Black Raven Flocktoberfest Lager
Also known as
Black Raven Hochtoberfest Lager
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The Flocktoberfest is Black Raven’s fall seasonal lager. Brewed in the German Marzen style, this clean and balanced lager is the perfect summer into fall treat. This lager is crafted with traditional Czech grown and malted barley for an authentic European malt flavor with a light, toasty undertone. Domestic and European hops provide a balanced, light hop profile.
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I don’t know what was up with the last time, but this is very good again. Still hits every flavor I want from an Oktoberfest-Marzen.
I don't feel like this has always been this bad. Reminds me of the old palate-killing Vienna lager from Hi-Fi. Funky-nutty and not much else.
Nicely toasty-sweet, gem-clear with a rich, yeasty fragrance. I think this year's batch is less hop-prickly than before and more straight Oktoberfest lager in character. Since I really like that, I think it may the best batch yet.
Perfect amount of toasty malt flavor building on the solid Hochzeit base. Better than I remember from last year.
Sidecar. Moderately nutty funk but more than balanced by a strong cereal malt flavor. I'm sold -- next time I'll get a larger portion for sure.