Beer of the Weekend #1,095: Munsterfest
The beer of the weekend last weekend came in a bottle: Munsterfest, brewed by 3 Floyds Brewing of Munster, Indiana. Serving type: 12-ounce bottle. “BOTTLED 07/18/24” is laser etched on the shoulder, which is pretty impressive. I don’t think I have ever seen a freshness date etched onto a bottle before. Appearance: Poured a medium copper into a stange. Two fingers of dense, off-white, bubbly head settles slowly and leaves short trails along the glass. Smell: Toasted malt, caramel, honey, a touch of cherry licorice. Taste: Nice! It is a step up from the usual märzen. There is a pleasant toasted element that borders on smoky. It is a smooth mélange that is perfectly balanced between bitter and sweet. I have never had a märzen like this. It is solid, dark and malty. It starts leaning sweet as it warms. Amazing stuff! Fun facts about Munsterfest: • Style: Märzen. • Price: $11.99 for a sixer of 12-ounce bottles from the New Pioneer Food Co-op in Iowa City. • Alcohol content: 6.2 percent
