Oktoberfest Beers to Get Your Oompah-pah Started

Here are some Oktoberfest beers that you may want to try this fall – or use for your Beer Sampling Party.

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
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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
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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

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