Paulaner Oktoberfest Märzen

I’m sure you’re really meant to enjoy this beer in some golden Bavarian biergarten on a crisp late autumn afternoon, as the sun sets and a chill  full moon rises into a clear starlit sky. The smell of bratwurst and sauerkraut wafts across the open tables, a brass band plays in the distance, and as you tug your woollen jacket around your ample belly, one raised eyebrow summons forth a gloriously statuesque blonde waitress and a brimming armful of frothing steins. Filled, as God intended, with Paulaner Oktoberfest Märzen.

 

If your lederhosen are a little bit on the tight side (like mine) and you can’t make it to Munich any time soon, then a bottle or two of this mighty fine amber ale from our monkish friends in Europe will do you proud any day of the week. This is a good-to-great honest brew that makes for a brilliant session beer.

Drinking this reminded me so much of my old buddies Ralf, Fritz (really), Mikael, Ritz, Wombat and some unbelievably fine nights on the town in southern Germany, that I had to have another one. Gentlemen, I salute you, wherever you are.

Once again, QFC will have a few bottles waiting for you - head on up there and grab ‘em.

JBB6 Rating: For the Win

Paulaner Salvator

Munich. One of the world’s greatest beer cities, and a place I’ve been fortunate enough to spend a significant part of my life, for which I am eternally grateful. Paulaner. One of my favourite breweries, bar none. For 350-plus years, those old monks have been knocking out some beer that’ll knock your socks off. To get me into a fairly pain-free state, I thought this bottle of Salvator (the Saviour, no less!) would make for a decent start to the day. At 7.9% ABV, it’s certainly got some balls.

This is clearly one of the classic Bock-style lagers of Germany - a deep, rich brown pint with a wickedly malty aroma and taste. From the first pour it looks great, and the high alcohol content is obvious from the off. As you raise your glass, breathe deep - it smells amazing.

Sip, gently sip. You don’t want to rush something this good, and I doubt you’d feel too great if you did. Beer like this needs time, and respect, and an appreciative tongue. Give it that, and it’ll reward you well. Quite simply one of the best pints I’ve had in a long time.

 

 QFC has one waiting just for you. Pick it up.

JBB6 Rating: JustBeer Blog Hall of Fame

Paulaner Original Munich

I have absolutely no idea as to why this beer caught my eye, but it did and I am glad for it.  The beer tastes the way you know a good pale lager should.  No nasty aftertaste, no strange bitterness… in a nutshell, it doesn’t taste like piss.

Official Website: Paulaner 

US Distributor: Star Brand Imports

Now, would I spend the money on this when I could get a bottle of Pilsner Urquell for a bit cheaper and more easily available?  Probably not, but still good beer.

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