Hacker-Pschorr Oktoberfest

After trying so many beers, sometimes it's difficult to find a new one (at least one that doesn't cost $30 for a half liter!) but I spotted this bottle of Hacker-Pschorr Oktoberfest in a seasonal display the other day. The color is a medium amber, very clear with a minimal tan head that recedes leaving some lacing. First sip revealed a little of the distinctive...well, let's just call it skunkiness...that you often find with German and Dutch beers. That aspect faded after a while and what was left was a malty brew with bready notes that was light and refreshing. As it went down I noted some maple on the back of the tongue, but otherwise pretty straightforward.