Oktoberfest Beer Tasting Party Ideas
Personalized Beer Sampler Board
If you’re planning a German beer tasting at your Oktoberfest party, this beer sampler board is the perfect way to serve it up to your guests.
The board can be personalized with either the name of each guest or with your party name and date. It’s a fun way to serve your beer samples at the party and doubles as a party favor that they’ll actually keep.
Comes with four clear pilsner glasses that will hold up to 5 ounces and a wooden paddle measuring 14.5 inches long by 3.5 inches wide that can be customized with up to 2 lines of text.
Suggested Oktoberfest Beers for Beer Sampling
Here is a list of Oktoberfest beers that you may want to use for your Beer Sampling Party.
Spaten Oktoberfest Bier
What They Say:
Spaten has been a leading exporter of German beer for more than a century. Their Oktoberfest bier is the beer of Munich’s famous Oktoberfest: aromatic, savoury, gold-colored.
Profile:
Original gravity 13.7%
Alcohol 5.9% vol.
Calories: 180
See the Independent Taste Test Results from About.com
Samuel Adams Oktoberfest Beer
What They Say:
Brewed with five varieties of malted barley for a big, rich flavor. The first thing you notice when pouring a glass of this seasonal beer is the color. Samuel Adams® Octoberfest has a rich, deep reddish amber hue which itself is reflective of the season. Samuel Adams Octoberfest masterfully blends together five roasts of malt to create a delicious harmony of sweet flavors including caramel and toffee. The malt is complimented by the elegant bitterness imparted by the Bavarian Noble hops. Samuel Adams Octoberfest provides a wonderful transition from the lighter beers of summer to the heartier brews of winter.
Profile:
Original Gravity: 13.6° Plato
Alcohol by Vol/Wt: 5.3%ABV – 4.1%ABW
Calories/12 oz.: 187
See the Independent Taste Test Results from About.com
Paulaner Oktoberfest Beer
What They Say:
This beer is an institution: the Oktoberfest Bier® from Paulaner, with its full-bodied, pleasant taste definitely pairs beautifully with the hearty delicacies along with Hendln or Schweinshaxen. Its alcohol content of 6 % volume makes it somewhat stronger than the usual lager beer. The original gravity of the Oktoberfest Beer is also slightly higher, starting at 13.5 %. With a hint of malty sweetness the Oktoberfest Beer possesses the perfect balance.
Profile:
Original gravity 13.7 %
Alcohol 6 % vol.
Calories 50 Kcal/100ml
See the Independent Taste Test Results from About.com
Your Own Homemade Oktoberfest Beer
Don’t forget to trick them by throwing your own homemade Oktoberfest Beer into the contest! Oktoberfest beer stays in the fermenter for a week and only goes through one fermentation. After it sits in the bottles for a week it’s ready to go, so you still have time to brew your own Oktoberfest beer in time for the party. For more information see our article on what you’ll need.
