First things first, as is so often the case, shout out and thanks to Elaine, the much better half of James, for the great handmade Oktoberfesting bag.
Now second thing first, as is rarely the case. I am required (at the risk of another grievance and work to rule) to make a formal apology to the COMDB translation department. It seems in a recent review I translated the word Tripel from Dutch to English (triple) without their help or approval. Sorry, pardon and perdón (a tripel sorry). Now can we get on with this review, s’il vous plait?
And today we are Oktoberfesting with an authentic German Oktoberfestbier from the famous and original Hofbräuhaus München. Brewers since 1589. Our always cooperative translation department tells us that Hofbräuhaus München translates to “the Munich Court brewery”*. And “Gebraut nach dem Bayerischen reinheits gebot” indicates that this beer was brewed according to the Bavarian purity law.
Now that’s a party!
This brew pours golden clear with a head as thin as our translation department’s skin. A very mild and fresh malt aroma. First swig reveals not all, but some. A medium malt flavour, no hops, bitters or other distractions, with a slight fizz finish, which actually feels more fresh than fizzy. It is smooth, good and easy drinking, which tends to be the main feature of Festbiers. This one has a bit more ABV than most but it’s not noticeable until the fourth or fifth one (I assume). After a few quaffs the fizz is gone and a very slight sweet finish emerges. Good solid traditional festbier from the home of Oktoberfest**.
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