Your Top Oktoberfest Beers

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  1. cYmYr

    cYmYr Savant (1,035) May 21, 2013 Pennsylvania

    Readily available in German imports, would be Ayinger and Spaten. Domestic Craft, are Samuel Adams, Brooklyn, and a host of others readily available locally or regionally. It's a popular seasonal style to our good fortune. ^^
     
    #141 cYmYr, Aug 11, 2013
  2. Bierman9

    Bierman9 Grand Pooh-Bah (5,313) Dec 20, 2001 New Hampshire
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    Anyone had Brooklyns lately? About 5-6 years ago I thought that was the most authentic US version.... Haven't had it in a while.... When I am in Munich for The Fest, I actually prefer Spaten and then Augustiner. Hofbrau has grown on me recently, while at The Fest.... Prosit!
     
    #142 Bierman9, Aug 11, 2013
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  3. mellowmark

    mellowmark Savant (1,018) Mar 31, 2010 Utah

    Only readily avialable in MN but I couldn't resist bringing up most likely my favorite beer from Surly, SurlyFest. Not necessarily a traditional Octoberfest beer, but damn is it good. Weihenstephaner is always a great choice.
     
    #143 mellowmark, Aug 11, 2013
  4. dennis3951

    dennis3951 Initiate (0) Mar 6, 2008 New Jersey

    I was about to say Brooklyn. Haven't seen it yet this year but it is always one of the best Oktoberfests.
     
    #144 dennis3951, Aug 11, 2013
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  5. Ragnarok88

    Ragnarok88 Initiate (0) May 30, 2013 Minnesota


    Surlyfest is a rye beer, but a damn good one.
     
    #145 Ragnarok88, Aug 11, 2013
  6. fuzzylogic

    fuzzylogic Initiate (0) Nov 16, 2008 Pennsylvania

    Yep, everything TongoRad said.
     
    #146 fuzzylogic, Aug 11, 2013
  7. Crafty99

    Crafty99 Initiate (0) Mar 3, 2013 Massachusetts

    Geary's Autumn Ale

    Not a lager, but damn good!
     
    #147 Crafty99, Aug 11, 2013
  8. Feel_the_Darkness

    Feel_the_Darkness Initiate (0) Oct 17, 2012 Virginia

    Ayinger is great. Straight butterscotch, caramel.

    Hacker Pschorr is a perfect, absolutely perfect, marzen representation.

    If you've never had Erdinger's Oktober-weizen, GO FIND IT. Interesting style mix that works out wonderfully.

    Hofbrau's Okto is good, if you enjoy a malty Helles you'll like that.

    Honestly it's a hard style to go wrong with IMO.
     
    #148 Feel_the_Darkness, Aug 11, 2013
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  9. Roguer

    Roguer Grand High Pooh-Bah (7,811) Mar 25, 2013 Connecticut
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    For availability, Sam is actually quite good. If you haven't tried it, pick up a Spaten; you won't be disappointed.
     
    #149 Roguer, Aug 11, 2013
  10. Rbodacious

    Rbodacious Zealot (613) Jan 1, 2009 Virginia

    Nice call.I just thought of good old' Spaten.I first sampled it on tap in the PNW years ago.Good Stuff.
     
    #150 Rbodacious, Aug 11, 2013
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  11. TongoRad

    TongoRad Grand Pooh-Bah (3,884) Jun 3, 2004 New Jersey
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    It seems I'm late to the party, but fwiw I haven't even seen the Lowenbrau Original in that same amount of time. The O'fest, longer still. Those guys are keeping me from doing a 'Big Six' tasting! :wink:
     
    #151 TongoRad, Aug 12, 2013
  12. lucasj82

    lucasj82 Initiate (0) Aug 13, 2009 Indiana

    Ayinger is my favorite. I also like Left Hand Oktoberfest and Three Floyds Munsterfest.
     
    #152 lucasj82, Aug 12, 2013
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  13. Mshull

    Mshull Initiate (0) Mar 26, 2013 Ohio

    Great Lakes does a great oktoberfest
     
    #153 Mshull, Aug 12, 2013
  14. LouDogg114

    LouDogg114 Initiate (0) Jan 1, 2012 Georgia

    I don't know what it is but I think Dundee Octoberfest doesn't get the respect it deserves. It's a great representation of the style IMO. I can't wait to pick some up this season!
     
    #154 LouDogg114, Aug 12, 2013
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  15. RonfromJersey

    RonfromJersey Initiate (0) Jan 25, 2002 New Jersey
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    Among the readily available US O'fests, I like Sam, Brooklyn, Victory, and Great Lakes.

    But since you are in CT, if you are willing to take a drive to Northern NJ, my absolute US fav is Ramstein, from High Point in Butler. Not usually available until early September, and draft only.
     
    #155 RonfromJersey, Aug 12, 2013
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  16. StretchZep

    StretchZep Zealot (535) Sep 9, 2010 Ohio

    Penn Brewery and Great Lakes for me!
     
    #156 StretchZep, Aug 12, 2013
  17. Uniobrew31

    Uniobrew31 Pooh-Bah (1,567) Jan 16, 2012 Pennsylvania
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    Its all soooo good!!! I have met none that I dislike. Paulaner is my favorite and is fairly easy to get when the season arrives.
     
    #157 Uniobrew31, Aug 12, 2013
  18. CJRubes

    CJRubes Pundit (774) Jul 18, 2013 Massachusetts

    Here in MA the BBC Ocktoberfest is fairly easy to find. It's a solid Oktoberfest, IMO, but isn't on the level as some of the good German brews.
     
    #158 CJRubes, Aug 12, 2013
  19. goalie33

    goalie33 Initiate (0) Dec 3, 2009 New York

    I agree with the Ayinger. Best I've had by far.
     
    #159 goalie33, Aug 12, 2013
  20. DemmBonZ

    DemmBonZ Initiate (0) Aug 2, 2012 Wisconsin

    Staghorn FTW
     
    #160 DemmBonZ, Aug 12, 2013
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