Each September, a special kind of brew returns to the shelves at Festival Foods: Oktoberfest beers!
“They are traditionally brewed in Germany during March (that’s where the name Marzen-style beer comes from) and then left to age until mid-September. In America, however, they are a different style of beer,” said Logan Bottlemy, Wine and Spirits Manager.
“Similar to a lager, they have different characteristics. However, as they take on a reddish/orange color, they also take on a sweet flavor — Great for serving at your Oktoberfest party!”
Currently in stock are the following Oktoberfest beers, with a few tasting notes:
-New Glarus Staghorn: Heavy, dark malty flavor with a buttery mouth feel
-Lienenkugel’s Oktoberfest: Easy to drink, smooth, light malt flavor
-O’so “O-toberfest”: Similar to Octillion, Light, smooth, and pleasant flavor.
-Potosi Oktoberfest: Malty, medium in color and body
-Lakefront Oktoberfest: Light malt, easy to drink, and light in texture
-Octillion: Light and fizzy, smooth and easy
-Point Oktoberfest
-Sierra Nevada Oktoberfest
-Great Lakes Oktoberfest
-Goose Island Oktoberfest
-Sam Adams Oktoberfest
-Bells Oktoberfest
Guests can find these in different sized cases, or to test a variety, select a few singles using the Pick 6 option by the coolers. Since Oktoberfest beers are a limited season item, make sure to stop by and get yours before they’re out of stock!
Festival Foods is located at 1613 N Central Ave. in Marshfield.
