Oktoberfest

"O'zapft is!" The cry of happy beer drinkers at the start of the Munich Oktoberfest, which in German means "The keg is tapped!" Rahr's Oktoberfest Celebration Lager is a traditional Marzen-style Oktobefest lager - dark amber in color, super smooth, medium body with a sweet malty finish. True to tradition, this is a classic Oktoberfest Lager.

Recipe Information:

 Style: German Style Oktoberfest/Marzen
Alcohol By Volume: 7.5%
International Bitterness Units: 24
Color: Dark Amber
Hops: Magnum
Malts: 2 Row, Vienna, Cara Munich III, Melanoidin
Tasting Notes: Malty Sweetness, Toasty, Smooth
Availability: September-October

Serving Suggestions:

 Preferred Glass: German Krug
Preferred Serving Temperature: 46º
Food Pairings: Rahr's Oktoberfest pairs well with traditional German foods such as Schnitzel, German Potato Salad, Pretzels, and Spatzel. If you are feeling adventurous try pairing with spicy Mexican foods.
Cheese Pairings: Mozzarella, Gouda

Comments 

 
# Lynette Anderson 2010-07-07 06:16
This has to be the best or my Fav. of them all.
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# Tom Caton 2010-09-13 05:23
I have been looking for the Octoberfest and can't find it on the shelf. I was told at my local store in Waxahachie that it wouldn't be distributed until later in the year.
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# CHRIS CONTE 2011-10-26 14:48
We are selling Rahr Octobefest at The Boxcar until it is gone.
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# John Wachtel 2010-09-14 19:20
One of the best reasons to wish Fall lasted all year long!
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# wolfgang pucker 2010-09-23 14:06
Boy did Fritz and the brewmaster get this years brew right. I enjoyed it very much. Keep up the good german beer.
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# Jackie Ruis 2010-10-06 12:02
I have not been able to find it yet, where can I buy the Octoberfest?
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# Jonathan Gruver 2011-10-01 05:43
Quoting Jackie Ruis:
I have not been able to find it yet, where can I buy the Octoberfest? :sad:


I bought some at Siegel's in uptown Dallas last night.
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# Jonathan Gruver 2011-10-01 05:44
I bought some at Siegel's in uptown Dallas last night.
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# Caton Otis 2011-04-14 12:11
You can get the Oktoberfest at germandeli.com
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# Caton Otis 2011-04-14 12:12
You can get Oktoberfest at Germandeli.com
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# George Glaz 2011-09-25 13:59
The 2011 Rahr Octoberfest is the new standard to beat this is one damn good beer.This is how an Octoberfest should taste,keep up the good work.Way to go Fritz!
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# Dennis 2011-09-28 21:40
I enjoy sam october, but this octoberfest is absolutely fantastic! My favorite Rahr beer of the year
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# Shawn Waldrip 2011-10-06 08:55
Awesome brew guys!! I live this beer!
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