10 Oktoberfest Beer Mixed Case 2022 with 1L Stein by Beer Hawk

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Of course, there are some brewers in the United States that do adhere more closely to the paler, modern German Oktoberfest styles. But for the most part, if you’re drinking an Oktoberfest in America, it’s probably a copper-hued, toasty Märzen lager. Wait, I’m Still Confused. Can You Recap Everything For Me? Photography courtesy of Metropolitan Brewing Be sure to hold this one up to the light of any harvest moon and enjoy ‘Wisconsin’s Real Red,’” writes the brewery in the beer’s Untappd description. By boiling a portion of the mash, we create a bright, dry maltiness,” says Tröegs Brewmaster and Co-Founder, John Trogner in an article for Brewbound. Oktoberfest-style– Normally falling under the style of Märzen, these beers are brewed outside the city limits of Munich. Again, if you buy an Oktoberfest-style beer in America, it will most likely be an amber Märzen. Technically only beers brewed by one of the six original breweries in Munich can officially use the term Oktoberfest (Oktoberfestbier). If you consider yourself to be a passionate beer drinker and have the space in your home, then yes, we'd say they're worth it.

Märzen— Known for brewing oft-forgotten or a bit off-the-beaten-path styles, Off Color keeps the tradition alive with their own Märzen— Waddle. Lowenbrau Oktoberfest: This beer is a classic Oktoberfest beer that is brewed in Munich. It is known for its rich, malty flavour and is one of the most popular beers at the festival. The answer is a little complicated. In Germany, Oktoberfest means beers that are brewed specifically for the Oktoberfest event in Munich.Once inserted into the machine, the beer keg is kept cool at a temperature of 3°C and can be consumed for up to 30 days. With the Pro dispenser, you can even adjust the temperature to your preference, perfectly matching the beer type. This way, your beverage retains all its freshness, flavors, and aromas, providing the ultimate draft beer experience at home. Whether you prefer a refreshing golden lager, a rich and dark stout, or a hop-forward IPA, these kegs will ensure that your beverage is dispensed at its optimum quality. Each keg contains 6 liters of your favorite drink, allowing you to serve up to 11 pints before needing to replace the keg.

Märzen— Elsewhere Brewing just continues to impress us with every new beer they send our way (I guess we were right when we named them one of our < ”10 Best Breweries to Watch in 2021.” Märzen— One of the best lager-focused breweries in the entire country does the ultimate justice with its version of an Oktoberfest. Festbier— Considered the authentic and original Oktoberfest Bier, Hofbräu Oktoberfestbier, falls under the Festbier category, served at the actual Oktoberfest celebration in Munich.

But then, Firestone Walker injects its own DNA, partially lagering Oaktoberfest in neutral oak barrels. After all, Co-Founders Adam Firestone and David Walker started the twenty-seven-year-old brewery as an exclusively barrel-fermented business! Oh, and did we mention the royal family provided beer and food free of charge? So much fun was had by all that the festival became a yearly celebration. Uniquely, the brewery served the Festbier in smaller kölsch-sized glasses in its own version of kölsch service. The event went swimmingly, enough so, that New Image plans to blow out its Oktoberfest celebrations over five weekends this year.

Pouring a burning gold, Athletic’s Oktoberfest hit us first with some really nice floralness on the nose from the Hallertau Mittelfrüh hops. For our part, we wanted to recognize the holiday by digging into its history. Above all, we’ll clarify the exact difference between Oktoberfest, Märzen, and Festbiers. Lastly, we’ll give you a few updated recommendations of our favorite classic German and current American versions to try.

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Some might argue that it’s worth visiting Denver in late September / early October for something other than the Great American Beer Festival. And if you do happen to be there for GABF, maybe consider making a side trip to Bierstadt Lagerhaus to snag a stein of their Oktoberfest (oh, and also this Slow Pour Pilsner is a can’t-miss). Firestone Walker Brewing Company – Paso Robles, CA Photography courtesy of Firestone Walker Brewing Company Märzen— Developed over 200 years ago to celebrate the original Munich Oktoberfest, this amber full-bodied bier has a rich malt flavor and dark toffee notes with an underlying fruitiness and masterful hop balance. Drink Paulaner Oktoberfest Märzen to instantly turn your home into an Oktoberfest celebration. Prost!