Sierra Nevada's Oktoberfest collaboration brewery is Brauhaus Riegele of Augsburg, Germany

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  1. HeislerGold

    HeislerGold Zealot (577) Oct 19, 2013 Michigan

    Brauhaus Riegele (Est. 1386) of Augsburg, Germany.

    From the label:
    "We partnered with one of Germany's oldest breweries - Brauhaus Riegele - to create a true festival beer unlike any other brewed in the USA. Using traditional techniques and ingredients, we're bringing the style back to its authentic roots with a deep golden color, delicate hop note and rich malt complexity."

    Neck label:
    "Brewed in collaboration with Brauhaus Riegele of Augsburg, Germany, this Oktoberfest lager is deep golden in color and rich with malt flavor from the use of traditional German Steffi barley."

    6%ABV
     
    #1 HeislerGold, May 20, 2015
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  2. steveh

    steveh Grand Pooh-Bah (4,174) Oct 8, 2003 Illinois
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    Hmm. Riegele's current Märzen has no reviews -- someone needs to get on this! :wink:
     
    #2 steveh, May 20, 2015
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  3. bluehende

    bluehende Initiate (0) Dec 10, 2010 Delaware

    Why do they tease us with this now. Of course it may be out in a month.
     
    #3 bluehende, May 20, 2015
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  4. HeislerGold

    HeislerGold Zealot (577) Oct 19, 2013 Michigan

    An article about the collaboration here.
    Labels can be viewed here.
     
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  5. TonyLema1

    TonyLema1 Pooh-Bah (2,890) Nov 19, 2008 South Carolina
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    I don't know if I'd commit to a 6 pack, but I'd try a pint or a single...usually Oktoberfest styles disappoint me
     
    #5 TonyLema1, May 20, 2015
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  6. Domingo

    Domingo Grand Pooh-Bah (4,252) Apr 23, 2005 Colorado
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    Sounds great. Count me in.
     
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  7. herrburgess

    herrburgess Grand Pooh-Bah (3,077) Nov 4, 2009 South Carolina
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    Interesting quote from the article: "Sierra Nevada on the other hand will develop more presence in Continental Europe. Steve Grossman was talking to a number of German distributors on his visit to Berlin from what we heard."

    Looks like Stone will posibly have some competition in its "new" market.
     
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  8. THANAT0PSIS

    THANAT0PSIS Pooh-Bah (2,275) Aug 3, 2010 Wisconsin
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    So it's a different brewery every year for the Oktoberfest, right? I love this idea.
     
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  9. jsrose16

    jsrose16 Initiate (0) Nov 5, 2014 Illinois

    Looking forward to it. Love the "Oktoberfest style"
     
    #9 jsrose16, May 20, 2015
  10. Providence

    Providence Pooh-Bah (2,652) Feb 24, 2010 Rhode Island
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    Shoot, where do I sign up?
     
    #10 Providence, May 20, 2015
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  11. JackHorzempa

    JackHorzempa Grand Pooh-Bah (3,375) Dec 15, 2005 Pennsylvania
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    The Weihenstephaner Oktoberfestbier that I purchased in September 2014 was brewed in April 2014. By this reckoning, the Sierra Nevada/Riegele Oktoberfest beer is already one month behind schedule!?!:confused:

    Cheers!
     
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  12. HeislerGold

    HeislerGold Zealot (577) Oct 19, 2013 Michigan

    It also seemed to say that the collaboration would be similar to Riegele's Dortmunder/Export lager, which I wasn't expecting.
     
    #12 HeislerGold, May 20, 2015
  13. PatrickCT

    PatrickCT Grand Pooh-Bah (3,776) Feb 18, 2015 Connecticut

    Isn't this early? Anyway, going to a Nibs of Steel release tonight.
     
    #13 PatrickCT, May 20, 2015
  14. t420o

    t420o Maven (1,272) Jul 16, 2009 California

    Wow! You're living in the future, man!
     
    #14 t420o, May 20, 2015
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  15. t420o

    t420o Maven (1,272) Jul 16, 2009 California

    I'm very excited about this beer. I love Oktoberfest beers and Sierra Nevada. Also, that label is awesome.
     
    #15 t420o, May 20, 2015
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  16. JackHorzempa

    JackHorzempa Grand Pooh-Bah (3,375) Dec 15, 2005 Pennsylvania
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    My post above states "2014". Whatcha talking about!?!:wink:

    Cheers!
     
    #16 JackHorzempa, May 20, 2015
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  17. steveh

    steveh Grand Pooh-Bah (4,174) Oct 8, 2003 Illinois
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    Pretty sure that's the plan -- which means that if this first one is outstanding... it won't be back next year. :slight_frown:
    Just the announcement, now they can get down to brewing. :slight_smile:
     
    #17 steveh, May 20, 2015
  18. LuskusDelph

    LuskusDelph Initiate (0) May 1, 2008 New Jersey

    The only Oktoberfests that disappoint me are the American ones.
    I've yet to have a single one that comes anywhere close to the Mäerzens from Germany. How I miss the old Löwenbrau Mäerzen that was discontinued many years ago. I still favor Hacker-Pschorr or Paulaner O-fest over any that are made here in the USA.

    I'll definitely try this one though, since SN has a great track record to begin with and is behind it with a German partner.
    I would only hope that it is something that has already been brewed has been lagering properly...it's just a little bit late to be just starting a true O'fest brew.
     
    #18 LuskusDelph, May 20, 2015
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  19. JackHorzempa

    JackHorzempa Grand Pooh-Bah (3,375) Dec 15, 2005 Pennsylvania
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    Since you live it NJ you really need to get yourself some Ramstein Oktoberfest next fall.

    Cheers!
     
    #19 JackHorzempa, May 20, 2015
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  20. steveh

    steveh Grand Pooh-Bah (4,174) Oct 8, 2003 Illinois
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    That was only really true in the days before modern refrigeration. I'm not worried about this one and am looking forward to it because of, as you said, the partnership with a Germ... uh, Bavarian brewery.
     
    #20 steveh, May 20, 2015
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