Since I moved to Georgia in 2001, the 5 Seasons Brewing Company has always been one of my favorite places to have a cold brew. Rome, Georgia was my first address here in the Peach State; in those days the first (and at the time only) 5 Seasons location was in the Prado plaza on Roswell Road in Sandy Springs.
It was a 60 mile drive then to get to the beer, but never fret: I moved to Vinings, Georgia in 2003, a mere 5 miles from the Prado. I was also in close proximity to Summits Wayside Tavern in those days, a mere half mile up Roswell Road from 5 Seasons, and those two establishments quickly became my regulars
Fast forward to 2010, the wife and I buy a house in Canton, Georgia, now 20 miles from 5 Seasons (though I do have a 100+ tap Taco Mac 3 miles from home. Always good to keep the beer near). I don't get to 5 Seasons as much as I used to, but still pop in for a beer whenever I can.
The location I frequented on Roswell Road, however, is just one of three 5 Seasons locations in metro Atlanta. If you find yourself downtown, then you might just want to stop in to 5 Seasons Westside on West Marietta Street, just a few scant miles from the Georgia Dome. I happened to find myself here on a fine Sunday in September, passing time with my son awaiting the Patriots-Falcons game. I ordered up a half-liter Maas of 5 Seasons Oktoberfest Lager, a beer I had had many a time at the Prado location.
About 5 Seasons Brewing Company
5 Seasons Brewing Company was founded in 2003 by Atlanta beer maverick Dennis Bruce. They quickly became known for world class beers paired with exciting seasonal and staple cuisine.
Tasting Notes
The beer arrived a bright orange amber in color with a thick rocky head and a deliciously enticing soft nutty malty nose. Taking a sip, that same nuttiness came right through in the palate, with lovely toasted malt notes and a smooth, refreshing drinkability. The finish is gently balanced with a very gentle hop aroma and appropriate balancing bitterness.
Value & Verdict
About average in price at $6 for the half liter.
All in all, a very tasty Ofest beer.
