Hoist the Colors with Heavy Seas Mutiny Fleet Prosit Imperial Oktoberbest Lager

Avast me maties, hoist the mizzen mast, swab the poop deck, and fetch me a hogshead of grog. Or for those of you who aren't fluent in pirate, welcome to the Brew Blog's first review of a Pirate beer.

A look into the history of the brew guy will show a moderate fascination with all things pirate lore. Treasure Island is one of my all time favorite books, grade school reports on historical figures include the likes of Black Beard, hell, I even paid full price to see the third and fourth Pirates of the Caribbean movies.

So when I was at my favorite liquor store and came across a collection of 22 oz. bottles baring a skull and crossbones, I couldn't help but immediately make a purchase.

Based out of Baltimore, Heavy Seas Beer comes in a variety of styles including their Mutiny Fleet showcasing unusual beer styles in excess of 8% ABV. I settled on Heavy Seas Prosit Imperial Oktoberfest Lager and I wasn't disappointed.

Thick and rich, Oktoberfest was direct and to the point. Pouring a dark amber with an intense aroma, I was eager to dive right in. Distinctly German in taste, Heavy Seas drinks strong, finishes clean, and then kicks you right in the lederhosen.

Before you know it you'll be trading in your pirate hat and cutlass for a Bavarian feather cap and a really bad ass alpine horn that you'll be playing from the yardarm.

Heavy Seas Mutiny Fleet Prosit Imperial Oktoberfest Lager weighs in at 8 mugs out of 10.