Latest Specialty Brau: Oktoberfest 2012
(photo: Oktoberfest.de)
As we toast the arrival of the autumn season we welcome back one of our favorite annual specialty beers – Oktoberfest. This traditional German lager honors the centuries-old Oktoberfest celebration that countries rejoice in around the world. This year, the official Oktoberfest festival runs September 22nd-October 7th. At Standing Stone,we’ll keep the merriment alive with this seasonal beer on tap all month long.
Oktoberfest is a two-week holiday held each year in Munich, Germany during late September and early October. It is attended by six million people each year, making it the world’s largest fair, and inspires similar events in Germany and around the world. In 2010, the festival rang in its 200 year anniversary! Of course, we’re happy to join in the age-old fun.
About Oktoberfest Beer
Take a vacation from hops with this traditional German lager. The biscuity aroma, toasty caramel flavor, and creamy mouthfeel make this rich orange beer a perfect pair with the Fall season. 5.8% abv
Malt
Briess Vienna
Briess Bonlander
Briess Ashburne Mild
Great Western Organic C-60
Best Acidulated
Hops
Bittering = Nugget
Aroma/Flavor = Organic Liberty
Yeast
Wyeast Octoberfest Lager Blend
Food & Beer Pairings
This malty lager makes a great complement to hearty and spicy foods, as well as traditional German fare like meats and krauts. We suggest:
- Italian Sausage Pizza
- Pretzel with Marionberry Mustard
- Spicy Kimchee
- Black Bean Nachos
- Reuben Sandwich with Saurkraut
- Spicy Italian Sausage Linguini
As always, we also have the beer available to take with you in liter and half-gallon bottles. At home, try it as a brunch or dessert pairing with spice cake. Or, enjoy a pint while grilling some Wurst outside to catch that festive feeling of Oktoberfest and enjoy the weather. Prost!
