Like I mentioned last week, Spaten Optimator wins big points in the cool name department. It ranks higher in alcohol content as well, with 7.2% as opposed to the Pils 5%. Both are available in 16.9 oz. sizes at Gelson’s for $2.59. Strangely enough, they don’t sell the Pils in 12 oz bottles. Optimator, Oktoberfest, and Lager are available in both sizes. I haven’t seen this beer on tap anywhere, but I know it has to be hiding somewhere in LA.
Optimator pours a reddish dark brown, with a diminishing off-white head. So-so lacing. Nose is malty and sweet, but not that enjoyable. This doppelbock has a toasty, nutty start, and a bitter finish. Medium body, dark and flavorful.
- Appearance: 2/3
- Aroma: 6/12
- Palate: 4/5
- Flavor: 14/20
- Overall: 7/10
Rating: 3.3
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YOUR BEER HAS BEEN LOCATED @ NEW YORK PIZZA ,MAIN ST. BETHEL MAINE. TOWN OF FAMOUS SKI RESORT SUNDAY RIVER.OPTIMATOR ON DRAFT!!!
My local German Restaurant in New Braunfels, Texas carries Optimator on draft. Very different creature indeed! Not as sweet, more kick, deeper color and malt linger.
Come to Central Texas and bock out.
Texas Tom
New Braunfels?!? I used to go there every summer for our family reunion! When I was young, there was nothing better than a day a Schlitterbahn and some tubing down the Guadalupe, and that was way before I knew the pleasure of mixing beer & floating.
We used to stay at the Other Place year after year until about ’92 or ’93, and then the tourist crush was just too heavy, so we started mixing things up.
Now I go to visit family in Galveston, and last time I went I got to check out the new Sclitterbahn. Not as good as I remember the old one, but I finally got a chance to ride their artificial wave.
Thanks for the comment. If I ever make it to New Braunfels again, I’ll look you up and we can go out for brauts and bocks.
Cheers!