Mmmmm...Oktoberfest!

Erik Tracy
Erik Tracy Posts: 4,673
edited October 2011 in The Clubhouse
I just love this time of year....the Oktoberfest brews are hopin'...:D

We have a local brewery in SD - Karl Strauss - which comes out with a nice seasonal brew.

I also like Spaten's Oktoberfest, too.

What are your favorites?

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  • strider
    strider Posts: 2,568
    edited September 2010
    Historically Spaten's good but not my favorite, but this year's version is outstanding. If I had to pick one beer for the rest of my life it would be a strong contender.

    Paulaner is pretty good, as is Hacker Pschorr. The Augustiner I had was disappointing considering it's price and reputation.
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  • messiah
    messiah Posts: 1,790
    edited September 2010
    Pauliner and Haufbrau for true octoberfest. New Belgium Hoptober for fall seasonal.
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  • Polkitup2
    Polkitup2 Posts: 1,622
    edited September 2010
    I just cracked open a Surly Fest. Very nice. :cool:
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  • coolsax
    coolsax Posts: 1,824
    edited September 2010
    I love the fall and drinking the different October fest beers.. for mass produced american Samuel Adams Octoberfest is good stuff.. i also really like the Paulaener octoberfest as well.
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  • Knucklehead
    Knucklehead Posts: 3,602
    edited September 2010
    Another vote for Sam Adams. Brooklyn Oktoberfest is another good one.
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  • pitdogg2
    pitdogg2 Posts: 25,414
    edited September 2010
    Erdinger octoberfest is my fav with the Sam Adams octfest a close second only because more available in my area
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  • troy_b.
    troy_b. Posts: 29
    edited September 2010
    Love the Hacker Pschorr had some HB last night. One thing I will miss about this country.
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  • nadams
    nadams Posts: 5,877
    edited September 2010
    Berwick Brewing Co Oktoberfest.

    But you won't find it outside of sleepy little Berwick, PA.
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  • rayslifecycle
    rayslifecycle Posts: 511
    edited September 2010
    Oktoberfest tops my list of favorite beers!

    The nice thing about the Sam Adams version is that it is available in so many places....
    I too love the Brooklyn, Pauleener - heck - all of them and am always willing to try a new one.
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  • Cassidy
    Cassidy Posts: 87
    edited September 2010
    Glad to hear other folks like Sam Adams Octoberfest. Any suggestions that are similar or better?

    thanks
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  • Erik Tracy
    Erik Tracy Posts: 4,673
    edited September 2010
    Just got back from BevMo and they are stocking up on the Oktoberfest brews!

    Just got the following Oktoberfest brews:
    Becks
    Karl Strauss
    Spaten
    Paulaner
    Sam Adams

    I think I'm good for the weekend!!
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  • dorourke07
    dorourke07 Posts: 298
    edited September 2010
    I was a little dissapointed with Sierra Nevada's octoberfest this year. They are pretty good all around with their seasonal beers usually. Not as full bodied as I would have liked. Guess I just will have to keep drinking!
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  • messiah
    messiah Posts: 1,790
    edited September 2010
    dorourke07 wrote: »
    I was a little dissapointed with Sierra Nevada's octoberfest this year. They are pretty good all around with their seasonal beers usually. Not as full bodied as I would have liked. Guess I just will have to keep drinking!

    We thought Tumbler was good, but not a true octoberfest. Still tasty!
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  • dorourke07
    dorourke07 Posts: 298
    edited September 2010
    messiah wrote: »
    We thought Tumbler was good, but not a true octoberfest. Still tasty!

    To be fair its really a nut brown ale and not an octoberfest, so it belongs with the newcastles of the world.
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  • headrott
    headrott Posts: 5,496
    edited September 2010
    Beck's has been very good in the past. Haven't tried it this year yet. Spaten's is good and Sam Adams too. Lowenbrau's is good too.

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  • coolsax
    coolsax Posts: 1,824
    edited October 2010
    my wife picked up some Shiner Bock Octoberfest, Shiner is generally a Texas only beer, but it will be interesting to try this weekend.
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  • Erik Tracy
    Erik Tracy Posts: 4,673
    edited October 2010
    Been sipping and chillin' today - got the day off.

    Just some personal observations on the Oktoberfest brews.

    Tried the Becks, Spaten, and the local Karl Strauss.

    All have that dark honey color to them as you pour them.

    All have that Oktoberfest tight bubble w/ sweet malt flavor...mmmm

    The Becks does seem a bit 'pinched' at the end - a bit abrupt on the finish.

    The Spaten is long and smooth.

    The Karl Strauss has a very nice toasty oat background flavor going on - of the three I like this best so far!

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  • headrott
    headrott Posts: 5,496
    edited October 2010
    Erik the next time you go to BevMo pick up some Lowenbrau. You may like it, it's worth a try.

    Any chance of finding the Karl Strauss in Oregon you think? Or are they a small local only brewery?

    Greg
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  • Erik Tracy
    Erik Tracy Posts: 4,673
    edited October 2010
    headrott wrote: »
    Erik the next time you go to BevMo pick up some Lowenbrau. You may like it, it's worth a try.

    Any chance of finding the Karl Strauss in Oregon you think? Or are they a small local only brewery?

    Greg

    This time of year when I make my beer runs at BevMo, I pick up several six packs of just Oktoberfest. Next run I'll look for the Lowenbrau Oktoberfest. My BevMo stocks a couple more German selections that I just haven't gotten to yet for this year's Oktoberfest brews....ahhhh....such a burdensome task....:D

    Karl Strauss is local only as far as I know.

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  • superjunior
    superjunior Posts: 1,632
    edited October 2010
    sierra nevada celabration fest will be released on oct. 15. for all you hop-heads out there, this is one of the best beers you will ever try
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  • Erik Tracy
    Erik Tracy Posts: 4,673
    edited October 2010
    headrott wrote: »
    Erik the next time you go to BevMo pick up some Lowenbrau. You may like it, it's worth a try.

    Any chance of finding the Karl Strauss in Oregon you think? Or are they a small local only brewery?

    Greg

    Just got back from BevMo....

    I couldn't find any Lowenbrau Oktoberfest. :(

    I picked up 6 sixers of seasonal Oktoberfest
    * Karl Strauss
    * Sam Adams
    * Spaten
    * Becks
    * Paulaner
    * Hacker-Pschorr

    They are all chilling down.....my mouth is watering....!

    Did I mention I love this time of year? :D

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  • coolsax
    coolsax Posts: 1,824
    edited October 2010
    nice haul.. I'll be pulling out a few shiner octoberfests in just little bit tonight myself.
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  • messiah
    messiah Posts: 1,790
    edited October 2010
    Thanks Superjunior! As a hop head, I have to check it out!!
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  • Knucklehead
    Knucklehead Posts: 3,602
    edited October 2010
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  • Bobsama
    Bobsama Posts: 526
    edited October 2010
    I had a few of the Sam Adams Oktoberfests a few weeks ago. Decent beer--a bit fizzy but still better than your average.
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  • messiah
    messiah Posts: 1,790
    edited October 2010
    Had Magic Hat's Hex Ourtoberfest last night. Pretty tasty stuff.
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  • headrott
    headrott Posts: 5,496
    edited October 2010
    Erik Tracy wrote: »
    Just got back from BevMo....

    I couldn't find any Lowenbrau Oktoberfest. :(

    I picked up 6 sixers of seasonal Oktoberfest
    * Karl Strauss
    * Sam Adams
    * Spaten
    * Becks
    * Paulaner
    * Hacker-Pschorr

    They are all chilling down.....my mouth is watering....!

    Did I mention I love this time of year? :D

    I have not been into a BevMo in a while (they don't have them in Oregon because of the state liquor laws:(). I checked the BevMo web site and I couldn't find any lowenbrau listed on thir site?!?!? I know for a fact they used to cary both the malt liquor and the Oktoberfest (at this time of year) but they must have stopped carrying it.:mad: You must be able to find it somehwere though. It's worth seeking out. Still have not had the Beck's this year. I need to find it and try it out. Let us know if you find the Lowenbrau and also what you think of the Becks.

    Greg

    Edit: Also try the Warstiner Oktoberfest at BevMo. It's very good!
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  • mossbacked
    mossbacked Posts: 16
    edited October 2011
    I wonder if anyone made it to Oktoberfest in Munich this year? It's been a dream of mine for a long time, but not doable financialy.
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  • txcoastal1
    txcoastal1 Posts: 13,273
    edited October 2011
    coolsax wrote: »
    my wife picked up some Shiner Bock Octoberfest, Shiner is generally a Texas only beer, but it will be interesting to try this weekend.

    This was surprisingly a nice change...burnt myself out on Shiner awhile back, but enjoyed a 6pk last weekend...good brew from the home state

    Going to the TX Rennaissance Fest this weekend with some fellow brew enthusiasts this weeked...Happy Oktoberfest
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  • nadams
    nadams Posts: 5,877
    edited October 2011
    Berwick Brewing ran out of their Oktoberfest :(

    I should give my sister a call and see if she can get the Shiner variety and save it for me 'til Thanksgiving...
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