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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# John Wachtel 2010-09-14 19:20

One of the best reasons to wish Fall lasted all year long!