Charlottesville Area Masters of Real Ale

This beer has merited Jamey several awards in homebrewing competitions.  I am glad that he shared some of this beer with me.

The beer pours a rich amber color, sort of like a dark honey.  The beer had a thin white head on it which was full of coarse bubbles, perhaps a half-inch thick.  The head faded very quickly and was gone within 30 seconds.  The beer has a rich malty aroma, much like other Oktoberfest beers that I have tasted.  There is an alcohol smell there too, but it is otherwise clean.

The flavors in this beer are excellent.  I taste a rich malty flavor, that is very full-bodied.  The malt contains some melanoidins as well, definately tasting of bread and toast.  The flavors roll around on your tongue with a bit of residual sweetness.  That richness is what I love so much about Oktoberfest beers, and what mine, sadly, has been lacking.  The beer still has a lager lightness to it, which finishes a slight bit tart.

Excellent beer, Jamey.  I can see why this one has been pulling in the awards.  Thanks for sharing!

Got to try this one at the last CAMRA get-together. Super tasty. Very clean and balanced. Quaffable.