Looking for Octoberfest Beer
 

Bell's had their normal 'Octoberfest Beer' out...but Founders usually has one I like more but couldn't find it. (It's called Ultimate Octoberfest)

I found this at Meijer this am.....10.5% ABV and the price was $24 for a 4 pk.:eek:

$6 for a 12oz beer from the store...I might try one at the bar, but $24 is a little high.

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I bet at the bar it will be 12 or 15 bucks.

Stout http://forums.pelicanparts.com/suppo...s/pukeface.gif I'd pay $24 NOT to drink it.

Maybe, but that would be very high for around here.
A 16 oz mug of Two Hearted is always $10 or under...but I wouldn't be surprised if the beer prices start going up.

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Have you looked for German options? Spaten, Augustiner, and Paulaner are among the six Munich breweries.

No I haven't....the closest stores that carry those is almost an hour away.
I had Spaten last year and it was just ok to me.

The Founders Ultimate Octoberfest is what I had hoped to pick up.

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Per pint? I only ask because I'm thinking of making a 5 gallon batch. Just trying to plan my retirement. :D

Sam Adams has my go to Octoberfest. The Ultimate is good but I think it comes out a bit later. FWIW I'd take Sams over Spaten. The Spaten isn't malty enough for me.

Founders has this for sale now. It might be only at their brewery.
14.2% abv

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My plan is to go tonight… to Oktoberfest… in Munich.

I will report back

I thought Octoberfest was massive amounts of German lager. Not stout. Stout is English/Irish. Not that I know, I'm a red wine drinker.

Correct...the store (Meijer) where I was looking had an end-cap display of all the Octoberfest beer they had. They also had the Expedition from Bell's in the same area.

First time I've seen the 'Expedition'

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In the past I always liked Sam Adams Octoberfest as a mainstream lager available most places and it didn't suck. My favorite Octoberfest beer is a proper Bavarian Pilsner in a bigazz beer stein served by a shapely lass in a dirndl. Those days may be behind me now...

Had a couple of these today during the lawn mowing breaks....it was 84 here today.

Smooth and tasty.

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I had this in Munich yesterday, very refreshing on a hot day.

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^^^ Whenever I see pics of German beer or Octoberfest...the mugs look huge.
What size are they....24oz?

Looks like a nice place.

It was a 1/2 litre. They had 1 litre as well. The schnitzel was pretty good too.

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I now have beer envy!

I'll have to look for the Sierra Nevada Oktoberfest. That's one I haven't tried!

Well I went, er tried to go to Oktoberfest in Munich yesterday.

I arrived at the Theresien Meadow around 3:30. I spent over an hour driving around trying to find a place to park and decided to head back to my hotel. It was 27°C out, it was packed there with men in lederhosen and ladies in those special dresses.

To be clear about the beer, there are several available at the grounds. Most Oktoberfest beers have an alcohol content of 12-14%… think Big Bear.

The beer in the tents is served in 1 L glasses. This is 3 cans of beer in North America. If you get through one, it is like drinking 7 beers back home alcohol content wise.

This is their harvest celebration, and more like a state fair than anything else. Rides for the kids, midway, music, etc. it’s not just about the beer.

I will also say that yesterday morning at 3:00 AM I woke up with horrible flu like symptoms (both ends) so wasn’t really into drinking. I sipped apple juice all day.

^^^ Wow...that's a lot of alcohol in each mug!
Sounds like a fun time.....hope you're feeling better.

What Oktoberfest or Festbier has an alcohol content of 12-14%? To reach that it takes a heavy grain bill and high attenuation yeast strain. Festbier is typically golden in color and generally has 5-6% ABV. Marzen is a red to brown and generally has the same ABV as Festbier.

They were hawking this at the local grocery store yesterday, giving away free samples. Looked like it was $20 for a six pack, no thanks.

Sampling from our dinner party last night. Also had a bottle of Chimay for the second course.

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$18.99 for a 12 pack at Chief or $17.00 at Walmart in Van Wert. $20 for a 6 pack? They were fishing for suckers.

Is that the Trappist Ale? We call it "monkey ale" because it tastes like bananas.

That's what I paid the for a few of the 4 packs for last night. The Celebrator was worth every penny of course. The Vermont IIPA was as well.

Don't get me wrong, I'll pay that and then some for some good brews. No way in hell I'd pay that for Sam A's Octoberfest. I paid $20 for an ounce of Notch while on the Island. Deeply disappointed.

I got the Premiere which is a Belgian double. It's sweet but definitely doesn't taste like bananas. I equate more with port than with beer.

Chimay Première

Brewed by Trappist monks. I think it's their blue label that has a banana flavor. A Belgian Double is always good. Nice and malty.

There are only 3 reasons I buy Sam Adams

1. Twelve pack for the local shop inspection station. All cars pass everytime
2. The hazy IPA isn't bad on a hot summer day.
3. Hazy IPA will clean bugs off your windshield surprisingly well. I don't think Autozone wants to require ID for windshield cleaner so I haven't tried to double market it.

I always bring my phone when buying new beers, rarely have regrets.

Beer has gotten very expensive but I go to the cost per can for salvation. I am happy to pay $4-5 a can for great beer.

Their Boston Lager is my go to. I like it for a generic beer. Their Octoberfest is about as good as any I've had, and I've had a lot of them! When I say that, I mean for the money, their Octoberfest is really good vs some that cost a lot more.

I typically just look at IBUs. I try to look for grains or types of hops. I generally know what style of beer I like and the flavor profile that different hops add.

"The Theresienwiese square: The most famous "meadow" in Germany"

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Get some pics!!!!! Looks serious. Like they like their beer.

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Those dresses are called dirndl.

Bob knows how much I like my Oktoberfest beers!! Had to get a pic I don't really recall getting with a top notch wiener dog!

Remind me to invite you over when I brew. I make a solid Kolsch, a REALLY good coconut porter, and a rock solid Scotch Ale. At $4-$5 per can... I'll be rich!! :D

Petoskey Brewing has a great Belgian Ale

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I will eat you out of house and home! :)

Or die happy trying to! :D