blend. Overall, it was juicy and satisfying.
A light golden color and light flavor. Slightly less flavor than we were expecting.
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