We create the Octoberfest flavor palette from lots of munich, toast from biscuit and rich caramel from melanoidin malt. This amber colored beer starts with a firm malt grasp that quickly gives way to a slightly dry finish with lingering hop flavor from the hallertau and saaz. Use Wyeast Octoberfest 2633 if you can lager, Wyeast Bohemian lager 2124 if you don't have control over temperature.