Ballast Point Dead Ringer Oktoberfest

This 6.0% ABV Oktoberfest Marzen-style lager is from the Ballast Point Brewing Company of San Diego, California. 

The beer pours a very deep and dark copper and amber, into medium-dark brown. There is a tall, thick, foamy head of very light tan. The aroma is malty, some sweet potato, with a bit of nut and grass. The taste follows the aromas, drinking rich and malty. There is sweetness, but the finish is mostly dry, with a moderate bitterness. The beer drinks easy and smooth, with a “just right” amount of refreshing carbonation.