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Oct 4, 2017

Schlafly Imperial Oktoberfest

Last week we took a look at Schlafly Oktoberfest, a darn tasty example of what a Marzen should be. This time around, […]

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Sep 27, 2017

Schlafly Oktoberfest

It’s that time of year. October is almost upon us, the weather is getting cooler — unless, of course if you live […]

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Sep 12, 2017

Surly Brewing SurlyFest

Surly Brewing has been bucking the traditional Oktoberfest release for ten years now. The brewery’s SurlyFest may still present a decent malt […]

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Dec 14, 2016

Ninkasi Oktoberfest

If you’re wondering why I’m posting a review of Ninkasi’ Oktoberfest in December, it’s because I’ve got a bit of a backlog […]

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Aug 29, 2016

Highland Brewing Clawhammer

You know it’s time to start preparing for the end of Summer when Oktoberfest beers start showing up on shelves. Highland Brewing […]

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Oct 8, 2014

Gordon Biersch Marzen

Along with Gordon Biersch’s Festbier, this Marzen is equally at home on a cool Autumn afternoon. With a down to earth character, […]

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Oct 24, 2013

Terrapin Pumpkinfest

In order to free themselves of the glut of pumpkin beers that seems to grow with each Fall season, many breweries go […]

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Aug 28, 2013

Shiner Oktoberfest

Ah, yes. It’s that time of year when pumpkin-based beers start arriving on shelves about a month or so too early. It’s […]

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Apr 1, 2013

Birradamare Birra Roma

This bottle of Birradamare Birra Roma is the second beer from the Italian brewer that I picked up a couple of weeks […]

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Aug 23, 2012

Magic Hat Hex

It’s too early I tell you. Temperatures are still in the high 80’s — hell, we have another month of Summer left. […]

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Nov 18, 2011

Lost Rhino RhinO’fest

Man, I’ve got a huge backlog of reviews to get through. Just to show you how far behind I am, this bottle […]

Sep 24, 2009

Leinenkugel’s Oktoberfest

I actually got a couple of samples of this seasonal from Leinenkugel last week, but have been too swamped to post a […]