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

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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.” 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. Today, Germany’s largest folk festival and one of the most famous beer festivals in the world normally welcomes over six million visitors. And has spawned local celebrations at breweries and bars across the globe. What Is the Difference between Oktoberfests, Märzens, and Festbiers? Photography courtesy of Brewery Silvaticus Ales and Lagers 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.

There are some wine and champagne options available within the tents if that is more your vibe or if you’re looking for a change instead of drinking beer all day. Just to point out as well that the legal drinking age at Oktoberfest is 16 but for spirits you would need to be 18. Are There Any Food Options? 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). Beer enthusiasts and connoisseurs alike can enjoy the PerfectDraft beer keg system, which offers a diverse selection of high-quality draught beers and ciders suitable for every palate. From the crisp and light taste of a classic lager to the bold flavors of an IPA, each keg delivers a taste experience that is unparalleled. A creamy foam almost like melted ice cream burst with a light floral, buttery biscuit on the nose. But dig underneath the delicate head and you’ll discover a clean, crisp Oktoberfest-style beer that’s not over the top or too fancy. 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.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! Their German hefe called Promised Marvels made our list of The 20 Best Beers to Drink in Fall 2021, but it’s their own 2023 Oktoberfest called Walk the Line that makes the cut here.

While other lagers will be available as a part of its “lager service,” Small-Tober will be the main feature. Märzen— Built to bring in the fall, Hopewell’s Oktoberfest captures the essence of this season in a can. Which is why we love it so much. Rich and malty with a hint of that Noble hop character, the aroma actually presented very juicy to us. 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. 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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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! Featuring both Midwestern and European malts along with German yeast and Wisconsin water, New Glarus’ version of the amber German lager marries the brewery’s Midwestern mentality with traditional German heritage. Personally, we like how the brewery describes the beer: “rich malt aroma, flavors of fresh toasted bread and golden brown biscuit tops with a clean, balanced bitterness.”

Basically, the Oktoberfest-style beers brewed in America are actually nothing like the Festbiers made for the real Oktoberfest in Germany. Instead, they align more closely with the original styles served in the 1870s. Smooth and rich from the plethora of malts, Whisper also includes just a…well…whisper of Noble hop character.Elsewhere’s version of an Oktoberfest is just super balanced and beautiful. And to us that is what the Oktoberfest style should be all about. No fuss, no muss, just the good stuff. As a result, the finished beer has a soft caress of French oak that makes this one of the most approachable, balanced Märzens on the market. For us, we get notes of chestnuts roasting over an open fire, like the ones you’d find at a Christmas market in Germany. There is a slight bitterness here, but it’s really more about the layered roastiness. Known here in America for roasty, malty notes, Oktoberfests, Märzens, and Festbiers are perfect pints when the weather turns cold. Whether you’re camping out with a classic Paulaner Oktoberfest Bier from the original Munich brewery or enjoying a contemporary Hopewell Brewing Oktoberfest , we’ve found the best beers to ring in the Oktoberfest season.

Festbiers– A strong golden German lager similar to a helles just maltier. The floralness and spiciness of Noble hops are more prevalent in this style. And they’re slightly meatier at 6-6.5% ABV. First pioneered by Paulaner, Festbiers today in Germany are THE official beer of Oktoberfest. Since 1818, Paulaner has brewed its Oktoberfest Bier, but it actually didn’t gain popularity at the annual celebration until much later. Today in the States, Oktoberfest is often used as a catchall encompassing Märzens and Festbiers. The Märzens here in America typically feature Munich and Caramel malts for beers that tend to be redder, maltier, and slightly sweeter.And that’s what this beer is all about. Released just this past week, Bierstadt’s version stays true to the Märzen style.