Episode 499 – Blind Oktoberfests

Once every four years, we gather up nine Märzens or Festbiers for a blind review revue as a not-so-subtle excuse to drink what might be our favorite seasonal style. And again, we have eight local takes (and one collab from a legacy American brand) on the German-style lager to help us determine our arbitrary preferences. Surprises abound and misconceptions are challenged as this extremely drinkable nine-pack has us craving pretzels in no time. Also, Ryan has inadvertently created an eight year-old future Cicerone; Craig is once again calling for unnecessary adjuncts; and it’s ‘Oops! All Basslines!” for one beer. Light up your pretzel rod cigars and fill up your ceramic stein with Oktoberfest, and join us. 

ABV Chicago Episode 499 – Blind Oktoberfests

Beers Reviewed Blindly

Maplewood Brewing Company – Festbier

Midwest Coast Brewing Co. – Oktoberfest

Sketchbook Brewing Co. – Oktoberfest

Sierra Nevada Brewing Co./Kehrwieder Kreativbrauerei – Oktoberfest (2023)

Spiteful Brewing – Oktoberfest

Temperance Beer Co. – Oktoberfest

Off Color Brewing – Waddle

More Brewing Company – Oktoberfest

Mikerphone Brewing – Kick, Push, Prost