Favorite Oktoberfest beers

It's that time of year, isn't it?

Spaten, Ayinger, Hacker-Pschorr, Paulaner, new Sierra Nevada.

Those documented, I haven't had the chance to try some of my usual favorites yet this year: Sprecher, Lakefront, Hofbrau, Summit, Schell's...

I also hear that Kirby Nelson has finally brewed a new Okto at his new haunt, Wisconsin Brewing, but I haven't seen it yet.

 

GLBC Oktoberfest hands down

 

Had the freshest Hofbrau (7+ wks) I've ever had, and it was stupendous. Big Weihenstephaner fan, as I tend to prefer the paler wies'n style, though I also dig Ayinger's take, which is amber.

This year's SN is definitely nice too.

 

Summit makes a kick ass Oktoberfest.

Milwaukee Brewing Co's Hoptoberfest is pretty awesome as well.

 

I actually really enjoy the Sam Adams Oktoberfest.

 

I can attest to that. Really impressed me.

But I'm one of those crazies who prefer the American counterparts to most any foreign style

 

Ayinger, no doubt...but the Sierra Nevada offering was pretty solid

 

If you can get Millstream, they make a fantastic Oktoberfest. 2nd in my book to Ayinger. I definitely love the Summit Oktoberfest and Spaten. Mmmm. I'm actually really happy this year about these beers coming out early(and by early I mean in summer when it's still hot out).

 

My favorite Oktoberfest/Marzen of this season (and past seasons) is Sly Fox Oktoberfest. I even prefer it to my German brewed favorites of Ayinger, Weihenstephan and others.

Cheers!

 

Agreed. I've been finding some of their leftovers from the Spring pack for .79 a single and they are still phenomenal despite being slightly past date

 

sam adams kills it with their octoberfest. boil brats in it while smashing it right out of the bottle, haters go drink swill.

 

I'm interested in the new SN Okto that has been mentioned here, they are contracting with a German brewery correct?

 

Brooklyn makes a good one.

 

Basically. They worked with Brauhaus Riegele this year. They work with a different German brewer every year.

 

Love the style. New Glarus Staghorn is probably my favorite.

 

I think it can definitely hang with the big boys (something that not many American brewers can claim), but my tasting last year had it just under them in terms of preference. I still will probably get some this year, because the cans are certainly handy that time of year.

That all depends on how much Hofbrau, Spaten and Sierra Nevada I eventually wind up with. Hofbrau is my #1 overall as well as fave in the pale style, and Spaten is my fave in the amber style. I can't get enough of either of those guys.

 

Great Lakes makes my favorite to date, and I can't really imagine a better/more enjoyable example of the style. Sierra has that collabo this year, which I'm very curious about. They all should be hitting the shelves soon!!!

 

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