Brew Review: Becks Oktoberfest

Is Oktoberfest over? Did it start yet? To me it doesn’t matter – Oktoberfest is whenever I crack open a brew in autumn. And what better way to celebrate the fall holiday than with Becks Oktoberfest?

Well, there are a few brews worth buying before Becks seasonal suds, according to the beer’s malty/nutty flavor with a large emphasis on hops, like most Oktoberfest-inspired selections.

Becks Oktoberfest is a bronze-colored brew that feels nice and crisp when drinking it during cool weather. While it’s not as malty as most Oktoberfest beer it holds up fairly well for Beck’s standard.

Since I’m complaining – complaining about beer, what a foolish concept – Beck’s Oktoberfest is also a tad too “hoppy” for my tastes.

But I digress. How does it hold up after pounding down a few?

After a quick six-pack I yearned for a more complex seasonal brew, due to the beer’s smoothness. Once heavily buzzed I didn’t care anymore; probably more about me being buzzed than the flavor getting…better.

Even with my bitchy reservations I still recommend Becks Oktoberfest for it’s value. Unless you want to throw down for some real-deal microbrews you can’t go wrong with this budget take on the wonders of Oktoberfest. Pair it up with a chepo batch of pretzels and a 30-something desperate mom in a seedy bar for maximum gutter effect.

Is it too late to snag a couple packs of this brew? Maybe. Check your local beer provider for details (whatever that means).

Becks Oktoberfest Stats

Tastes like: hops

Smells like: hops

Alcohol content: enough to make any German mom attractive