Spaten Oktoberfest Limited Edition German Beer Set (12)

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The Franziskaner beer was created in 1935, and its label (the Franziskaner monk) was designed by Ludwig Hohlwein. In 1964, the brewery produced its first wheat beer, and ten years later, all the Franziskaner brewed became wheat-based. In 1984, the brewery started a national distribution of its beers. By 1998, it ranked among the top 10 breweries of Germany. [2] History [ edit ] Beer carriage at the Oktoberfest folk costume procession in 2006 A glass of Franziskaner Weissbier

One of the beers most commonly associated with Oktoberfest is Märzen. This amber coloured, medium-bodied lager is malty in flavour with roasted caramel characteristics. It has a clean, crisp finish with an ABV of approx 6%. But, wait! Don’t go running off all gung-ho, thinking you’ll get a chance to drink the authentic original Marzën style at this years Oktoberfest celebration in Munich. Sorry to say, but this beer won’t make the meadow, and hasn’t in about 15 years. The only beer style served at any of the Oktoberfest tents these days is examples of the modern, and much lighter, Festbier. Beers of Europe have taken delivery of three of the Oktoberfest beers from the usual five range, the other two being delivered in the next two weeks. The three big Munich breweries are Hofbräuhaus, Löwenbräu, and Spaten. The sheer amount of customer requests for the return of Oktoberfest is the driving force for its prompt arrival and Beers of Europe look forward to a successful festival season.As Left Hand writes, “Deliciously repeatable, this take on the classic style is the perfect way to toast the season of crisp air, changing leaves, and festival feasts. Prost! 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. Slow-roasted or braised pork dishes, such as pulled pork or pork belly, which create a satisfying harmony with the beer’s sweetness.

Tröegs Independent Brewing – Hershey, PA Photography courtesy of @troegsbeer | Tröegs Independent Brewing For instance, the Märzen, a smooth, toasty, bready, slightly spicy German amber lager with a bit of Noble hop bite. First brewed by Spaten in Germany, Märzens were the official beer of the Oktoberfest celebrations in Munich before being replaced by… My favorite Marzen comes from the legendary Aecht Schlenkerla brewery in Bamberg Germany. It is not a beer for everyone’s taste buds, but for those who get this beer – it is an experience that will forever change their drinking universe. There is not another ‘Oktoberfest’ beer like this one out there. Brewed with beech wood smoked malt it is reputed to be the original Rauchbier (smoked beer). Sierra Nevada Oktoberfest Festbier. Recently, Sierra Nevada has been pairing with a classic German Brewery each year to bring us a new Oktoberfest collaboration. Unlike a lot of the American Oktoberfest beers which tend to be overly sweet, the Sierra Nevada collaborations are very true to the German originals.

As you continue to enjoy this drinkable lager, you’ll find that the beer’s taste profile remains consistent and satisfying throughout. The spicy undertones add complexity to an already delightful beer and make you appreciate the nuance in its flavor. Spaten Premium Lager’s refreshing quality and balanced bitterness make it a beer that you can confidently enjoy while relaxing on a warm day or share with friends during a gathering. As the tenth largest independent craft brewery in the United States ( Brewers Association), Brooklyn Brewery has a pretty hefty distribution footprint. Currently, they offer their beers in over thirty states (AZ, CA, CO, CT, DE, FL, GA, IL, IN, KY, LA, ME, MD, MA, MI, MN, MO, NH, NJ, NY, NV, NC, OH, PA, RI, SC, TN, TX, VT, VA, and WI) and thirty countries across five continents (you can find the complete list here). It’s a quite sad day for me today,” said Lord Mayor Dieter Reiter, “several hearts are beating in my chest.” The fact that the Wiesn 2020 cannot take place is “a bitter pill to swallow”, not only because of the many Munich residents and Bavarians who love their Oktoberfest so much but of course also because of its economic significance for the city of Munich. The decision had not been taken lightly, but they no longer wanted to give the population hope. “We hope that next year we can make it up together!” Why? Because the original idea behind Oktoberfest was actually to unite folks during a turbulent period.