Spaten Oktoberfest Limited Edition German Beer Set (12)

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Fruit-based desserts, like apple strudel or fruit tarts, to enhance the Optimator’s natural caramel and malt flavors. In 1894, the Münchner Hell (German pale lager) was produced by the company for the first time. The wort is >11.7° Plato. This product has 5.2% of alcohol by volume. 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. Spaten distributes its beers internationally, making them readily available for consumers to enjoy. The rich history, adherence to traditional brewing methods, and wide range of beer styles make Spaten a must-try for beer enthusiasts. Next time you’re craving an authentic German beer, reach for Spaten and experience the heritage and flavor for yourself. Key Takeaways

Here at Bier Company we are extremely excited to launch our Ultimate Oktoberfest Bier Box giving you a taste of Oktoberfest here in the UK. Our carefully curated Bier Box boasts an incredible range of German craft beer that are steeped in brewing history. Despite the name, these beers aren’t hitting shelves in October — Munich’s Oktoberfest is in September, after all. The beers start to hit shelves in August in the United States, in time for when grocery stores rearrange seasonal display sections from summer to fall offerings, explains Sierra Nevada’s vice president of marketing Lesley Albright. By the end of October, they’ll be gone, so get them while you can. Here are a few more of our favorites:

FINISHING THOUGHTS

This is another decent Oktoberfest Marzen, once you make it past the slight skunkiness. It is easy drinking with some nice sweetness, but the malt complexity is a little too mellow. There’s adequate bittering hops to even the keel just enough. If you happen to be somewhere that has this on tap, definitely chose it over the bottle. It’ll probably taste more authentic. Märzen— Known for making some pretty iconic seasonal beers ( Christmas Ale, anyone?), Great Lakes does justice to its own spin on a Märzen. Spaten Brewery, a respected brand in the beer industry, is known for producing high-quality brews. As a lover of great beer, it’s essential to have an understanding of some of the popular styles offered by Spaten, such as the Spaten Münchner Hell, Oktoberfest, and Helles Lager.

By 1911, Anton and Carl Sedlmayr’s sons, Heinrich and Fritz, became the owners of Spaten Brewery. Under their leadership, the brewery continued to thrive. In 1950, Spaten resumed exporting to Europe and other international markets after a period of reduced overseas trade. In 1964, the brewery introduced a new Weissbier at the Munich Oktoberfest – the Champagner Weiße – further diversifying its product line. In principle, no. Entry into the beer tents is free. A quarter of the places in the big tents are not reservable at all. At the weekend and on the public holiday half the seats cannot be reserved until 3 pm, after that 35% are not reservable. The Käfer Wiesn-Schänke and Kuffler’s Weinzelt (wine tent) are excluded from this rule – and the small tents . Reservations can only be made for the interior of the tents, not for the beer gardens. Where can I reserve a table in a tent? New Glarus Brewing Company – New Glarus, WI Photography courtesy of @newglaursbrewing | New Glarus Brewing Company Märzen— One of the best lager-focused breweries in the entire country does the ultimate justice with its version of an Oktoberfest.

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. Märzen— Tradition! Tradition! Revolution’s rendition of Oktoberfest rings deep and true. Oktoberfest, available from August through October, uses traditional German ingredients, hitting only 5.7% ABV and 25 IBUs. Festbier— Festbier is Green Bench’s own interpretation of the lesser-known German golden lager now served as the official beer of Munich’s Oktoberfest fete. Spaten Oktoberfest is widely considered the OG and readily available in the States. It’s one of the five breweries that are included in the actual Oktoberfest in Munich. Tröegs currently distributes to the following states: CT, DC, DE, MA, MD, NJ, NY, OH, PA, and VA. To find the nearest store that carries Oktoberfest Lager in the U.S., head over to Tröegs’ Brew Finder.