209. Erdinger Weissbräu – Erdinger Oktoberfest
We had an incredible weekend in Columbia, MO, back at Mizzou for homecoming. With ESPN Gameday, homecoming activities, and a huge upset over #1 Oklahoma, we had a tremendous time. The only bad thing about the day was that I couldn’t find an Oktoberfest seasonal to drink for my Oktoberfest Challenge. I’m bummed, but I’m going to continue to try to finish off the month strong. The bottle says “Erdinger is...
205. Avery Brewing – The Kaiser Imperial Oktoberfest
We test drove a minivan this evening and have been stressing about buying it. At the same time, we’re getting packed up and ready to head to my alma mater, the University of Missouri-Columbia, tomorrow for Homecoming weekend. So it’s a bit stressful around the house. This, combined with the fact that one of my friends (who I hope to see this weekend), who is a beer lover… his last name happens to be Kaiser. So,...
204. Brauerei Heller Bamberg – Aecht Schlenkerla Rauchbier Marzen
I was at the liquor store scouring for Marzens and Pumpkin beers to meet my Oktoberfest Challenge when I came across this beer. I could hardley read much of the label, since it was primarily in German, but usually, when it comes to beer, that’s not a bad thing. The back label said, “Aecht Original Schlenkerla Maerzen Smokebeer, considered the classic example in its category, has been brewed for centuries in the baroque...
202. Brauerei Aying – Ayinger Oktober Fest Marzen
I had to make a run to the liquor store tonight after work because I was all out of beers for my Oktoberfest Challenge. It’s getting harder than I thought! And since I had 2 Oktoberfests reviewed on Saturday, I didn’t have one yesterday. So, I returned from the liquor store this evening with 4 more Oktoberfest beers. When I reached into the beer fridge, this one seemed coldest, so it’s the one I thought I’d...
200. Tin Mill Brewing – Oktoberfest Draft
While visiting several wineries at the Oktoberfest celebration in Hermann, MO, we decided to take a break from the wine and have a beer. Fortunately, we knew that the Tin Mill Brewery was located right in downtown Hermann. They had a nice beer garden and band playing out back, so we hung out for a while and had a couple of beers before going back to the wineries. I also saw this as an opportunity to try another Oktoberfest beer...
198. St. Louis Brewery / Schlafly – Oktoberfest
We’re on our way down to the Oktoberfest celebration in Hermann, MO. My friend organized a bus trip, so we could all head down and have a great time enjoying the beer and wine in the German settlement town without having to drive. I came completely unprepared for my Oktoberfest Challenge, hoping I’d be able to find an Oktoberfest beer I had not had yet. On the ride down, my friend brought several beers, including this...
196. Hacker-Pschorr – Original Oktoberfest Amber Marzen
We went to St. Louis for the weekend so I could play golf with my dad tomorrow, and to go to Oktoberfest in Hermann, MO Saturday with friends. I wasn’t sure if I’d be able to find beers to meet my Oktoberfest Challenge, so before we left, I reached into the beer fridge and grabbed the last two I had. So, after a nice day out on the golf course, we got back to m parents and I opened this Oktoberfest. When I opened it, I...
195. Bell’s Brewery – Bell’s Oktoberfest Draft
I was at Medici for a work meeting, and stuck around after our off site meeting for a beer – and get a punch on my Wednesday Warriars card (I’m only 3 Wednesdays away). Plus, it was a chance to try yet another Oktoberfest beer, since, as I mentioned in my last post, my supply of Oktoberfests and pumpkin beers in the beer fridge is disapearing. Bell’s usually has some pretty good beers, so of the 3-4 seasonals on...
194. Warsteiner Brauerei – Warsteiner Oktoberfest
I got home from work tonight and reached into the beer fridge for another beer for my Oktoberfest Challenge. Unfortunately, after a dozen days into the challenge, I’m running short on seasonal beers. Fortunately, I still had an authentic German Oktoberfest. The label says it’s 5.9% ABV and 11.2 fl. oz. It was very clear, and was dark golden with a slight bit of an amber tint to it. There was a creamy head on it, and...
193. Spoetzl – Shiner Marzen Style Oktoberfest
I’ve got an ABNormal Homebrewers club meeting tonight, so I wanted something a little bit light before going to the meeting to try some barleywines. In all honesty, I didn’t have a while lot of hope for this one, it just happened to be one of the few Oktoberfest beers in the mix-a-six area, so I grabbed it. It was crystal clear and amber in color when I poured it in the glass. The head was very thick and creamy with some...
Oktoberfest Challenge – Seasonal Beers
One of the inspirations for this blog was the 999 beers blog by Dave Selden. His quest is to drink 999 beers in 999 days, and he provides excellent tasting notes on each beer. I’m not trying to “one-up” Dave, as I often don’t have a beer every single day. HOWEVER, for the month of October, I’ve challenged myself to try to have a beer every day AND ensure that it is a seasonal beer that relates to every beer lovers...
181. Spaten Franziskaner Bräu – Oktoberfestbier Ur-Märzen Draft
We were having our ABNormal Brewers meeting at Fat Jack’s in downtown Bloomington, and I was trying to take a look at the board to see what my next beer would be. I had tried many of the options, so I thought I’d go for the Spaten Octoberfest, since I hadn’t written that one up yet – despite the fact that it was not yet October. However, it did give me an idea for the month of October, which I’ll...
