Northeast Oktoberfest Thread (2023)

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  1. AlcahueteJ

    AlcahueteJ Grand Pooh-Bah (3,242) Dec 4, 2004 Massachusetts
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    Figured I'd start a separate thread since the other one is 11 pages long.

    Prost!
     
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  2. AlcahueteJ

    AlcahueteJ Grand Pooh-Bah (3,242) Dec 4, 2004 Massachusetts
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  3. Dave_32

    Dave_32 Devotee (390) Apr 7, 2015 Massachusetts

    Paulaner brewed in April at Kappys. Really enjoyed my 4 pack and will be back for more. I am ready for a season change
     
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  4. AlcahueteJ

    AlcahueteJ Grand Pooh-Bah (3,242) Dec 4, 2004 Massachusetts
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    A couple weeks ago I already snagged a four pack of Paulaner Oktoberfestbier in cans and Hacker Pschorr Oktoberfest, packaged April and May respectively if I recall. These were at Malden Fine Wines.

    Saw Paulaner Marzen and Oktoberfestbier 12 packs at Total Wine in Everett.


    At Wegmans in Medford:

    Sierra Nevada Oktoberfest (canned 7/14)
    Ayinger Oktoberfest four pack (I think the number was 3153 on the bottle...it tasted great so whatever)
    Spaten Oktoberfest (it's out on the floor, green bottles, I wouldn't grab those) bottled in December though
    Weihenstephan Festbier (bottled in April I believe)
    Copper Legend four pack cans (forget the date, sometime in July)
    Bells Oktoberfest (didn't check date)
    Victor Festbier (didn't check date)
     
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  5. Jbrews

    Jbrews Pooh-Bah (2,214) Aug 6, 2013 New Hampshire
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    I’ll miss you 2022 thread
     
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  6. KP7

    KP7 Pooh-Bah (1,605) Feb 8, 2021 Massachusetts
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    Jack's Abby Munich Fest is now out as well. It doesn't say beer hall exclusive on the can so I'm assuming it is hitting distro.

    Also, a disappointing note that their fest variety pack is copper legend, Munich fest, post shift, and house lager. I was really hoping for an oktoberfest only pack.
     
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  7. floozbag54

    floozbag54 Devotee (337) Mar 25, 2015 Massachusetts
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    Wegman’s in Burlington is currently putting CL four packs, as well as Pumpkin Crop on the shelf. They did not get Fest or the variety packs in yet.
     
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  8. pbrian

    pbrian Pooh-Bah (2,118) Feb 8, 2001 Connecticut
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    East Rock Ofest is beautiful again this year, as expected. If anyone's wondering....
     
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  9. Genuine

    Genuine Maven (1,347) May 7, 2009 Connecticut

    Vacationed this past weekend in Maine and thought maybe I'd see more Oktoberfest's out but I don't recall seeing any.
     
    #9 Genuine, Aug 8, 2023
  10. Manfrombelmonty

    Manfrombelmonty Savant (1,165) Sep 12, 2010 Massachusetts

    it doesn’t have blood orange wheat…it wins

    Also they need to stick those missing 3 house lagers from the old 15pk somewhere
     
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  11. Manfrombelmonty

    Manfrombelmonty Savant (1,165) Sep 12, 2010 Massachusetts

    Copper legend is a wee bit copper penny this year.

    Notch Fest is lovely.
     
    #11 Manfrombelmonty, Aug 9, 2023
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  12. AlcahueteJ

    AlcahueteJ Grand Pooh-Bah (3,242) Dec 4, 2004 Massachusetts
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    Where'd you find Notch Fest in MA?
     
    #12 AlcahueteJ, Aug 9, 2023
  13. Manfrombelmonty

    Manfrombelmonty Savant (1,165) Sep 12, 2010 Massachusetts

    I’m on the border.

    The City Seabrook NH had it this past weekend.
     
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  14. rhino88888888

    rhino88888888 Zealot (694) Dec 12, 2013 Massachusetts
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    Dorchester Brewing's Oktoberfest will be Sept 15-17.

    "FOUR new releases: Festbier, Helles, Dunkelweizen, Schwarzbier – and an All-German Flight featuring all four. AND limited-time (and limited inventory) German Mixed 4-Packs available to-go from the taproom! All four German styles will also be available in full liter pours in a limited-edition Dorchester-branded stein (additional purchase for the stein)"

    https://www.dorchesterbrewing.com/events/event/oktoberfest-2023/
     
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  15. Rysk22

    Rysk22 Savant (1,240) Nov 12, 2014 Massachusetts
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    I've yet to check out their updated spot. This may be just the motivation I need
     
    #15 Rysk22, Aug 10, 2023
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  16. AlcahueteJ

    AlcahueteJ Grand Pooh-Bah (3,242) Dec 4, 2004 Massachusetts
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    Hmm, don't think those are all new. They've been doing the German flight thing for a few years with at least the Festbier always on there. Historically it's been an odd one too (not necessarily bad) with an ABV around 5%.

    It's a really nice space, particularly the roof deck. And it's a short walk to Long Live.
     
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  17. yuppiescum

    yuppiescum Zealot (519) Jun 4, 2009 Massachusetts

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  18. AlcahueteJ

    AlcahueteJ Grand Pooh-Bah (3,242) Dec 4, 2004 Massachusetts
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  19. SUjunkie

    SUjunkie Zealot (597) Aug 3, 2004 Rhode Island

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  20. goodbyeohio

    goodbyeohio Pooh-Bah (2,312) Jul 13, 2004 Connecticut
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    I picked up Berkshire Life on Marzen OF at CTBM in Newington this past week, wanna say it's 2-3 weeks old. Sooooo malty.
     
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