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Boundary Waters Quetico Forum Group Forum: the beer blog Oktoberfest time! |
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07/23/2016 06:54AM
I've been making O-fest since early June. We will be done making it by the middle of the week. It's our biggest selling seasonal beer.I'm not sure our's has been released yet, but we have been doing some bottling of it recently. I have some in my fridge in the brewhouse that I took right off the line before it hit the pastuerizer. Nice to have a fresh beer while cleaning up at the end of the day. I generally drink it room temp right out of the case at home.
Prosit!
Prosit!
serenity now
07/23/2016 02:25PM
Room temp? I'll give that a try, probably with Sierra Nevada, Paulaner, or Indian Wells, given that there is no August Schell around here.
The business of life is the acquisition of memories. In the end that's all there is. ___Mr Carson (Downton Abby)
07/27/2016 06:46AM
was in the Pick n' save and they had an entire pallet of Lakefront's Oktuberfest , they also had Pumpkin Lager, not so sure about that last one, ... maybe if it's part of a six pack or sumthin'
bought some brats so I'll be giving the Oktoberfest a try on Friday
going by the brewery this morning was quite the aroma, which reminds me I'm going to have to stop by and try one of the beerscicles
bought some brats so I'll be giving the Oktoberfest a try on Friday
going by the brewery this morning was quite the aroma, which reminds me I'm going to have to stop by and try one of the beerscicles
let science, not politics decide, ... but whose science?
07/27/2016 09:58AM
I don't brew at home anymore, but I'm still making sausage. Can't wait to get a corny keg of O-Fest from one of the local breweries and grill home made brats and mets for a bunch of friends!
Not a big fan of the style, but love the atmosphere and history that goes with it.
Not a big fan of the style, but love the atmosphere and history that goes with it.
“It is clearly absurd to limit the term 'education' to a person's formal schooling.” - Murray Rothbard
07/27/2016 10:26AM
I'm a big fan of Oktoberfest beers. Probably my favorite that is widely available is Sam Adams Oktoberfest but there are a lot of good options from smaller breweries. The only one I haven't liked is Summits version of it. For some reason I dislike almost everything that Summit does, the lone exception is the Summit Saga.
2 years ago at the Autumn Brew Review Oktoberfests were the big beer trend everyone was offering. I was like a kid in a candy store with almost 100 different Oktoberfest beers to sample. Last years trend seemed to be anything barrel aged.
2 years ago at the Autumn Brew Review Oktoberfests were the big beer trend everyone was offering. I was like a kid in a candy store with almost 100 different Oktoberfest beers to sample. Last years trend seemed to be anything barrel aged.
07/27/2016 05:42PM
quote nofish: "I'm a big fan of Oktoberfest beers. Probably my favorite that is widely available is Sam Adams Oktoberfest but there are a lot of good options from smaller breweries. The only one I haven't liked is Summits version of it. For some reason I dislike almost everything that Summit does, the lone exception is the Summit Saga.I'll have to agree on your statement about Summit beers. The EPA is alright and the Saga is good, but other than that I'll not a fan.
2 years ago at the Autumn Brew Review Oktoberfests were the big beer trend everyone was offering. I was like a kid in a candy store with almost 100 different Oktoberfest beers to sample. Last years trend seemed to be anything barrel aged. "
serenity now
07/28/2016 06:07AM
Summit, Sprecher, and Schell's are three I stay away from, I recently tried a Nordeast, didn't like it, reminded me of Miller High Life, which is kinda funny since the name Nordeast would lead you to believe it is a low brow working man's beer ( it certasinly tastes like it). But then I guess High Life really isn't the champagne of beers either.
let science, not politics decide, ... but whose science?
08/02/2016 07:32AM
I wouldn't take it personal, just my tastes, I prefer lagers, in fact after all the so called craft beers I have had, I return to Moosehead, about 3 bucks a 12 pack cheaper than New Glarus or Lakefront offerings, the extra 3 bucks just isn't worth it.
... and then I go to the store and they have buy two get one free, so I picked up a six of Leinie's Octoberfest, Berry Weise, and WI Red
I know, I know, Berryweise=added flavors, gotta have something for the ladies
... and then I go to the store and they have buy two get one free, so I picked up a six of Leinie's Octoberfest, Berry Weise, and WI Red
I know, I know, Berryweise=added flavors, gotta have something for the ladies
let science, not politics decide, ... but whose science?
08/16/2016 07:36PM
A Hit & a miss from Leinies.
Hit=Octoberfest
Carmel tones?
Nutty?
Citrus?
Nice head?
F that, the real test is does it enhance the experience of eating German food. Yes, it does. I had bought some house made Bratwurst from Pik n’ Save. As I was walking by the liquor department a young lass offered me a sample. It tasted great so I bought three six packs (they were on sale). She also gave me a taste of Wisconsin Red Pale Ale. Swing and a miss. She said it is only available in Wisconsin, people from other states don’t know how lucky they are to not have this available. I’m thinking they called it pale because they diluted it with a pale of MOP water. It should really be called double pale, it is the weakest tasting beer I have ever drank, I can’t remember a beer I have tasted that was as unsatisfying as this beer.
Hit=Octoberfest
Carmel tones?
Nutty?
Citrus?
Nice head?
F that, the real test is does it enhance the experience of eating German food. Yes, it does. I had bought some house made Bratwurst from Pik n’ Save. As I was walking by the liquor department a young lass offered me a sample. It tasted great so I bought three six packs (they were on sale). She also gave me a taste of Wisconsin Red Pale Ale. Swing and a miss. She said it is only available in Wisconsin, people from other states don’t know how lucky they are to not have this available. I’m thinking they called it pale because they diluted it with a pale of MOP water. It should really be called double pale, it is the weakest tasting beer I have ever drank, I can’t remember a beer I have tasted that was as unsatisfying as this beer.
let science, not politics decide, ... but whose science?
08/18/2016 09:10AM
Oktoberfest is another victim of the "Real Ale" movement in Great Britain. In three weeks, I didn't see one opportunity to buy.
The business of life is the acquisition of memories. In the end that's all there is. ___Mr Carson (Downton Abby)
09/27/2016 11:27AM
We were in Des Moines this last weekend visiting family and picked up a 6 pack of Exile's Octoberfest. It was a hit with my father in law.
“It is clearly absurd to limit the term 'education' to a person's formal schooling.” - Murray Rothbard
07/22/2017 10:18PM
mr.barley: "I've been making O-fest since early June. We will be done making it by the middle of the week. It's our biggest selling seasonal beer.I'm not sure our's has been released yet, but we have been doing some bottling of it recently. I have some in my fridge in the brewhouse that I took right off the line before it hit the pastuerizer. Nice to have a fresh beer while cleaning up at the end of the day. I generally drink it room temp right out of the case at home.
Prosit!"
It’s at Keyport.
Buy the ticket, take the ride .Dr. Hunter S. Thompson
09/14/2022 03:06PM
Marzen's are unbelievably good out there these days. So many to sample. I came across Vintage Brewing Company out of Sauk Prairie,WI (near Madison). I'm pretty sure their Octoberfest beer is my favorite - until I come across something else....But a case is NOT enough. My son live's there - and will be picking me up more!
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