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We're a week away from Oktoberfest in La Crosse.
For the last several years it has been sponsored by Boston Brewery, with Sam Adams Oktoberfest being the promoted beer.
But I've always been able to get some of the local brew. Pabst has owned Heilemans for a long time now, but we still consider it a local beer, and last year it the local City brewery got a contract to make it again, where it started. Old Style has an Oktoberfest beer, and I think some here like it just because of the local ties. It's a little sweet for my taste, but I'll have a couple. Looking at the Oktoberfest website, it won't be offered at the fest grounds this year. Might be another reason to skip the festival.
There are plenty of Marzen or Festbiers available, along your bland Coors, Bud, and Miller offerings. A few locals, a few imports, lots of choices.
I might have to pick up some New Glarus Staghorn
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