Spending the Easter evening hiding from the Coronavirus and tornadoes. Pour's with a fairly high, very frothy tan head. Faint ale aroma, a little biscuit to it. Deep red amber color. Hazy but no particulates. Mouthfeel is clean and sharp. Flavor is not what I would expect from a red ale. A little more hoppy, like a mild IPA. The finish has even more bitterness to it and gets stronger over time. Finish lasts too long. It's short on flavor and not what I want from a red ale. Not one that I will buy again.

New Mercedes and a new Oktoberfest. Fairly high head, thick, but quickly disappears. Aroma is different, a little sweet/sour. Color is a deep reddish copper, clear. Flavor is definitely not like other Oktoberfests. Dry, mild, crisp, and roasted nuts. Not the typical Marzen flavor. Same flavor on the finish but too quick, wanted it to stay longer. Different is good but this is too far from a traditional Oktoberfest for me.