What is typically one of, if not the, best Oktoberfest every year didn’t disappoint this time around. While there are usually some good, interesting takes on the Oktoberfest style, I usually find myself particularly impressed with the traditional German varieties. They’re malty and sweet, but not like the American versions tend to be. They’re incredibly [...]

What is typically one of, if not the, best Oktoberfest every year didn’t disappoint this time around. While there are usually some good, interesting takes on the Oktoberfest style, I usually find myself particularly impressed with the traditional German varieties. They’re malty and sweet, but not like the American versions tend to be. They’re incredibly [...]

Part of the 2008 Oktoberfest Horizontal series A case full of $35 worth of different “Oktoberfests” – some of which are true Marzens, and some are “inspired” by them, or “marzen-style” lagers or ales. Are many of these going to suck? Oh yes. But also in that box are beers like the Ayinger Oktoberfest, one [...]