10 Oktoberfest Beer Mixed Case 2022 with 1L Stein by Beer Hawk

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Actually, during the first sixty or so years the darker Bavarian dunkel dominated. But by 1872 Spaten brewery introduced the more amber-hued Märzen, which became the official beer of the fest. And in the mid 1960s Paulaner’s golden-colored Oktoberfest Bier, considered a Festbier, began to take over. Like the kegs, need a machine? PerfectDraft kegs only work with our PerfectDraft Machine. Be the envy of your friends; get one now!

Of course, there are some brewers in the United States that do adhere more closely to the paler, modern German Oktoberfest styles. But for the most part, if you’re drinking an Oktoberfest in America, it’s probably a copper-hued, toasty Märzen lager. Wait, I’m Still Confused. Can You Recap Everything For Me? Photography courtesy of Metropolitan Brewing Märzen— Built to bring in the fall, Hopewell’s Oktoberfest captures the essence of this season in a can. Which is why we love it so much. Rich and malty with a hint of that Noble hop character, the aroma actually presented very juicy to us. A creamy foam almost like melted ice cream burst with a light floral, buttery biscuit on the nose. But dig underneath the delicate head and you’ll discover a clean, crisp Oktoberfest-style beer that’s not over the top or too fancy.Märzen— Barrique Brewing and Blending takes tradition to heart with its Märzen. The Nashville-based brewery starts with floor-malted Bohemian dark malt and pilsner malt from the German maltster Weyermann, double decocting for a 5.8% ABV Märzen with lovely layers of robust maltiness. This is the perfect fall beer, and it is easy to see why it makes it into the top ten beers on Untappd’s All-Time Top-Rated Märzens. Oktoberfest Lager— Normally, when we’re mentioning New Image it’s because of an innovative new IPA— like one with Phantasm. But you may not know that this Colorado-based brewery also kills it with their lager program. Funny story, just as the original Oktoberfest started with a wedding, Waddle similarly began with the wedding of one Off Color employee.

In addition to the limited-edition Oktoberfest beer kegs, four exclusive candles have also been developed to bring the enticing aromas of Bavaria into your home scents, including Lederhosen, Bavarian Field, Pretzel, and The Tent. Featuring both Midwestern and European malts along with German yeast and Wisconsin water, New Glarus’ version of the amber German lager marries the brewery’s Midwestern mentality with traditional German heritage. ABK Festbier: This beer is a traditional Oktoberfest beer brewed by the Augustiner-Bräu Kloster brewery in Germany. It is known for its smooth, malty flavour and is a popular choice among beer drinkers at Oktoberfest.While other lagers will be available as a part of its “lager service,” Small-Tober will be the main feature. Tröegs Independent Brewing – Hershey, PA Photography courtesy of @troegsbeer | Tröegs Independent Brewing But then, Firestone Walker injects its own DNA, partially lagering Oaktoberfest in neutral oak barrels. After all, Co-Founders Adam Firestone and David Walker started the twenty-seven-year-old brewery as an exclusively barrel-fermented business!

Oktoberfest-style– Normally falling under the style of Märzen, these beers are brewed outside the city limits of Munich. Again, if you buy an Oktoberfest-style beer in America, it will most likely be an amber Märzen. Technically only beers brewed by one of the six original breweries in Munich can officially use the term Oktoberfest (Oktoberfestbier). Today in the States, Oktoberfest is often used as a catchall encompassing Märzens and Festbiers. The Märzens here in America typically feature Munich and Caramel malts for beers that tend to be redder, maltier, and slightly sweeter.

Some might argue that it’s worth visiting Denver in late September / early October for something other than the Great American Beer Festival. And if you do happen to be there for GABF, maybe consider making a side trip to Bierstadt Lagerhaus to snag a stein of their Oktoberfest (oh, and also this Slow Pour Pilsner is a can’t-miss). Festbier— Considered the authentic and original Oktoberfest Bier, Hofbräu Oktoberfestbier, falls under the Festbier category, served at the actual Oktoberfest celebration in Munich. We liked it for its fizzy aroma of cream soda of all things. On the sip it’s much toastier and less sweet. Kind of like the charred ends of buttered toast. We actually like that this one is a bit more bitter than some of the other versions on this list. There is a complex depth to the bitterness that rounds out the whole beer, giving it a robust mouthfeel and body. Austrian Märzen— A bit unique, this Märzen from the European-inspired brewery in New Hampshire ( one of our favorite to visit in the entire state) is described as an Austrian-style. With a slightly drier finish than its Germany buddy, Konstantin launches only during the Oktoberfest season. Rich caramel and toasted oat notes round out a gorgeous ruby-hued lager. In addition, decoction gives this beer an extra layer of complexity. Brewed with Colorado-grown malt from Troubador Maltings and a lot of patience, Small-Tober is one Oktoberfest lager you can’t miss. Preferably you can make it to New Image’s taproom from September 9, through October 7, 2023, to try it!