Battle of cheap octoberfests

Discussion in 'Beer Talk' started by rrock44, Aug 16, 2014.

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Which one do you prefer

  1. Sam Adams octoberfest

    85 vote(s)
    64.9%

  2. Widmer okto festival ale

    2 vote(s)
    1.5%

  3. They both taste the same dingus or tie

    6 vote(s)
    4.6%

  4. Other in $7 for sixer range, specify

    38 vote(s)
    29.0%
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  1. rrock44

    rrock44 Pooh-Bah (2,137) Oct 27, 2009 Washington
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    Went grocery shopping today and the wife grabbed a sixer of okto. I said let's grabbed Sam Adams as well and have a taste test. I have had both in the past and thought they were both decent. Both sixers came in under $7 (Widmer 6.88, Sam Adams 6.98). I thought SA's had a little better taste, but widmer was a little more creamier/velvetier going down. Both looked the same color wise, but widmer had a nicer head. My vote is a tie. Wouldn't turn either down.
     
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  2. TongoRad

    TongoRad Grand Pooh-Bah (3,884) Jun 3, 2004 New Jersey
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    Shiner is pretty legit.
     
    #2 TongoRad, Aug 16, 2014
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  3. Zorro

    Zorro Grand Pooh-Bah (3,258) Dec 25, 2003 California
    Pooh-Bah

    Becks Oktoberfest.

    Better than the name would make you think.
     
    #3 Zorro, Aug 16, 2014
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  4. beeragent

    beeragent Pooh-Bah (1,850) Aug 16, 2005 Texas
    Pooh-Bah

    My wife loves Sam Adams Oktoberfest, so we stock up on it.
     
    #4 beeragent, Aug 16, 2014
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  5. JuicesFlowing

    JuicesFlowing Initiate (0) Jul 5, 2009 Kansas

    I liked Widmer a lot. I also like Summit Fest Bier. Sam Adams tastes too metallic to me. Still, great beer style, one of my favorites.
     
    #5 JuicesFlowing, Aug 16, 2014
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  6. Brolo75

    Brolo75 Grand Pooh-Bah (3,134) Aug 10, 2013 California
    Pooh-Bah

    Just picked up Firestone Walker Oaktoberfest for $8.49.
     
    #6 Brolo75, Aug 16, 2014
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  7. bluejacket74

    bluejacket74 Grand Pooh-Bah (5,305) Jul 4, 2005 Ohio
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    For $6.99 a sixer, Yuengling's Oktoberfest is good.
     
    #7 bluejacket74, Aug 16, 2014
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  8. offthelevel_bytheplumb

    offthelevel_bytheplumb Maven (1,277) Aug 19, 2013 Illinois

    This is my answer too, but I do prefer to spend the extra dollar a six on Spaten just about every time.
    That's 2 recommendations for this beer I've seen from reputable BAs. We should all pull the trigger on this one!
     
    #8 offthelevel_bytheplumb, Aug 16, 2014
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  9. gatornation

    gatornation Grand High Pooh-Bah (10,388) Apr 18, 2007 Arizona
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    NG Staghorn is out this week it is great
     
    #9 gatornation, Aug 16, 2014
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  10. TongoRad

    TongoRad Grand Pooh-Bah (3,884) Jun 3, 2004 New Jersey
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    Ha! Thanks- actually, last year it was getting a bunch of positive chit chat here on BA, so I picked up a sixer myself. It's definitely made the way I like it, more toasty and light than the darker and heavier caramel of Sam Adams' version. Here's hoping you enjoy it. Cheers!
     
    #10 TongoRad, Aug 16, 2014
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  11. elektrikjester

    elektrikjester Initiate (0) Nov 15, 2008 Georgia

    Spaten Marzen. A notch below the best German Marzens, but at $7-8,. immensely drinkable and still better than many American-brewed Marzens.
     
    #11 elektrikjester, Aug 16, 2014
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  12. offthelevel_bytheplumb

    offthelevel_bytheplumb Maven (1,277) Aug 19, 2013 Illinois

    That's the way I prefer Oktoberfest beers too. I'll definitely be giving it a try soon.

    Cheers!
     
    #12 offthelevel_bytheplumb, Aug 16, 2014
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  13. drtth

    drtth Initiate (0) Nov 25, 2007 Pennsylvania
    In Memoriam

    Even a few of us non-reputable BAs thought last year's Shiner was a pretty good Oktoberfest, but I've not seen it yet this year.
     
    #13 drtth, Aug 16, 2014
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  14. rrock44

    rrock44 Pooh-Bah (2,137) Oct 27, 2009 Washington
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    Sounds like shiner's is legit. Sadly, we only get shiner's bock in my town.
     
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  15. Treyliff

    Treyliff Grand Pooh-Bah (5,025) Aug 10, 2010 West Virginia
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    Yuengling Oktoberfest goes for about $6 per 6pack, it's pretty decent too.
     
    #15 Treyliff, Aug 16, 2014
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  16. drtth

    drtth Initiate (0) Nov 25, 2007 Pennsylvania
    In Memoriam

    A suggestion? Talk to the folks who carry the Bock (preferably at the place where you do the most business) and see if there's anyway then can order it. Might just be that nobody has asked for it so they didn't stock it...
     
    #16 drtth, Aug 16, 2014
  17. rrock44

    rrock44 Pooh-Bah (2,137) Oct 27, 2009 Washington
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    Will keep my eyes out. Love Union Jack and other FW offerings. They usually are in the 10 - 11 dollar range in my town. Love octoberfests, they scream lazy Saturdays and college football to me.
     
    #17 rrock44, Aug 16, 2014
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  18. offthelevel_bytheplumb

    offthelevel_bytheplumb Maven (1,277) Aug 19, 2013 Illinois

    I've seen it, but I haven't bought it yet. For the record, I like a lot of the things you have to say, and I consider you reputable as well.
     
    #18 offthelevel_bytheplumb, Aug 16, 2014
  19. herrburgess

    herrburgess Grand Pooh-Bah (3,077) Nov 4, 2009 South Carolina
    Pooh-Bah

    had Shiner O'fest this year. Don't know if it was my high expectations, changing palate, or a slight recipe change (more crystal, or even chocolate malt?), but I was less than impressed with the most recent iteration.
     
    #19 herrburgess, Aug 16, 2014
  20. rrock44

    rrock44 Pooh-Bah (2,137) Oct 27, 2009 Washington
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    Good idea. The one chain grocery store in my town that carries shiner's bock says they will special order something. That's how I happened to get a hold of GI's bourbon county stout. Side story - No I didn't order it. But was in the right place at the right time. Was buying beer when the delivery guy shows up. See a case of BCBS (never see this, only the GI ipa). Immediately, I ask the delivery guy about it. He says someone ordered it in but only wanted a four pack. I said what are they going to do with the rest? He shrugs. I grabbed a 4 pack proceed to the checkout. Cashier has no idea what to ring it in for. She confirms you can special order. She goes and grabs another 4 pack for some reason. She decides to ring in for 11.99. I quickly ask, can I buy that 4 pack, too? I was thinking it would be closer to $20, based on pricing of beers in my town (seem higher than other places based on when someone posts a beer price check on something).

    Regardless, may have to try and special order this.
     
    #20 rrock44, Aug 16, 2014
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