"imperial" Oktoberfest

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  1. Urk1127

    Urk1127 Grand Pooh-Bah (3,790) Jul 2, 2014 New Jersey
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    Enjoying a left hand Oktoberfest. So robust and strong and malty. I know its not a "real" thing but if we can coin the term here and now what Oktoberfest beers would you consider....

    Left Hand Oktoberfest almost 7% the highest ive seen and the flavors are intense

    DuClaw Mad Bishop is so toasty its ridiculous also higher abv than ive seen

    Discuss?
     
    #1 Urk1127, Oct 11, 2015
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  2. Boverhof3

    Boverhof3 Initiate (0) Dec 25, 2006 Michigan

    Big Eddy Über-Oktoberfest

    8.5% ABV

    it's REAL NICE....
     
    #2 Boverhof3, Oct 11, 2015
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  3. DrumKid003

    DrumKid003 Initiate (0) Aug 10, 2013 Oklahoma

    This was my go to Oktoberfest before they stopped distributing it to Oklahoma about 3 years ago.
     
    #3 DrumKid003, Oct 11, 2015
  4. nicholasofcusa

    nicholasofcusa Initiate (0) Jan 14, 2006 Florida

    Avery Kaiser and Boulder Dragonhosen are 10.2 and 9.0 respectively, according to this site. I have never tried either.
     
    #4 nicholasofcusa, Oct 11, 2015
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  5. AlcahueteJ

    AlcahueteJ Grand Pooh-Bah (3,242) Dec 4, 2004 Massachusetts
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    Couldn't a Maibock and/or Doppelbock be considered an "Imperial Oktoberfest"?
     
    #5 AlcahueteJ, Oct 11, 2015
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  6. Jacobier10

    Jacobier10 Grand Pooh-Bah (3,102) Feb 23, 2004 New Jersey
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    #6 Jacobier10, Oct 11, 2015
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  7. Scrapss

    Scrapss Pooh-Bah (2,220) Nov 15, 2008 Pennsylvania
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    Dragonhosen. Probably needs some age to cool it down. It is super hot and almost too much young.
     
    #7 Scrapss, Oct 11, 2015
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  8. qchic

    qchic Maven (1,303) Jul 6, 2004 Maryland

    Not a style that needs the imperial treatment. IMHO.
     
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  9. Jacobier10

    Jacobier10 Grand Pooh-Bah (3,102) Feb 23, 2004 New Jersey
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    Agreed. Sort of defeats the purpose. Much like an imperial pilsner.
     
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  10. Urk1127

    Urk1127 Grand Pooh-Bah (3,790) Jul 2, 2014 New Jersey
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    Imperial Hefeweizen brewed with actual bananas lol.
     
    #10 Urk1127, Oct 11, 2015
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  11. Jacobier10

    Jacobier10 Grand Pooh-Bah (3,102) Feb 23, 2004 New Jersey
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    My wife would go *pinkie to mouth* bananas for this.
     
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  12. Raime

    Raime Pooh-Bah (1,935) Jun 4, 2012 North Korea
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    @nicholasofcusa found the highest and most widely available I saw.

    To me, a high ABV Oktoberfest would just ruin the experience. It is only a lager after all.
     
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  13. elektrikjester

    elektrikjester Initiate (0) Nov 15, 2008 Georgia

    Avery The Kaiser manages the rare feat of being an Imperial while tasting like a Marzen. The expected maltiness and spiciness associated with the style are there. There's no mistaking The Kaiser for a Doppelbock.

    A real shame that ATL didn't receive any this year.
     
    #13 elektrikjester, Oct 11, 2015
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  14. Hrodebert

    Hrodebert Savant (1,024) Sep 2, 2013 Michigan
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    Couldn't agree more.
    The drink-ability is what makes it one of my favorites.
     
    #14 Hrodebert, Oct 11, 2015
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  15. JMS1512

    JMS1512 Initiate (0) Feb 18, 2013 New Jersey

    I'll vouch for the Dragonhosen. Drinks deceptively easy.
     
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  16. ZAP

    ZAP Grand Pooh-Bah (4,048) Dec 1, 2001 Minnesota
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    I've always thought Summit Ofest pushes the boundaries towards that....pretty boozy...rich.....
     
    #16 ZAP, Oct 11, 2015
  17. MastaaaGrillaaa

    MastaaaGrillaaa Initiate (0) Feb 10, 2015 Ohio
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    I've had The Kaiser, a little too boozy and I typically like higher ABV stuff. I laid one down and will be doing a side by side with this years in the near future. GLBC hitting theirs at 7.5% is right on for me.
     
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  18. rather

    rather Initiate (0) May 31, 2013 California

    right and meant to be consumed en masse
     
    #18 rather, Oct 11, 2015
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  19. Jeffreysan

    Jeffreysan Initiate (0) Apr 12, 2013 Virginia

    Overall, I'd agree with you, but that said, Avery's The Kaiser is spectacular! I look forward to it every year, and I ap always include it in my Oktoberfest festivities.
     
    #19 Jeffreysan, Oct 11, 2015
  20. Raime

    Raime Pooh-Bah (1,935) Jun 4, 2012 North Korea
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    Yep, only a lager given special affinity because it's German. Don't get me wrong, There are some fantastic Oktoberfests, But some people treat it like the second coming of whichever messiah they believe in and I don't find it as special as they do.

    But hey, that's just my opinion :wink:
     
    #20 Raime, Oct 11, 2015
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