I love September almost purely for the reason that it means it's Oktoberfest beer time. Wachusett Brewing Co. is a local favorite of ours. While they may get notoriety from their blueberry ale, their IPA is something we consider a bit of a secret gem within their portfolio and the more recent release of the Ryde, their rye beer, just adds one more tasty brew to the mix. I hadn't tried their Octoberfest yet though, and that needed to be fixed.
The beer pours a nice dark coppery amber with an off white head instantly releasing a nice aroma of sweet malt. First off, this is just a tasty beer. Sometimes that's really all I want to say, it just is really tasty, though since that doesn't help you out that much I'll elaborate. This beer is exceptionally drinkable. The malt backbone is smooth and delicate with a bit of roasty notes and just the slightest touch of sweetness. The finish is really what sold me on this beer though; just a bit of hops and more sweetness leave a very clean finish to this Octoberfest brew, something rare for the style. It's a bit less hoppy than some other American offerings and that just makes it even more drinkable. It would take little effort to have a few of these. Definitely give this beer a go if you see it.
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