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$6.98 per 22-ounce bottle
The Kaiser is a dandy transition from traditional Oktoberfest beers to the heavier brews of winter. Unlike a regular O-fest, it pours a cloudy deep copper with an off-white head. Sweet Vienna and Munich malts seize the aroma, with a puff of alcohol following. Roasted caramel hits the tongue, and the alcohol — 9.3 percent by volume — warms the throat. It finishes with a gentle hop kiss. Body is medium, and the booze will keep you from drinking too fast. That’s a good thing, as one of these bombers should be all you’ll need. Avery Brewing Co., Boulder;
Marcus Chamberland; mchamberland@denverpost.com
