Spaten Oktoberfest Limited Edition German Beer Set (12)

Product Information

Small-Tober started last year when Founder Brandon Capps wanted to make a low-alcohol version of a Oktoberfest beer. According to Oliver, Oktoberfest beer sales are higher and more sustained than pumpkin or other fall seasonals, and they’re somewhat insulated from trends in craft beer. It’s a common refrain when speaking with American brewers. At Shiner, Oktoberfest leads seasonal beers sold on draft, and Sam Adams Octoberfest is the brewery’s best-selling fall seasonal.

Märzen— Developed over 200 years ago to celebrate the original Munich Oktoberfest, this amber full-bodied bier has a rich malt flavor and dark toffee notes with an underlying fruitiness and masterful hop balance. Drink Paulaner Oktoberfest Märzen to instantly turn your home into an Oktoberfest celebration. Prost! Be sure to hold this one up to the light of any harvest moon and enjoy ‘Wisconsin’s Real Red,’” writes the brewery in the beer’s Untappd description.But, wait! Don’t go running off all gung-ho, thinking you’ll get a chance to drink the authentic original Marzën style at this years Oktoberfest celebration in Munich. Sorry to say, but this beer won’t make the meadow, and hasn’t in about 15 years. The only beer style served at any of the Oktoberfest tents these days is examples of the modern, and much lighter, Festbier. We crafted this unique Festbier recipe with Kehrwieder with the goal of it being incredibly balanced, highly drinkable and flavorful at the same time,” says Scott Jennings, innovation brewmaster at the Mills River location of Sierra Nevada. “We both desired to create a modern Festbier style but with the critical distinction of expanding the hop character beyond where that traditional style typically lands.”

When enjoying a Spaten Lager, you may notice subtle hints of caramel and spiciness. This added complexity comes from the particular combination of Munich malt and hops, all while staying true to the Reinheitsgebot. Tasting Profile 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.When we designed the recipe, we tried to combine something that speaks to [Kehrwieder’s] origins and what they are known for, and also something that speaks to our origins,” says Jennings. “One of the commonalities is high hop character.” 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 We find Whisper to be an ideal comparison to crisp weather celebrations and companionship,” writes the brewery in the beer’s Untappd description. “With a dense, billowing head and a remarkably creamy mouthfeel, this is a beer we are proud of and trust that you will enjoy as much as we do—Pröst!”

To fully appreciate the flavor profiles of these Spaten beers, it’s worth considering factors like serving temperature. For instance, some Spaten enthusiasts recommend enjoying it slightly warm to enhance the full flavor potential. Frequently Asked Questions What is the alcohol content of Spaten beer? When enjoying a Spaten beer, it’s essential to pair it with the right foods to elevate your dining experience. Let’s dive into some excellent food pairings for Spaten beers, focusing mainly on Spaten Premium Lager (Münchner Hell) and Spaten Optimator. When a beer like Oktoberfest is established in another country, the initial attributes are the reference point,” Oliver says. “We were first exposed to Märzen-type Oktoberfest beer, and that’s where our association is based from.”

THE TASTING

Pork dishes, such as schnitzel or bratwurst sausages, which complement the beer’s lightness and subtly play off its malty notes. Smooth and rich from the plethora of malts, Whisper also includes just a…well…whisper of Noble hop character. The four-time World Beer Championships-winning Oktoberfest doesn’t stretch the boundaries far grain-wise with two-row, Munich, and Caramel 45 malts, but you do get an interesting note with Mt. Hood hops.