Local-ish Oktoberfest beers

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  1. CB_Michigan

    CB_Michigan Pooh-Bah (1,552) Sep 4, 2014 Illinois
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    Having Maplewood’s Festbier right now.
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    It’s kind of a hybrid but definitely leans towards the Märzen style. I like it. It’s nice and easy-drinking, but maybe a bit heavy for a day-long party. It’s not super hoppy or sweet and there’s some nice bread notes but it got progressively more caramely as it warmed. Still, it’s a pretty nice local effort.
     
    #81 CB_Michigan, Oct 11, 2020
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    Jbuitron Aspirant (281) Sep 11, 2015 Illinois

    Annual Joetoberfest blind beer tasting was a bit smaller on the guest list this year but it happened in spite of COVID. The participants were 2nd Shift, 4 Hands Fest beer, The Kaiser by Avery Brewing, New Oberphalz, Civil Life, Great Lakes, Lake Front Brewery, and Revolution Brewing. My personal favorites were Civil Life, Revolution, and the Kaiser. For the group (8 total tasters) 1st place went to the Kaiser, 2nd place to Lakefront Brewery, and 3rd place to Civil Life.
     
    #82 Jbuitron, Oct 12, 2020
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    mbockstruck30 Pooh-Bah (1,800) Dec 31, 2010 Illinois
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    Love Civil Life. STL’s equivalent to Dovetail.
     
    #83 mbockstruck30, Oct 12, 2020
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    FBarber Grand High Pooh-Bah (7,325) Mar 5, 2016 Illinois
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    While I love Dovetail, I'd take Civil Life over Dovetail.
     
    #84 FBarber, Oct 12, 2020
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    HouseofWortship Pooh-Bah (2,735) May 3, 2016 Illinois
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    Wife picked up a New Glarus variety pack (she probably got it for herself), but said she got it because she knew I wanted an Oktoberfest beer. I gotta say, Staghorn is exactly what I didn't know I wanted.
     
    #85 HouseofWortship, Oct 31, 2020
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