California Lagers (2023)

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  1. bcm119

    bcm119 Savant (1,195) Feb 17, 2001 California
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    Original Pattern Oktoberfest is pretty tasty. Drank from the can in a parking lot so I couldn't evaluate color or head retention, but it tasted more along the lines of a rich marzen than a festbier.
     
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  2. dvnbtn

    dvnbtn Zealot (504) Sep 9, 2012 California
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    I’ve never been a big fan of the style. I find them too sweet for my liking, at least based on what I’ve had from multiple breweries in recent years. Sam Tierney of Firestone Walker tweeted something along the lines of, if you can session this type of beer, it needs more work. I agree with his assessment of the style here in the US that they are on the sweeter side and lack balance.

    I hesitate to reference the imports we get out here in the States to really gauge the quality. I might try to hit up Rasselbock out here to see what they’re tapping during Oktoberfest.

    Curious to hear y’all’s opinion on this style.
     
    #162 dvnbtn, Sep 16, 2023
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  3. ChazMania

    ChazMania Savant (1,028) Jun 13, 2006 California

    I love Festbier and drink alot of them. Eppig is king, others I've had this year are: Alesmith is good a bit on the sweet side; Society very good; Burgeons is a Helles Lager fest just as Pizzaports is a Helles Lager- both are very good. I think Eppig's Festbier is my all time favorite American made German style lager.
     
    #163 ChazMania, Sep 18, 2023
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  4. unlikelyspiderperson

    unlikelyspiderperson Grand Pooh-Bah (3,966) Mar 12, 2013 California
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    The only california fest bier I've had so far is Firestone Oaktoberfest. It's a very good amber oktoberfest
     
    #164 unlikelyspiderperson, Sep 18, 2023
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  5. dvnbtn

    dvnbtn Zealot (504) Sep 9, 2012 California
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    I didn’t realize I had a typo on my paraphrase of Sam Tierney’s threaded tweet regarding Festbier here in the US.

    “If you can’t sit down and drink several liters of this style without getting tired of it, you need to keep working on it. I don’t even think that means it needs to be super pale, just dry and with enough hops to keep the finish away from cloying territory.”
     
    #165 dvnbtn, Sep 18, 2023
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  6. jts211

    jts211 Savant (1,109) Aug 5, 2018 Pennsylvania
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    Death & Taxes by Moonlight Brewing Co.

    Somehow this beer survived shipment without leaking, lol! Nice roasty flavor followed by a little dryness and earthiness.

    Thanks @bret27

    [​IMG]

     
    #166 jts211, Sep 22, 2023
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  7. jts211

    jts211 Savant (1,109) Aug 5, 2018 Pennsylvania
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    9 5/16 °P by Moonlight Brewing Co.

    Nice khaki head that quickly dissipated. notes of dark breads, light roasty flavor followed by a little dryness. Not quite as bitter as death & taxes.

    Thanks @bret27

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    #167 jts211, Sep 24, 2023
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  8. dcgunman

    dcgunman Pooh-Bah (2,682) Jul 1, 2009 California
    BA4LYFE Society Pooh-Bah Trader

    My favorite pils this year.
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    :beers:
     
    #168 dcgunman, Sep 26, 2023
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  9. Resistance88

    Resistance88 Grand Pooh-Bah (3,462) Apr 9, 2015 California
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    Highly recommend anything Lager/Pils from Homage

    Superior Festbier canned 10/9
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  10. Resistance88

    Resistance88 Grand Pooh-Bah (3,462) Apr 9, 2015 California
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    Credit Czech [ Garnet Lager]
    Firestone Walker Propagator
    Lucky to be close enough to FW to get my fix
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    #170 Resistance88, Oct 16, 2023
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  11. Resistance88

    Resistance88 Grand Pooh-Bah (3,462) Apr 9, 2015 California
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    This is one of the best beers at Trader Joes. Passed right by the mid Ayingers for this one

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  12. ISaidDankNotDrank

    ISaidDankNotDrank Aspirant (298) Oct 23, 2016 California

    Thumbs up way up on the Superior, bought a 4 pack last weekend, and the 4 pack cost only $8!
     
    #172 ISaidDankNotDrank, Oct 27, 2023
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  13. Resistance88

    Resistance88 Grand Pooh-Bah (3,462) Apr 9, 2015 California
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    In comparison to their sours/wilds the pricing on the lagers/pils packs is a steal . It also helps thst the quality is top tier.
     
    #173 Resistance88, Oct 27, 2023
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  14. unlikelyspiderperson

    unlikelyspiderperson Grand Pooh-Bah (3,966) Mar 12, 2013 California
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    Paternal Instinct from Moonlight is drinking super nice right now. Great pilsner with a slightly modern hopping approach. Freaking delicious
     
    #174 unlikelyspiderperson, Oct 28, 2023
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  15. bcm119

    bcm119 Savant (1,195) Feb 17, 2001 California
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    Moonlight is doing $1 shipping on cases for November.
     
    #175 bcm119, Nov 10, 2023
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  16. Aztec_Chris

    Aztec_Chris Crusader (421) May 7, 2015 California

    Can’t wait for next Saturday, the Low & Slow Lager Fest at Bagby. Always a great time and so many great breweries.
     
    #176 Aztec_Chris, Nov 10, 2023
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  17. ChazMania

    ChazMania Savant (1,028) Jun 13, 2006 California

    I may go to that as well.
     
    #177 ChazMania, Nov 10, 2023
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  18. Resistance88

    Resistance88 Grand Pooh-Bah (3,462) Apr 9, 2015 California
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    This has become one of my favorite beers in recent times
    Dead Cowboy from LA Ale Works
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  19. Resistance88

    Resistance88 Grand Pooh-Bah (3,462) Apr 9, 2015 California
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    These guys are a godsend
    Been straying away from hunting new Imperial Stouts cuz they're all a syrupy mess and been consistently slamming Lagers this year
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    #179 Resistance88, Dec 4, 2023
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  20. Resistance88

    Resistance88 Grand Pooh-Bah (3,462) Apr 9, 2015 California
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    I call this one CALIFORNIA GOLD
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    #180 Resistance88, Dec 4, 2023
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