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It's another day closer to the Fall. Haven't decided if I am excited to see the season change, or if I am sad to see the Summer go. Had a bunch of great, refreshing beers over the past couple months, but I am looking forward to tasting something with some bolder flavors. Went for my go-to yesterday and today, but actually got two different things. Similar by name, but the Red Brick Oktobeerfest isn't quite the same as other Oktoberfest's.

This one is crystal clear and a little lighter than the amber color you'd normally see. The flavor is even a little off. But-- I actually like this beer. Just not for the style it wants to be. This one is drinkable and has a clean taste.

One of the interesting things that I discovered is that I couldn't find hardly any information about it on the interwebs. Red Brick's site, which I have noticed is not choc full of info, only has their mainstay brews and the new specialty series. Not only that but the profile for it on ratebeer.com is minimal at best. This actually disappointed me since I am trying to learn as much about the beers from Atlanta. I get the feeling that RB has some potential to make really awesome stuff but aren't living up the potential. Good beer, not great beer. This oktoberfest is a prime example. They went for one style, probably tried to do something 'different', and ended up missing the mark.

But like I said, I do like this one. Maybe they should just call it something other than Oktobeerfest?


Red Brick Brewing
Oktobeerfest
Oktoberfest/Marzen
5.2% abv
"Made in ATL"