Guide to Oktoberfest biers (beers)
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German-style Festbier
A smooth, clean, pale German lager with a moderately strong malty flavor and a light hop character. Deftly balances strength and drinkability, with a palate impression and finish that encourages drinking. Showcases elegant German malt flavors without becoming too heavy or filling.-BJCP.org
Austrian-style / German-style Vienna Lager
Vienna Lager ranges from copper to reddish brown in color. The beer is characterized by malty aroma and slight malt sweetness. The malt aroma and flavor should have a notable degree of toasted and/or slightly roasted malt character. Hop bitterness is low to medium-low. -CraftBeer.com
Other Austrian-style or German-style
Arriving Mid August
Arriving Early September
Arriving Late September
German-style Märzen
Märzen or Märzenbier (German: March beer) is a lager that originated in Bavaria. It has a medium to full body and may vary in color from pale through amber to dark brown. It is the beer traditionally served at the Munich Oktoberfest. -Wikipedia
German-style Oktoberfest
A beer rich in malt with a balance of clean, hop bitterness, similar to the Vienna lager. Toasted bread or biscuit-like malt aroma and flavor is to be expected. Originating in Germany, this style was traditionally brewed in the spring (“Marzen” meaning “March”) and aged, or lagered, throughout the summer. A stronger version was served at early Oktoberfest celebrations and became known as Oktoberfest. Today, the festival’s version of an Oktoberfest is quite a bit lighter than what American craft brewers consider an Oktoberfest. -CraftBeer.com
Arriving Late August
Arriving Mid-September
Arriving Early October
Lady of Avalon is a traditional Munich-style dark lager: flavorful and complex, yet balanced and drinkable. With a dark beer hue and light lager body, this offering is refined and delicious!
Named after the city this style originated, we kept this one true to its roots. A glowing bronze color with a nice malty aroma gives way to flavors reminiscent of warm baked bread and roasted nuts.