2021 Fall Beer Releases/Sightings

Yeah, I was waiting to actually see one show up on the shelf before I started the thread, but hey, lets get it started! Shiner has already released their Oktoberfest to the distributors, but depending on region, is when it will show up. I was told that they still have a ton of Peach Wheat that the distributor has to sell before they'll start stocking the stores. But I've also been told by a few stores that they should have it by next week. Altstadt also has their Oktoberfest out, but it is only currently available at the brewery, with an unknown distribution date. Cibolo Creek Brewing in Boerne tapped their Oktoberfest on July 1st, but they don't distribute. As far as out-of-state breweries go, I know Founders and Left Hand have announced their Oktoberfest to be released in August. I've also seen Untappd check-in's showing Leinenkugel's Oktoberfest to already be out. Aside from that, I'm still waiting for the German imports to arrive (which won't happen soon enough).

 

I found Hacker Pschorr Oktoberfest Marzen about three weeks ago, at Total Wine, based off the beer finder results on the Paulaner website. I thought it could be an early seasonal, but after some research, it appears Hacker Pschorr makes their "Oktoberfest Marzen" year round now and only releases their "Oktoberfestbier" seasonally.

 

Now it starts (for me at least)! Real Ale has begun distributing this year’s Oktoberfests!! https://share.icloud.com/photos/0GsLaPrlx-hxa3ruAOhH5qYFg

 

One of my favorite times of the year!!

 

For my area, the seasonal creep is actually slow this year. By this time last year, there were at least five Oktoberfest on the shelf, whereas this year we barely have three. Today, Southern Star and Left Hand hit the shelves, along with Real Ale from last week. I’m just not used to it being this slow, but thankful they’re at least showing up. Now where are the German ones? Prost!!

 

Just checked TW Norfolk on Untappd... Schlafly Pumpkin just came in...

its July 28th.

 

Sam Adams Octoberfest just landed in my area. Not the best, and a bit too sweet IMO, but my wife likes it. That makes four distributed Oktoberfest so far, along with two local brewpubs releasing theirs on draft (Cibolo Creek and Longtab). Altstadt has sent theirs to distributors, so just waiting for it to show up.

 

Altstadt Oktoberfest is now on the shelf. Stave, in New Braunfels, also posted that they have the Paulaner Oktoberfestbier (wiesn), but I have yet to see any German Oktoberfests on the shelf yet, aside from the usual Spaten and Hacker Pschorr.

 

Just got back from a trip to Tennessee and am now finding a more steady stream of Oktoberfests showing up. Strange thing, Tennessee had Shiner Oktoberfest on their shelves a good week before it showed up in my area (about an hour away from the brewery). Paulaner Oktoberfestbier has finally hit the shelf here too, but so far its only the one liter can/mug, not the four pack, and the only German one I've seen to date. I also saw that Live Oak has released both versions of their Oktoberfest, including their Smoketoberfest, but that may be a brewery release only (but oh so good). I also found this years Sierra Nevada Oktoberfest, so I'm looking forward to trying it when I get home tonight! Prost!!

 

Any Ayinger spottings in Houston?