Comments on: Left Hand Oktoberfest Beer

By: Simply Beer

Simply Beer — Thu, 08 Oct 2009 01:56:39 +0000

Looking forward to this one on Friday, my final oktoberfest beer brawl, which will put up to 16 Oktoberfest beers this year... whew! Time to start drinking something else, looks like spiced beers are right around the corner. Ok, so Pumpkin and fest beers came out in august, where are the spiced/holiday beers? .-= Simply Beer´s last blog ..New Glarus Stone Soup =-.

By: Scott-TheBrewClub

Scott-TheBrewClub — Tue, 06 Oct 2009 18:29:04 +0000

Justin – no faux pas at all! Nothing wrong with Sam Adams beers, their Oktoberfest just isn’t one we’ve reviewed yet! I think there are a few other Sam Adams reviews on here – check the tags over on the right side of the page. Cheers!
.-= Scott-TheBrewClub´s last blog ..Beck’s Oktoberfest Beer Review =-.

By: Justin

Justin — Tue, 06 Oct 2009 18:18:05 +0000

I’ve always been a fan of Spaten’s Oktoberfest, but recently I can’t put the Sam Adams Oktoberfest down. I’m new around here and don’t know if that’s a bad word, so if I’ve committed a faux pas I’m really sorry, but I just think that they’ve come up with a darn nice brew in their version.

Seriously, I can’t stop drinking it! Maybe it’s laced with something!

By: nate

nate — Tue, 06 Oct 2009 15:38:23 +0000

I fall in agreement with The Professor's 3rd statement. Most domestic Oktoberfest brews don't do much for me. I did have left hands a few weeks ago on a whim and it just wasn't the one for me. As far as domestics, the best I've had in recent weeks was by Bells. .-= nate´s last blog ..Beer and Blues =-.

By: The Professor

The Professor — Tue, 06 Oct 2009 00:11:00 +0000

Lowenbrau Oktoberfest has been a disappointment in recent years. 40 years ago it was a big favorite of mine when it was actually a Maerzen style beer.

As of a few years ago, after a long absence, Munich brewed Lowenbrau Oktoberfest is back in the US but it is unfortunately a different brew than it was; it is now merely a stronger version of their standard pale lager (unless they’ve changed something back in the last 2 years). The deep flavor of the old brew as well as the beautiful dark amber/copper color is gone.

Looking forward to trying LEFT HAND…thus far, I haven’t found a domestic US brewed O’Fest that does it for me (most seem to be a bit overhopped).

By: Scott-TheBrewClub

Scott-TheBrewClub — Mon, 05 Oct 2009 19:07:08 +0000

@Jim – Yeah, the Left Hand Oktoberfest is my favorite so far this year – but I still have a few to try so who knows!

@Bob – Looking forward to both reviews, especially the Lowenbrau Oktoberfest. That’s one I haven’t tried yet!

Thanks for the comments!
.-= Scott-TheBrewClub´s last blog ..Dogfish Head Punkin Ale – Beer Review =-.

By: Jim

Jim — Mon, 05 Oct 2009 15:39:09 +0000

This sounds good, Scott. I haven’t started my Oktober Fest(ivities) yet, so I’ll be sure to look for this one when I do. I’ve never tried anything from Left Hand, either, so that’s an added bonus for me.

I guess this can’t be a true Oktober Fest beer if it’s brewed in Colorado, but c’mon people, this is beer! If it tastes good, it’s all good.
.-= Jim´s last blog ..Exotic, Mysterious and…Ordinary? =-.

By: Bob the Brit

Bob the Brit — Mon, 05 Oct 2009 15:17:18 +0000

I’ve managed to get my hands on this year’s Spaten and Lowenbrau Oktoberfest brews… they’ve had a few days to chill down and settle. so I plan to review them in the next day or two.
.-= Bob the Brit´s last blog ..One For The Road =-.