The Evolution of German Brewing and Beer Culture

Germany’s beer culture is renowned worldwide. Grounded in centuries of tradition, it has significantly impacted how beer is perceived, produced, and enjoyed globally. From medieval monks mastering brewing methods to the contemporary surge of independent craft brewers, German beer culture has adapted while maintaining its authenticity. Its brewing heritage profoundly influences the global craft beer scene, motivating brewers from the U.S. to Japan to recreate styles such as Dunkel and Hefeweizen.

A standout feature of German beer culture is its strong ties to community, festivals, and tradition. The vibrant ambiance found in the finest beer gardens and the cherished Festzelt Tradition during Oktoberfest demonstrate how Germany continues to exemplify beer appreciation.

Medieval Origins: The Monks and the Reinheitsgebot

German brewing has roots that stretch back over a millennium, with monasteries playing a pivotal role in refining beer production. Monks brewed beer not only for sustenance but also as a source of income. This era witnessed the rise of early beer styles, including the darker, malt- centric Dunkel. The combination of local ingredients and controlled fermentation techniques established the unique character of German beer.

In 1516, the Bavarian Duke Wilhelm IV enacted the Reinheitsgebot, or Beer Purity Law, which restricted beer ingredients to water, barley, and hops (yeast was added later once its role in fermentation was clarified). This legislation guaranteed quality and set a benchmark for clean, carefully crafted beers that continue to represent German brewing standards.

The Rise of Beer Gardens and Community Drinking

Beer gardens are an integral part of German culture. Originating in the 19th century, they were initially created in Bavaria, where breweries stored beer in underground cellars to keep it cool. Trees were planted above these cellars for shade, and soon tables and benches transformed these areas into communal spaces.

Today, the best beer gardens offer much more than just excellent beer—they create an experience. Families and friends share time in these open-air venues, relishing traditional foods like pretzels and bratwurst alongside classic German brews. The convivial atmosphere fosters camaraderie, a fundamental aspect of German beer culture that has inspired craft breweries around the world. Many contemporary craft beer taprooms aim to capture this welcoming, communal spirit.

Oktoberfest and the Festzelt Tradition

Any examination of German beer culture would be incomplete without acknowledging Oktoberfest. This iconic festival, which commenced in 1810 to celebrate a royal wedding, has evolved into a worldwide celebration. Central to Oktoberfest is the Festzelt Tradition, where enormous tents, or “Festzelte,” welcome throngs of beer enthusiasts. Each tent offers a distinct ambiance, ranging from energetic party atmospheres to traditional Bavarian settings filled with folk music and hearty meals.

German breweries craft special Oktoberfest beers—often Märzen or Festbier styles—that boast a richer, maltier profile compared to standard lagers. These unique brews have prompted numerous craft breweries worldwide to develop their own Oktoberfest offerings, preserving the festival’s spirit well beyond Munich.

The Global Influence of German Beer Styles

As the craft beer movement has grown, brewers globally have taken cues from German beer styles. Some of the most notable include:

• Dunkel – This dark, malty lager, featuring caramel and toasty notes, has inspired a fresh wave of brewers to explore malt-forward styles.
• Pilsner – Initially crafted in the Czech Republic but perfected by German brewers, this crisp, golden lager has surged to global popularity.
• Weissbier (Hefeweizen) – Recognized for its hazy look and banana-clove aroma, this wheat beer has impacted American wheat ales and hazy IPAs.
• Bock and Doppelbock – Known for their strength, smoothness, and rich malt profile, these beers set a high standard for winter warmers and high-ABV lagers.

Craft brewers in the United States, in particular, have embraced these styles, adding their unique twist. Many American breweries showcase their interpretations of German classics, all while honoring the brewing principles that make these beers exceptional.

Lederhosen and the Cultural Experience of German Beer

In Germany, beer transcends being just a beverage—it’s a celebration of heritage and identity. Traditional attire such as Lederhosen plays a vital role in beer festivals and gatherings, particularly in Bavaria. Wearing Lederhosen at Oktoberfest or a local beer celebration reflects respect for tradition and immerses individuals in the experience.

Those wishing to embrace a genuine Bavarian style find high-quality Lederhosen indispensable. Whether attending Oktoberfest in Munich or a German beer festival abroad, dressing appropriately enhances the cultural connection.

The Future of German Beer Culture in Craft Brewing

The traditions of German beer continue to shape the modern craft brewing landscape, as brewers globally respect and innovate on classic styles. From exciting beer gardens emerging in cities around the world to small-batch Dunkel lagers crafted by independent breweries, the essence of German brewing is flourishing in new and intriguing ways.

While some craft brewers are testing bold flavors and modern techniques, many still turn to the Reinheitsgebot as a foundation for quality brewing. The dedication to craftsmanship, tradition, and community remains at the core of both German beer culture and the worldwide craft beer movement.

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Thinking about Oktoberfest? Massive amounts of beer first come to mind—and for good reason! This world-famous festival is all about tradition, celebration, and, of course, raising a Maß (liter-sized mug) of specially brewed drink. But Oktoberfest beer isn’t just any lager you can grab at your local store. It follows strict brewing rules, has a unique taste, and comes in two main styles: the classic Märzen and the lighter Festbier. Only six Munich breweries have the honor of producing this special brewery and calling their beer “ Oktoberfest official” served at the festival.

Revelers drinking at Oktoberfest in Munich

Do You Know? 6.7 million attendees visited and consumed 7 million liters of beer during Oktoberfest 2024. 

Each sip of German-style beer captures a distinct taste. Whether you take at the vibrant festivities or enjoy it at home, what makes Oktoberfest beer so special is its key ingredients and definitive features.

Oktoberfest Beer History – How a Maltier Brew Became an Iconic Tradition

Oktoberfest beer traces back to the early 19th century to celebrate Prince Ludwig’s and Princess Therese’s wedding. Their celebrations lasted for days and resulted in the popularity of a lot from the Bavarian culture, such as the traditional lederhosen and dirndl dress, along with plenty of beer.

The Oktoberfest, which is now called the world’s largest beer festivity, didn’t always feature the brews you associate it with today.  The wedding celebration was such a success that it was repeated the following year and eventually became an annual tradition of what we now know as Oktoberfest, and with it came a beer style that remains iconic.

Initially, the drink served was a darker, maltier brew known as Märzen. It was named after the month of March, when it was traditionally brewed and stored in cool caves over the summer. Märzen remained the official beer for Oktoberfest in Germany for around 100 years due to its amber color and toasty malt profile. But as the celebration grew into an international sensation, festival-goers wanted something even more palatable. Munich’s breweries responded with malt-forward lager with a beautiful light golden to copper color (Festbier). This modern Oktoberfest beer style with a clean finish is served at the festival today.

A woman models German attire for Oktoberfest

American vs. German Styles — What’s the Difference

Same name, Different Beer! If you have picked up an Oktoberfest beer outside of Munich, you might have noticed something different—it won’t taste the same. Many people think Oktoberfest brew is just one style, but it’s not. You may find American and German approaches to this special beer tradition. U.S. breweries took the inspiration from the original Märzen, while in Germany, you taste the modern Festbier. Both styles, however, share a malt-forward character.

• Märzen – The Original Oktoberfest Beer

American Oktoberfest Beers are often Märzen-style. It features an amber color and a slightly sweet taste with notes of toffee, biscuit, and bread. They typically have a medium body and a light toasted malt character. Märzen contains 5.8–6.3% alcohol by volume and is slightly heavier than a German Festbier.

• Festbier – More Refreshing Lager

When you think of Oktoberfest beer in Germany, you’re talking about Festbier—the golden, crisp lager that fills massive mugs in Munich’s beer tents. It tends to be paler and more similar to a Dortmunder-style brewer with a balanced flavor profile. Festbier has a clean fermentation character and provides a toasty-doughy aromatic with an impression of sweetness. This makes it easier to drink in liters at festivities. The color varies, but you will find German versions mostly in golden, like a strong Pils-dominated Helles.

When buying any of the above beer styles, read the label. Märzen is always mentioned in the bottle, but if it displays Oktoberfest, you are drinking Festbier.

What Defines the Oktoberfest Beer— A Representative of Bavarian Heritage

Not just any beer can call itself an Oktoberfest beer. It has a unique character and brewing process that sets it apart from your everyday lagers. The drink served at festivities reflects German centuries-old brewing traditions and makes it a symbol of true celebrations.

It Must Be Brewed in Munich

Only six breweries—Augustiner, Paulaner, Spaten, Hofbräu, Hacker-Pschorr, and Löwenbräu—are allowed to serve “official” Oktoberfest beer at the celebration. Other than these are strictly forbidden at the festivities. These breweries operate large and small beer tents at the Theresienwiese to serve millions of people during the festival. Also, the beer must be brewed within the city limits of Munich to ensure authenticity.

It Follows the Reinheitsgebot (German Purity Law)

The beer must meet specific criteria of Bavarian law to be officially recognized as an Oktoberfest brew. This means it only contains

• Water
• Malted barley
• Hops
• Yeast

No additives or shortcuts!

It Has a Balanced, Malty Flavor

Oktoberfest beer is known for its smooth maltiness. Whether it’s the traditional Märzen or the modern Festbier, the flavor profile is malty, smooth, and highly drinkable, with a good balance of sweetness and hop bitterness.

It Has a Higher Alcohol Content

To give it a strong kick, Oktoberfest beers generally have a higher alcohol content compared to typical lagers. The permitted ABV typically ranges from 5.8% to 6.3%, which can vary by brewery. Hofbräuzelt beer is the strongest, with 6.3% alcohol. This gives it a bit more body and warmth, making it perfect for cool autumn celebrations.

It’s a Lager, Not an Ale

Oktoberfest beer is a bottom-fermented lager. This means it ferments at cooler temperatures for a longer time. The lagering results in a refreshing, smooth taste with fewer fruity or spicy flavors compared to ales. It also adds a crisp and clean finish to Oktoberfest beers.

It’s Made for Drinking by the Liter

One of the key features of Oktoberfest beer is its high drinkability. As you don’t just sip it— you celebrate it every few minutes. The beer is brewed to be enjoyed by the liter (Maßkrug) without feeling too heavy. That’s why modern Festbier is lighter than Märzen—so festival-goers can keep drinking all day long!l

Pairs Perfectly with Traditional Bavarian Cuisine to Enhance the Taste 

Drinking Oktoberfest beer is only half the experience—the other half is savoring it with the perfect Bavarian feast. Whether you’re in a lively beer tent in Munich or hosting your Oktoberfest celebration at home, the right food pairing elevates the flavors of your brew. It makes each sip and bite more satisfying.

If you have Märzen-style, try its malty sweetness and yeasty flavor with

• Roasted Meats—A browned, crisp skin of roast chicken or sausage
• Hearty Dishes— The heat of hearty chili, stews, or schweinshaxe (roast ham hock or pork knuckle with gravy).
• Pretzels — Soft, salty, and chewy baked pretzels dip in Obatzda.
• Desserts — Waffles with syrup, pancakes with jam, or cookies and cake.
• Cheese: Gruyere and Emmental or flavor notes found in accompaniments like jam, nuts, toasted bread, or crackers.

If you have Festbier in Munich, complement its light and crips finish with

• Schnitzel — Veal, pork, or chicken when served with lemon or red berry jam.
• Richer Dishes — Creamier recipies like cheesy noodles (käsespätzle), currywurst, or German potato salad.
• Weisswurst — White sausage presented with sweet mustard and a pretzel.
• Traditional Pairings — Roast chicken or pork, sauerkraut, and potato pancakes.

These pairings complement perfectly with the beers’ flavors and add to the overall enjoyment. The caramelized malt in Märzen doubles the taste of savory, slow-roasted meats. Similarly, the sharper and hoppier notes of Oktoberfestbier cut through the richness of creamy and saucy meals.

Wrapping Up

The rich and unique flavor, traditional roots, and the main brewery crafting procedure make Oktoberfest beer special. It is served in two main forms at different geographical locations. If you are in Munich and purchase a beer, it is most likely a light and smooth-textured Festbier. While outside Germany, breweries love to sell the traditional Märzen. The specific rules regulated to serve beer at Oktoberfest make it a unique experience for millions of visitors and set it apart from regular alcoholic drinks.

German Dancers at Oktoberfest

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Oktoberfest (photo courtesy of Amber Julie)

By: Amber Julie

Wanna experience the magic of Oktoberfest in your own backyard? But wondering how? Here is a treat for beer lovers. Pouring a Bavarian beer just like the way Germans do or you see at Oktoberfest tents brings the true essence of their culture to your table. This art involves the exact foaming length or three-finger rule used at Oktoberfest beer tents. You must follow the traditional methods to ensure the perfect experience. Otherwise, it won’t be more like an ordinary drink.

Why the Perfect Pour Matters?

The way beer is poured can influence its taste, aroma and even a beer’s appearance. Germans won’t wait for a late tram, even for 2 minutes, but they will wait for 7 minutes while beer is being poured (viewers comment). This signifies the beer culture in Bavaria. You notice the Bavarian beer always has that thick, creamy foam on top. That’s not the accident. The perfect pour makes the beer look amazing, flavorful and fresh for longer. Plus, drinking beer like this makes you feel like you are at a German festival.

For customers wanting a logical answer, the right pouring methods help activate the beer’s carbonation. When you pour a beer, especially from the bottle or can, you are releasing the carbon dioxide which forms bubbles and creates foam. The proper foam head is not just for show. It offers wonderful aromas that allow you to smell the beer’s unique characteristics before you take a sip.

First, Understand the German Beer Types

In Bavaria, the main varieties are lager, pilsner, and wheat beer (that’s weissbier if you want to sound fancy). Each of these brews has its own unique taste and is different in its pouring style.

• Lager – This is your classic beer that is less carbonated. You can pour it quickly without worry.
• Pilsner – A bit more carbonated than lager, but still pretty straightforward to handle.
• Wheat Beer – This one is more explosive and it comes with yeast sitting at the bottom. You will need to take extra care with this one to keep that flavour intact.

Don’t Overlook the Foam!

In Germany, especially at Oktoberfest, beer is not just about the liquid; it is about how you present it. If there is a slight difference in pouring time or style, like you pour a 7-minute Pilsner in 3 minutes, the locals won’t accept it. The foaming length also matters. At Oktoberfest, about 1.5 inches of solid foam is preferable. Little than or no foam is literally not a Bavarian style. This enhances the visual appeal and retains aromas, making the experience more enjoyable.

Fun Little Trick of Oktoberfest Beer Tents — Three Finger Rule

It is a traditional guideline for pouring a beer during the world’s largest volkfest. The three-finger rule suggests that the ideal foam head should occupy the top up to three fingers width. Then, followed by three fingers of beer. Lastly, three fingers should be discarded if drinking from a large 1-litre stein. This measurement ensures that the beer remains cold and enjoyable until you take the last sip.

Don’t Spoil Your Bavarian Beer Taste with Silly Thing

• Many people are tempted to do this, but you should never pour leftover beer from an old glass into a fresh one or vice versa. It would ruin the flavour. Always finish your glass before grabbing another.
• There is one more rule for Bavarian beer. Pairing it with fruit or lemon is not a common practice for traditional styles in Germany, but you can ask it with only Kristallweizen. It is lighter and can enjoyed with some sort of fruit.

Master the Pouring Techniques for Each Beer Type

As said, first impressions matter. There is no exception for beer, too. A well-poured beer in an Oktoberfest way looks inviting, with rich foam and a clear body. It helps keep the beer carbonated for a long time. If you pour too aggressively, you can cause a massive explosion and end up with an awkward mess. Conversely, pouring too slowly results in little or no foam.

Wheat Beer

1. Grab your glass and tilt it more than 45 angles. In simple words, almost horizontally.
2. Stick the bottleneck deep into the glass.
3. Start pouring slowly to fill the two-thirds of the glass without creating a mountain of foam.
4. Gradually straighten the glass and pour the remaining beer directly into the centre, but a bit quickly. This will create a nice, thick head of foam.
5. Leave a little beer in the bottle. Swirl it gently to mix in the yeast, then pour it into the glass for added flavour.

Pilsner

1. Start with the same glass tilted, but it should be at the exact 45 degrees this time.
2. Pour the beer a little faster than the Weissbier until you’ve filled half of the glass.
3. Chill for a minute to let the foam settle.
4. Repeat this procedure until the bottle gets empty–pour a little and wait for a minute.
5. Germans say good pilsner takes seven minutes to pour (the patience of a saint).

Lager

1. Hold the glass at 45 degrees with the tip of the bottle inside.
2. Let it flow quickly, and once you reach about 2/3rd full, straighten the glass.
3. Wait for a few seconds for the foam to settle before serving.
4. This is quite easy to pour Lager than the other two.

Get ready to Cheers!

So you have poured a perfect beer, and now what? It's time to toast! At Oktoberfest, people donning traditional attire like Lederhosen and Dirndl say, “Prost!” So, while grabbing the beer stain with the exact Bavarian-style beer, don’t forget to cheer out loud in the same way with your friends. This will add fun, no matter whether you are partying at home or capturing the essence at a place other than Oktoberfest.

Other Articles by Amber Julie

• Oktoberfest: Beer Expertise Unleashed
• Bavaria’s Major Breweries Serving Beer At Oktoberfest Grand Celebration
• How to Pour a Bavarian Beer the Oktoberfest Way

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Beer Review: Hocktoberfest by Sterling Pig Brewery: A Festive Brew with a Bold Personality

Hocktoberfest by Sterling Pig Brewery

First Impressions: Crisp and Classic

Hocktoberfest pours a deep amber hue, catching the light just right with a soft, autumnal glow. A frothy white head rises to the top, but doesn’t overstay its welcome, leaving a light lacing around the glass. The aroma hits you immediately: toasted malts, caramel sweetness, and a subtle hint of earthy hops. There’s that unmistakable whiff of baked bread that screams “fall is here” and transports you straight to a German beer garden, even if you’re sipping from your back porch.

The Flavor Profile: Smooth, Malty, and Oh-So-Drinkable

The first sip of Hocktoberfest is like an invitation to a cozy autumn gathering. It’s a full-bodied brew, but not heavy. Sterling Pig nailed the balance between malt sweetness and crispness. The initial taste is rich with caramel malts—think toasted bread with a touch of honey—but it doesn’t veer into cloyingly sweet territory. Instead, it rounds off with a gentle, slightly spicy bitterness from the hops that gives it a clean, refreshing finish.

One of the standout features of this Märzen is its smooth drinkability. At 5.8% ABV, Hocktoberfest is approachable, making it a perfect candidate for a lengthy session or pairing with hearty fall fare. (We’re thinking bratwurst, soft pretzels, and maybe even a slice of apple strudel.) It has a medium carbonation, which keeps things light and lively without distracting from the rich malt flavors.

The Experience: A Beer Built for Community

What really sets Hocktoberfest apart from the many other Oktoberfest beers flooding the market is its ability to feel both familiar and unique. Sterling Pig Brewery has crafted a beer that feels like it’s meant to be shared at long tables with friends, swapping stories, and enjoying the best that the fall season has to offer. There’s a communal vibe to this beer—one that encourages you to sit back, relax, and enjoy the moment.

The brewery’s playful branding only adds to the experience. Named after the pig—a cheeky nod to both their brewery and the pig roasts that often accompany Oktoberfest celebrations—Hocktoberfest brings a sense of fun and festivity to the table. And that’s what drinking good beer should be all about, right?

Pairing Suggestions: Feast Your Senses

If you’re going to throw an Oktoberfest party, Hocktoberfest is your beer of choice. As mentioned earlier, it pairs beautifully with all the fall comfort foods. Imagine biting into a savory bratwurst or a roasted pork shank while washing it down with this malty goodness. The beer’s caramel notes will enhance the richness of meats, while its crisp finish keeps your palate refreshed for another bite. Not into meat? No worries—this beer works wonders with roasted vegetables, aged cheeses, or a pretzel loaded with mustard.

If you’re like me and enjoy your beer with a sweet treat, grab a slice of caramel apple pie or some ginger snaps. The malts in Hocktoberfest will complement the caramel while the mild hop bitterness balances the sweetness, making it a match made in autumn heaven.

Final Verdict: A Märzen Masterpiece

Sterling Pig’s Hocktoberfest isn’t just another Oktoberfest beer; it’s a celebration in a glass. Whether you’re a seasoned craft beer aficionado or just dipping your toes into the world of seasonal brews, this Märzen has something to offer. It’s flavorful without being overwhelming, approachable without being boring, and festive without being gimmicky.

So, as the leaves start to turn and the nights get cooler, do yourself a favor and grab a pint of Hocktoberfest. Better yet, grab a six-pack, invite some friends over, and toast to good beer, good company, and the best season of the year. Prost!

Untappd Stats

My Untappd Rating: ***.75
Global Average Untappd Rating: 3.69 (as of 10.17.24)

Untappd Description: Our seasonal Marzen Lager has a solid malt backbone with notes of roasted malt and caramel. Best enjoyed in a stein the size of your head.

Sterling Pig Brewery’s website description: When it comes to our fest fest bier, we use only the best ingredients to achieve the smooth and malty brew you’ve come to know and love. This balanced and flavorful, amber-colored ale is brewed with a combination of malts and hops that produce rich and clean notes of caramel and malt. Note that this seasonal brew is best enjoyed fresh and preferably in a stein the size of your head. (It’s Oktoberfest, we don’t make the rules..)

Sterling Pig Brewery ships Hocktoberfest in four packs and cases to PA, DC, or VA. You can find Hocktoberfest here: Sterling Pig Brewery – Hocktoberfest.

Sterling Pig Brewery

Sterling Pig Brewery, based in Media, Pennsylvania, has quickly made a name for itself in the local craft beer scene. Founded in 2015, the brewery combines a passion for bold, flavorful beers with a sense of fun and community. Their mascot—a mischievous pig—embodies the playful, down-to-earth vibe that Sterling Pig aims to deliver in both their beers and their brewery experience. Whether you’re visiting their cozy brewpub or grabbing a pint at a local beer fest, the brewery has a welcoming, unpretentious atmosphere that makes you want to kick back and stay for a while.

At the heart of Sterling Pig’s success is their dedication to quality. Each beer is meticulously crafted, using a blend of traditional brewing techniques and creative innovation. From hop-forward IPAs to balanced lagers like Hocktoberfest, Sterling Pig’s lineup showcases a broad range of flavors that appeal to all types of beer drinkers. Their brewers are constantly experimenting, and you can often find limited-edition and seasonal releases on tap, giving patrons something new to look forward to with each visit.

(See Also: Top 6 BBQ Spots to Visit in or Around Philadelphia – Including Sterling Pig Brewery)

What truly sets Sterling Pig apart is their sense of community. Much like Hocktoberfest, their beers are built for sharing with friends, whether you’re gathered around the table at their brewpub or celebrating at home. The brewery frequently hosts events like trivia nights, live music, and even pig roasts, creating a lively, communal atmosphere where beer lovers can come together. It’s this combination of great beer, a friendly vibe, and a commitment to the craft that makes Sterling Pig Brewery a standout in the Pennsylvania brewing scene.

So, the next time you crack open a Hocktoberfest, know that you’re getting more than just a well-made Märzen—you’re supporting a brewery that values community, creativity, and the simple joys of enjoying good beer with great company.

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Troegs Oktoberfest Lager (photo courtesy of Troegs Brewing)

That Time of Year Again

Its August…. so you know what that means….. Oktoberfest! (No seriously, hear me out, its time for Oktoberfest.)

Although already out in the wild via the newest variety pack – Perpetual Exploration Variety Pack 3 – the Oktoberfest by Troegs Independent Brewing officially hits the shelves of their brewery on Monday, August 5th 2024. It will be going out to distribution shortly thereafter. (The variety pack started showing up in places like West Connection Beer Vault and others as early as July 26th. The variety pack includes Perpetual IPA, Graffiti Highway IPA, Hopora IPA, and the Oktoberfest.)

Oktoberfest will be on draft starting the following week – August 12th – at the brewery.

(Last year Oktoberfest was released on August 1st.)

Tröegs Oktoberfest

By boiling a portion of the mash, we create a bright, dry maltiness.

John Trogner – Tröegs brewmaster and co-founder

Tröegs Oktoberfest is 6.1% ABV – not too high and not too low either. The lager is true to its origins, a good toasty lager that would make any Bavarian happy. Brewer tasting notes for the Oktoberfest are caramel, toasted oats, sweet caramel, fresh baked bread, and flowering herbs.

Troegs Independent Craft Brewing collaborated with German artist David Leutert to make the can label and some of the artwork on merchandise. They have also collaborated with another artist for the tee shirts that will be released to celebrate the Oktoberfest season. Leutert took inspiration from the Bavarian flag and the traditional bier halls of Bavaria to create the design. Festzelte is the Bavarian bier gardens that you see traditionally in pop culture with the tents and the white and blue everywhere.

Lagers

Troegs Brewing has several lagers to scratch any lager fan’s itch. They have the year round Troegenator Double Bock, they have the Sunshine Pilsner, they also currently have When in Doubt (a helles lager) and they’ve had some recent scratch lagers – Scratch 511 and 514 in particular. The Oktoberfest Lager joins their Long Live Lagers celebration series.

(See also: The Rise of Craft Lagers in Pennsylvania Breweries)

Oktoberfest Lager can be found in 12-oz bottles and 12-oz cans. You can use their Tröegs Brew Finder to find it.

For More Information on Troegs Independent Craft Brewing

According to Untappd, Troegs Independent Craft Brewing is a regional brewery with 151 unique beers listed (despite their being over 500 Scratches). (A lot of vintage and variants get consolidated into single unique listings as well.) They have 2.3 Million ratings and as of 8.3.24 have a global average rating of 3.79. Their Untappd bio reads:

“Founded in Pennsylvania in 1997 by brothers John and Chris Trogner, Tröegs Independent Brewing is driven by a sense of adventure and curiosity. Our brewery has been built by family, friends and kindred spirits who share a love of great beer. Together, we all make Tröegs. You might know our Perpetual IPA, the best-selling IPA in Pennsylvania. Or the dark, malty and crisp Troegenator. You may have come across such iconic beers as Nugget Nectar or Mad Elf in your beer travels. Perhaps you’ve been lucky enough to try one or two of the hundreds of experimental Scratch Series beers we’ve brewed over the years. Whether you’re already a member of our extended family or you’re just getting to know our brewery, there’s always something new to discover with Tröegs.“

You can find them at the following social media pages:

• Troegs.com (Official Website)
• Troegs Independent Craft Brewing (Facebook)
• Troegs Independent Craft Brewing (Instagram)
• Troegs Independent Craft Brewing @ Twitter
• Troegs Independent Craft Brewing (Untappd)

More Troegs Independent Craft Brewing Related Articles

Looking for more Troegs in your diet? Here’s some other Troegs Independent Craft Brewing related articles we’ve written:

• Troegs Brewing and Wigle Whiskey Team Up to Bring Peach Whiskey Back
• Troegs Independent Craft Brewing Adds 1,628 Solar Panels To Their Brewery
• Beer Review: Double Blizzard (Troegs Independent Craft Brewing)
• The Mad Elf Gets a Face Lift – Troegs Independent Craft Brewing Changes The Mad Elf’s Look
• Troegs Brewing Releasing Cordial Elf
• Beer Review: Double Nugget Nectar (Troegs Independent Craft Brewing)
• Beer Review: Grand Cacao (Troegs Independent Craft Brewing)
• Beer Review: Scratch 417 (Orange Lemon Peel) (Troegs Independent Craft Brewing)
• Beer Review: Haze Charmer (Troegs Independent Craft Brewing)
• Beer Review: Scratch 400 (Pre – Prohibition Lager) (Troegs Independent Craft Brewing)
• Multiple Beer Review: Scratch 394, Scratch 395, Scratch 396, and Mad Elf (Troegs Independent Craft Brewing)
• Two Beer Review: Fresh Fest and Trail Day Pale Ale (Troegs Independent Craft Brewing)
• Multiple Beer Reviews: Fest Lager, Scratch 385 – Krausened Dunkel Lager, and Scratch 386 – Tangerine Passionfruit Guava Tart Ale (Troegs Independent Craft Brewery)
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• Multiple Beer Reviews: Scratch 382 – Blackberry Lime Tart Ale, Scratch 383 – Hazy IPA (Citra, Galaxy & Simcoe), Dear Peter, and Naked Elf (Troegs Brewing Company)
• Multiple Beer Review – Brewery Flight (Troegs) – Beers – Scratch #379 – Krausened Keller Pilsner, Scratch #378 – DIPA, Scratch #377 – Oat IPA, and Scratch #376 – Passionfruit & Guava Tart Ale
• Beer Review: Scratch 375: Coco-Nator (Troegs Independent Brewing Company)
• From Philly to Pittsburgh: Pennsylvania’s Top Craft Breweries You Must Visit
• Hershey Bears Celebrate Calder Cup Championship at Troegs Brewery
• Troegs Brewing Company Adds Hopora IPA to Their Seasonal Hop Cycle Series
• Beer Review: Tropical Stout (Troegs Independent Brewing and Windy Bridges Brewing LLC)
• Oktoberfest Lager Returns to Troegs Independent Brewing (Troegs Independent Brewing’s Oktoberfest Lager Has Returned)
• Tröegs Hop Cyclone Releases Today
• Master of Pumpkins Returns for 2023 with Over 3,000 Pounds of Fresh Local Pumpkins
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• Troegs Announces Gingerbread Cookie Stout
• Troegs Brewing Adding Graffiti Highway IPA and DIPA
• Bourbon Barrel Aged Triple Nator Releasing at Troegs Brewery
• Enchilada Stuffed Peppers and Sunshine Pilsner
• Troegs Brewing to Release Second Cut in Spring 2024
• Troegs Brewing Releasing Cyclops Teardrops This Thursday
• Hops and Vines for Hunger Kick-Off Event at Troegs Brewery
• Mad Elf Set to Release on October 9th
• Troegs Independent Brewing is Releasing Scratch 500 and Scratch 501 – Double Perpetual IPA and Triple Perpetual IPA
• Tröegs Independent Brewing Mad Elf Grand Cru Returns In Limited Cork and Cage Bottles
• Tröegs Brewing Releasing the Most Wonderful Beer of the Year Sampler on Monday
• Recipe: Crispy Beer Roast Turkey (using Troegenator)
• Troegs Brewing Releasing Night Gazer Stout
• Nugget Nectar Is Being Released the Day After Christmas
• Troegs Brewing to Release Sunshine Salt and Lime Lager in 2024
• Troegs and Patagonia Collaborate for Kernza Lager Release
• Troegs Brewing and Dewey Beer Releasing a Collaboration – Adventure Was Promised
• Troegs Brewing Releases Field Study Summer IPA
• First Cut – Mango IPA – Is Coming Out on Thursday February 22nd
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• Bikes and Brews Returns April 27th
• Troegs Brewing Releases 15 – Can Summer Variety Pack
• Hopora Returns for July 2024

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Oktoberfest (photo courtesy of Amber Julie)

Bavaria’s Major Breweries Serving Beer At Oktoberfest Grand Celebration

Apart from Lederhosen men and Dirndl, which are the official costumes, Oktoberfest wouldn’t remain the same without the “Big Six” local breweries, which have been the lifeblood of this festival for centuries. In 1516, The Purity Law was passed, stating that the standard mix for Bavarian beer would be just water, malted barley, hops, and yeast. Join us as we narrate the stories and specialties of these breweries, which are some interesting physical embodiment of craftsmanship passed down through Bavarian families.

Brewing Heritage: The Big Six Oktoberfest Breweries

Six major local breweries serve 17 large and a few small tents at Oktoberfest. These Breweries have a long standing tradition of serving at the festival, and each has its specific tent. The hosts of these tents often come from families that have been serving at the Oktoberfest for generations, and they pride themselves on this.

1. Augustiner: Brewing Tradition Since 1328

Augustiner has a long history and tradition of brewing beer, dating back to 1328. It is the oldest brewery still in existence in Munich. A selection of Augustine beers, such as Märzen and Helles beer, are brewed here following the purity law. This brewery’s specialty is that it’s the only one that uses traditional wooden barrels for storage. This fact makes it one of the most favorite breweries among Oktoberfest attendees. It’s also famous for its cozy atmosphere, adherence to traditional methods, and high-quality beer.

Fun Fact: The Bavarian Purity Law is also known as Reinheitsgebot.

2. Spaten-Franziskaner: Merging Bavarian Heritage for Excellence

In 1922, Spaten and Franziskaner breweries merged, resulting in Spaten-Franziskaner. This significant event brought two important breweries of Bavaria together to pave the path for excellence in the traditional brewery process, and it has been a success ever since.

Spaten has been under the Sedlmyer family for the past two centuries. You can find the beers from this brewery in the following tents at the Oktoberfes

• Schottenhammel
• Marstall
• Ochsenbraterei
• Spaten-Zelt

3. Paulaner: Classic Bavarian Brews with Monastic Roots

Paulaner manufactured a variety of classic Bavarian beers, including Märzen, Helles, Dunkel, Weißbier (wheat beer), and Bockbier. It is brewed in the tradition of Paulaner monks, who used it to satiate themselves. Like many traditional brewers, Paulaner’s ownership has shifted throughout time. In 2002, it joined the Paulaner Brauereigruppe, Germany’s sixth-largest brewing firm. Paulaner’s first brewpub in the United States opened in 2013, serving a variety of classic beers and traditional Bavarian cuisine in New York City.

Fun Fact: The traditional beer mug at Oktoberfest is called a” Maßkrug.” It is a large glass mug holding precisely one liter of beer and is a well-known symbol of Oktoberfest celebrations.

4. Hacker-Pschorr: Balancing Tradition with Modern Craft

Hacker Brewery is also a member of the Paulaner Brauerei Group, which comprises traditional breweries like Paulaner and Auerbräu. This company is committed to preserving the quality and tradition of its beer brands while incorporating current brewing processes.

Hacker-Pschorr-Bräu was initially located on Sendlinger Street, which is now home to the restaurant “Altes Hackerhaus“.

5. Hofbräu München: Royal Decrees and Everlasting Legacy

If you are looking for the strongest beer, Hofbräu Festzelt has it with an ABV of 6.3%. Founded in 1589 under Wilhelm V, Hofbräu is still run by the Bavarian Government. Hofbräu München offers iconic varieties of beers such as Märzen, Helles, Dunkel, and Weißbier.

The beer served at Hofbräu München during its 400-year tenure underwent many changes due to royalty’s interests. For example, Maximilian I, son and heir of Wilhelm V, didn’t like dark beers. So, guess what he did? He issued a decree instructing Hofbräu München to brew only light beers. This demand significantly changed the brewery’s offerings, shifting focus from dark to light beers.

The two main tents at the Oktoberfest associated with Hofbräu are:

• Hofbräu-Festzelt
• Hofbräu-Festhalle

6. Löwenbräu: Brewing Progress with a Roaring Tradition

Löwenbräu means “ Lion’s brew” in English, and its logo depicts a lion with a twisted tail flicking its tongue. Löwenbräu is one of the six significant breweries serving for centuries at the Oktoberfest. Operating under the Brey family in the 19th century, this brewery suddenly progressed and was moved to Nymphenburger Street, where it is still situated. For the festival, Löwenbräu serves a Märzen beer called Oktoberfestbier, which is in accordance with the German Purity Law.

The iconic tents by Löwenbrä, where festival attendees gather dressed in authentic Lederhosen men to celebrate the Oktoberfest every year, are:

• Löwenbräu Festzelt
• Schützen-Festzelt

Tasting Notes: Oktoberfest Beer’s Alcohol Content

The alcohol content of Oktoberfest beers from all the breweries remains at 6-6.3 %, which strikes a balance between moderate strength and good flavor. This composition makes it the perfect mix for festive celebrations. The golden color and creamy lingering head of the beer are very pleasing to the eyes. To give it that extra yummy flavor, it can be sprinkled with toasted grains or caramelized malt. The beer from all six breweries is a unique mix of Bavarian
craftsmanship, inviting you to savor it with every sip.

See previous article: Oktoberfest – Beer Expertise Unleashed (Amber Julie).

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By: Amber Julie

Oktoberfest (photo courtesy of Amber Julie)

Oktoberfest Beer Consumption Tops All Beerfests Globally

Oktoberfest is known as the largest Beerfest for a reason. Oktoberfest beer consumption tops globally each year, with a huge number making the front headlines! People gulp a WHOPPING 6.5 million liters of Oktoberfest beer (bier) at the festival in 16-18 days. The nice weather helped a lot, with almost every day being warm and sunny, except for one. But it's not just about the beer! There are other interesting stats from the Oktoberfest in Munich, too. From rising beer prices to different beer tents serving distinct beers.

A Big Turnout of Guests at Wiesn

Munich’s Oktoberfest drew in a massive 7.2 million guests. It was a notable increase from the 5.7 million attendees in the previous years, per the city’s official figures. Among these, approximately 480,000 people were spotted at the Oide Wiesn (the traditional festival grounds within Oktoberfest.) Apart from the local Bavarian crowd, a significant presence of international visitors, particularly from neighboring countries like Italy, Austria, France, and the USA, can be seen. A popular outfit choice among most Beerfest attendees was wearing trachten – “Dirndl” and “Lederhosen.”.

An interesting observation was the efflux in sales of non-alcoholic beverages. A significant increase of 50% was seen in comparison to the previous years. This spike could be accredited, at least in part, to the unusually warm weather experienced during the festivities. Some tents even faced water shortages on certain days due to the high demand.

Oktoberfest Stats At a Single Glance

• A massive increase of 15% in food sales was seen compared to the previous
  year. The showstopper was the “Wiesn Hendl” (half a chicken).
•  The “Chicken Hat” was the most popular souvenir, which sold out a day before
  the finale of Wiesn.
• Security personnel confiscated 115,600 beer mugs from being stolen from the
  beer tents and the Wiesn fairground.
• The crime rate remained low, with just 1,854 police interventions resulting in
  1,093 arrests.
• 2.8 million kWh of electricity consumed (12 percent saved in comparison to
  2022)
• 300 tons of garbage disposed of 7% less than the 2022)
• Aicher ambulance with 7,620 patients
• The Lost and Found office reported approx. 3,250 items including:

Oktoberfest Facts and Interesting Statistics

Oktoberfest is full of exciting facts and statistics, besides holding records for the highest number of visitors.

The SIX Munich Oktoberfest Beer

Oktoberfest Trademark Beer is only served at Wiesn, which has two important characteristics;

1. It is produced locally by the Munich breweries and within the Munich Limits
2. The Wiesn beer has to comply with the Beer Purity Law “Reinheitsgebot.”

The Reinheitsgebot also holds the record for being the oldest food law still in use. Duke Wilhelm IV of Bavaria instructed it in the year 1516. The Purity law states that “only barley, hops, and water” can be used to brew the beer.”

Beer is sourced from Wiesn through the “BIX SIX.” The six brewmasters are the makers of Munich Oktoberfest.

● Andreas Brunner (Augustiner) (6%)
● Rainer Kansy (Hacker-Pschorr) (5.8%)
● Rolf Dummert (Hofbräu) (6.3%)
● Bernd Kräußel (Löwenbräu) (6.1%)
● Christian Dahncke (Paulaner) (6%)
● Friedrich Geiger (Spaten) (5.9%)

Oktoberfest Beer Consumption Trends

Oktoberfest has seen fluctuating trends in beer consumption over the past decade. An analysis of these statistics from the last ten years reveals interesting patterns. External factors affect these patterns of beer sales. Over the years, Oktoberfest beer  consumption has experienced notable fluctuations. The figures indicate peaks and valleys, reflecting various factors such as economic conditions, social trends, and external disruptions. In 2014, exhibiting a hike in demand for Oktoberfest beer, consumption spiked to 7.7 million liters. The following year, 2015, witnessed slight
variations, with consumption of around 7 million liters until the unforeseen interruption in 2020 and 2021 due to the global COVID-19 pandemic.

The absence of Oktoberfest festivities in 2020 and 2021 undoubtedly impacted beer consumption. Millions of liters typically consumed during the event were forgone. This two-year pause disrupted the annual consumption trend and posed challenges for breweries and vendors. Other economic factors have influenced Oktoberfest beer sales beyond the pandemic-related pause. In recent years, rising inflation has increased beer prices, affecting consumer behavior. The upward price trend has contributed to a more cautious approach to spending among Wiesn guests. This behavior leads to a moderation in beer consumption.

Inspecting Oktoberfest Beer Price Trends

Oktoberfest beer tent prices have hiked significantly from previous years. The rise in prices, as mentioned above, is accredited to the economic crunch.

Large Tents

The large tents at Oktoberfest are renowned for their grandeur and capacity to host thousands of visitors at once. Wiesn guests have noticed a prominent beer price increase across various large tents in recent years. For instance:

● Hacker-Festzelt: Guests at this large tent experienced a slightly higher increase of 7.46%. Beer prices rose from €13.40 to €14.40 in 2022 to 2023 respectively.

● Armbrustschützenzelt: This tent sold beer for €13.50 in 2022 and €14.40 in 2023, reporting a modest 6.67% increase in beer prices.
● Weinzelt (Weissbier): While not the largest tent, Weinzelt’s specialty in Weissbier attracted attention with a 3.57% increase, pricing a mug at €17.40 in 2023 compared to €16.80 the previous year.

Small Tents

The smaller beer tents are not as grandiose as the larger ones but offer a cozy and intimate Oktoberfest experience. Here, too, the trend of price increases was evident:
● Vinzenz Murr Metzgerstubn: Among the small tents, this venue saw one of the most significant increases, with beer prices surging by 10.37% from €13.50 to €14.90.
● Wildstuben: Another notable increase was witnessed at Wildstuben, where prices rose by 9.30% from €12.90 to €14.10.
● Wirtshaus im Schichtl: However, not all small tents followed the same pattern. Wirtshaus im Schichtl experienced a more modest increase of 2.21%, with prices increasing from €13.60 to €13.90.

Oide Wiesn

The Oide Wiesn, or “Oktoberfest”; offers a nostalgic experience with traditional music, crafts, and beer. Here, too, changes in beer prices were observed:
● Festzelt Tradition: This beer tent experienced a 6.82% increase, with beer prices climbing from €13.20 to €14.10.
● Museumszelt: The Museumszelt saw a relatively moderate increase of 4.76%, with prices rising from €12.60 to €13.20.

Wrap Up!

Oktoberfest is big on beer! It sets record-breaking beer consumption yearly, making it one of the biggest “Beerfest.” Over the past decades, Oktoberfest beer has seen different trends in terms of consumption and prices. Beer served at Wiesn strictly follows Purity law and is brewed locally by the “BIG SIX.”

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I was feeling in the mood to split a beer or two, maybe three with Grandma SueAnn.  Yesterday she kicked butt. Cumulative fundraising of $800 for the Walk to End Alzheimer’s on City Island and also volunteering at the walk event.  It was definitely some time to celebrate.

Zoktoberfest by KCBC – Kings County Brewers Collective

We started off with the Zoktoberfest by KCBC.  I am going to be honest, it is because of my driving.  When I showed up to Grandma SueAnn’s house, the Devious Imperial Pumpkin  had escaped the bag I was totting along.  I was still scared enough that I held it over the sink when I opened it!

The Zoktoberfest comes in with a 5.4% ABV and it has an overall untapped rating of 3.75.  It is described as “Smooth, bready malt character, with Clean earthy bitterness. Finishes crisp and dry. Crushable.  Brewed with 100% German malt and hops.  Worthy of your best lederhosen and your finest stein.”

This doesn’t feel like our typical marzen.  Grandma SueAnn and I tasted more of the bready malty flavors but then very crisp and light caramel.  Untapped has a few confused check ins too. 

(A hodge – podge of Untappd reviews of Zoktoberfest by KC BC – Kings County Brewers Collective)

And that is exactly how I’d describe it “Bit thin flavored” The flavors are all there but they are subtle and do nothing to excite me.  Grandma SueAnn concluded “It was just ok.” 

Devious Imperial Pumpkin by Fegley Brew Works

After some laundry checks and dogs walked it was time for the next beer.  I think I was scared of the Devious Imperial Pumpkin by Fegley’s Brew Works. 

Devious Imperial Pumpkin (DIP) comes in at a 9% ABV and an overall untapped rating of 3.77.  It is described as “Amber-hued and expertly brewed with real pumpkin, pale, Munich and caramel malts, this ale pours a frothy dark ruby color with enchanting aromas of pumpkin pie, spiced cookies and nutmeg.  A harmonious blend of ginger, cinnamon, clove and allspice balances natural pumpkin sweetness, revealing rich undertones of toffee, squash and clove.  Finished with unique notes of spiced pumping seeds and blood orange marmalade, this full bodied ale offers a sophisticated and delightful taste of the season, crafted with unmated passion and quality.”

Ah yes, we love a good pumpkin beer.  Not sweet and not too spicy.  Grandma SueAnn describes it as a beer you don’t even have to think about.  You just drink it and enjoy it.  You know what?  She is right.  It was so easy to just enjoy this well balanced pumpkin beer on a chilly fall day. 

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Post – Script

Ben jumping on here. Just want to say that Amy did an absolutely amazing job this weekend of helping Francis organize, run, and execute the Walk to End ALZ event on City Island at FNB Field in Harrisburg, PA yesterday. She absolutely puts her everything into it and always does such an amazing job. You can tell that she really cares hard about the quality and work that she does, and that she really cares about the cause.

Grandma SueAnn is no exception to that as well. She helped raise a lot of money for “Team Grandma Squared” and in honor of her mother.

It was also Grandma SueAnne’s 69th birthday on Friday night. After I got off work, we went over to Official BBQ and Brewpub in back of Rutherford (on Lyter Lane). Absolutely fantastic BBQ, and good brews as well. Micah and Aaron Delp do an amazing job there. If you check out our Instagram page you’ll soon see pics of our dinner at Official BBQ as well as pics from the Walk to End ALZ event.

Thank you for reading.

Amy’s Column Series

Since getting back to writing for the blog after a short hiatus, Amy has started up a weekly column style writing for the blog. You can find these articles here:

• Brewfests with Anxiety (Amy’s original weekly column start)
• I’ve Missed Drinking (A Look at Non Alcoholic Beers)
• Beer and Pretzel Review: Legends and Lore (St. Boniface Brewing Company) and Garlic Parm Pretzels (Pretzels.com)
• Peanut Butter Eggs, Easter, Beer, and YAH Brew’s Shimmy Shake (Beer Review)
• Cox Brewing Company: Back to Their Roots
• Amy’s Day Off
• It Was All A Dream (A Visit to YAH Brewing)
• Just Another Weekend (A Hike at Saint Pete’s Trail and Hares Hill Brewing)
• I’m Pretty Darn Lucky (Happy Mother’s Day)
• Ready to Kick of the Summer
• Beer Review: Beer Devil IPA (Niagara Brewing Company)
• World MS Day
• Have you ever picked a beer based on the can art?
• Happy Father’s Day
• What is Your Summer Time Go To Beer?
• Holiday Weekend and Bomber Bottles
• Baby’s First Ffej
• We Can’t Always Be a Glutton Right? – Perfect Portions and Allusion Brewing Company
• Beer Review: Pocono Punch (Barley Creek Brewing Company)
• Getting Sworn In: A Sneak Preview of Sworn Brewing
• Beer Review: Tropical Stout (Troegs Independent Brewing and Windy Bridges Brewing LLC)
• RAR Brewing Brings the Nostalgia with Muppets Out of Order Series
• Happy Birthday to Ben
• Brewery Review: Cold Spring Inn and Brewery
• Hummelstown Doesn’t Deserve Maritza
• Enchilada Stuffed Peppers and Sunshine Pilsner
• Master of Pumpkins, Cupcakes, Cookies, and Bacon Cheeseburgers
• A Beer Review by Grandma SueAnn (Beer Review: Braaaiins! by Spring House Brewing Company)
• Grandma SueAnn and More Beer: Beer Reviews of: Zaktoberfest (KCBC – Kings County Brewers Collective) and Devious Imperial Pumpkin (Fegley Brew Works)
• You can find all of Amy’s articles here: Amy’s Archive of Articles.

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I don’t consider myself a basic “girl” but let me tell you I do look forward to a pumpkin beer when fall is here! 

We are starting this night off with Master of Pumpkins by Troegs and a bacon cheeseburger.  I had to make sure it was clear I wasn’t eating anything for my main meal that had pumpkin in it.  You see I have loved the pumpkin and fall flavors for many, many years. 

Even this beer has been around for 20 years. (According to the Troegs Blog – Master of Pumpkins – brewed with real PA longnecks – October 2nd, 2022). (Master of Pumpkins.) But is it really a surprise that the following year is when Starbucks debuted the Pumpkin Spice latter in a select number of locations? (On their 20 Years Of Starbucks PSL: How The Humble Drink Became An Autumnal Icon) (Editor Note: Fun Ben note here, we discussed this just the other day, trying to figure out how old Master of Pumpkins was, and couldn’t find it in the “big book of beers” at work, we were guessing roughly 10 years, good to see we have a definitive answer here now.)

Troegs Master of Pumpkins (MoP or Mopkins) comes in at a 7.% ABV.  It has an overall Untapped rating of 3.74 and is described as “Brewed with native Pennsylvania neck pumpkins harvested just a few miles from our brewery.  Master of Pumpkins conjures the spirit of autumn by combining traditional pie spices with French saison yeast to elicit notes of vanilla, clove, nutmeg and honey.”  And let me tell you this combination was just as delicious 20 years ago

MoP takes you on a subtle but telling journey through the freshness of the long neck pumpkins grown locally, the softness of the vanilla but the pie spices come through and remind you fall is here.  One Untapped rating described this as “Still a damn good beer every year.” Yes indeed it is!

Cookies from Troegs Brewing as part of the Oktoberfest event. (Oktoberfest Gingerbread Cookie Hearts). The cupcakes come from Darby and are Pumpkin cupcakes with Nutella frosting.

My delight of the evening, lovingly provided by my boyfriend, was my delicious gingerbread cookie and my pumpkin spice Nutella icing cupcakes.  The Gingerbread cookies, decorated especially for a brewery, are soft and pair nicely with the MOP.  I thought it might be too many spice combinations but they each complimented one another.  Then my spoiled butt got to finish off the evening with a pumpkin spice cupcake with Nutella icing.  That homemade Nutella icing is whipped and fluffy.  It perfectly compliments the dense but moist pumpkin spice cupcake.  Taking that last swig of MoP was the perfect finisher to it all.  Maybe that 4 pack won’t last long.

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Editor Post-Script

Quick jump on here, editor Ben adding a post-script while Amy goes to sleep and I finish up her article. It has been a very busy weekend for us (despite the horrible weather). Amy had her first walk of the year – “Walk to End ALZ” in Lancaster yesterday, and was up at 5 AM to go and get everything ready for it. She absolutely nailed another great walk, and helped the cause, helping to try and find a cure to end Alzheimer’s. She is a tremendously hard worker, a hard trooper, and works her butt off for the Alzheimer’s Association.

I didn’t sleep well Friday into Saturday. I fell asleep sometime around 3 AM and woke up with Scarlet at 4:45 AM. Amy then left for her walk, and I watched Scarlet until my parents had her for the day so I could go to work. Work was super busy, crazy hectic, but a fun quick day despite the horrible weather. Got to meet Mark of Beards, Brews, and BBQs. Pretty cool dude and got to talk with him a bit and hang with him before his turn at the stein holding competition.

They announced the GABF winners yesterday. You can find some of the winner posts here (Pennsylvania, Maryland, D.C.). I got those completed before I started falling asleep at the computer.

Note on the cupcakes – so Darby makes these wonderful cupcakes, cookies, etc and brings them in for all of us at work to enjoy. I have jokingly started telling co-workers that I made them and they could help themselves to them. So thus, she has now started putting her name on them and spreading her “lies” that she makes them and not me.

Today – Sunday – was certainly no less busy than yesterday was. We woke up early with Scarlet, went out to eat at our favorite local breakfast spot – Bill’s Restaurant – and then we went to the Hershey Blue Barn and donated blood. (See our Instagram for pictures.)

After this, we went to Amy’s work, and in the rain unloaded the U-Haul full of stuff from yesterday’s walk event. And then before I knew it, it was time for work. At the end of work I scooped up another one of Darby’s cupcakes, grabbed another gingerbread cookie for Amy, and grabbed her a 4 pack of the Master of Pumpkins for tonight. Amy made excellent bacon cheeseburgers for us for dinner, wrote this great article, and then promptly passed out. So she’ll get to see this article in the morning.

(And speaking of our Instagram, we have hit over 700 followers on it. Be sure to follow us on Instagram and see what Amy, Ben, and Josh are up to.)

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More Troegs Independent Craft Brewing Related Articles

Looking for more Troegs in your diet? Here’s some other Troegs Independent Craft Brewing related articles we’ve written:

• Troegs Brewing and Wigle Whiskey Team Up to Bring Peach Whiskey Back
• Troegs Independent Craft Brewing Adds 1,628 Solar Panels To Their Brewery
• Beer Review: Double Blizzard (Troegs Independent Craft Brewing)
• The Mad Elf Gets a Face Lift – Troegs Independent Craft Brewing Changes The Mad Elf’s Look
• Beer Review: Double Nugget Nectar (Troegs Independent Craft Brewing)
• Beer Review: Grand Cacao (Troegs Independent Craft Brewing)
• Beer Review: Scratch 417 (Orange Lemon Peel) (Troegs Independent Craft Brewing)
• Beer Review: Haze Charmer (Troegs Independent Craft Brewing)
• Beer Review: Scratch 400 (Pre – Prohibition Lager) (Troegs Independent Craft Brewing)
• Multiple Beer Review: Scratch 394, Scratch 395, Scratch 396, and Mad Elf (Troegs Independent Craft Brewing)
• Two Beer Review: Fresh Fest and Trail Day Pale Ale (Troegs Independent Craft Brewing)
• Multiple Beer Reviews: Fest Lager, Scratch 385 – Krausened Dunkel Lager, and Scratch 386 – Tangerine Passionfruit Guava Tart Ale (Troegs Independent Craft Brewery)
• Beer Review: Fuzzy Nudge (Troegs Independent Craft Brewing)
• Multiple Beer Reviews: Scratch 382 – Blackberry Lime Tart Ale, Scratch 383 – Hazy IPA (Citra, Galaxy & Simcoe), Dear Peter, and Naked Elf (Troegs Brewing Company)
• Multiple Beer Review – Brewery Flight (Troegs) – Beers – Scratch #379 – Krausened Keller Pilsner, Scratch #378 – DIPA, Scratch #377 – Oat IPA, and Scratch #376 – Passionfruit & Guava Tart Ale
• Beer Review: Scratch 375: Coco-Nator (Troegs Independent Brewing Company)
• From Philly to Pittsburgh: Pennsylvania’s Top Craft Breweries You Must Visit
• Hershey Bears Celebrate Calder Cup Championship at Troegs Brewery
• Troegs Brewing Company Adds Hopora IPA to Their Seasonal Hop Cycle Series
• Beer Review: Tropical Stout (Troegs Independent Brewing and Windy Bridges Brewing LLC)
• Oktoberfest Lager Returns to Troegs Independent Brewing (Troegs Independent Brewing’s Oktoberfest Lager Has Returned)
• Tröegs Hop Cyclone Releases Today
• Master of Pumpkins Returns for 2023 with Over 3,000 Pounds of Fresh Local Pumpkins
• The Naked Elf Returns for 2023
• Troegs Announces Gingerbread Cookie Stout
• Bourbon Barrel Aged Triple Nator Releasing at Troegs Brewery
• Enchilada Stuffed Peppers and Sunshine Pilsner
• Troegs Brewing Releasing Cyclops Teardrops This Thursday
• Master of Pumpkins, Cupcakes, Cookies, and Bacon Cheeseburgers

For More Information on Troegs Independent Craft Brewing

• Troegs.com (Official Website)
• Troegs Independent Craft Brewing (Facebook)
• Troegs Independent Craft Brewing (Instagram)
• Troegs Independent Craft Brewing @ Twitter
• Troegs Independent Craft Brewing (Untappd)

According to Untappd, Troegs Independent Craft Brewing is a regional brewery with 148 unique beers listed (despite them nearing scratch 500). They have nearly 2.3 Million ratings and as of 9.24.23 have a global average rating of 3.79. Their Untappd bio reads:

“Founded in Pennsylvania in 1997 by brothers John and Chris Trogner, Tröegs Independent Brewing is driven by a sense of adventure and curiosity. Our brewery has been built by family, friends and kindred spirits who share a love of great beer. Together, we all make Tröegs. You might know our Perpetual IPA, the best-selling IPA in Pennsylvania. Or the dark, malty and crisp Troegenator. You may have come across such iconic beers as Nugget Nectar or Mad Elf in your beer travels. Perhaps you’ve been lucky enough to try one or two of the hundreds of experimental Scratch Series beers we’ve brewed over the years. Whether you’re already a member of our extended family or you’re just getting to know our brewery, there’s always something new to discover with Tröegs.“

Amy’s Column Series

Since getting back to writing for the blog after a short hiatus, Amy has started up a weekly column style writing for the blog. You can find these articles here:

• Brewfests with Anxiety (Amy’s original weekly column start)
• I’ve Missed Drinking (A Look at Non Alcoholic Beers)
• Beer and Pretzel Review: Legends and Lore (St. Boniface Brewing Company) and Garlic Parm Pretzels (Pretzels.com)
• Peanut Butter Eggs, Easter, Beer, and YAH Brew’s Shimmy Shake (Beer Review)
• Cox Brewing Company: Back to Their Roots
• Amy’s Day Off
• It Was All A Dream (A Visit to YAH Brewing)
• Just Another Weekend (A Hike at Saint Pete’s Trail and Hares Hill Brewing)
• I’m Pretty Darn Lucky (Happy Mother’s Day)
• Ready to Kick of the Summer
• Beer Review: Beer Devil IPA (Niagara Brewing Company)
• World MS Day
• Have you ever picked a beer based on the can art?
• Happy Father’s Day
• What is Your Summer Time Go To Beer?
• Holiday Weekend and Bomber Bottles
• Baby’s First Ffej
• We Can’t Always Be a Glutton Right? – Perfect Portions and Allusion Brewing Company
• Beer Review: Pocono Punch (Barley Creek Brewing Company)
• Getting Sworn In: A Sneak Preview of Sworn Brewing
• Beer Review: Tropical Stout (Troegs Independent Brewing and Windy Bridges Brewing LLC)
• RAR Brewing Brings the Nostalgia with Muppets Out of Order Series
• Happy Birthday to Ben
• Brewery Review: Cold Spring Inn and Brewery
• Hummelstown Doesn’t Deserve Maritza
• Enchilada Stuffed Peppers and Sunshine Pilsner
• Master of Pumpkins, Cupcakes, Cookies, and Bacon Cheeseburgers
• You can find all of Amy’s articles here: Amy’s Archive of Articles.

(And please take a moment to fill out Amy’s survey on her ‘Holiday Weekend and Bomber Bottles‘ column.)

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We are working on a massive project here at The Beer Thrillers. We are creating a map of all of the breweries across the United States. State by state we are adding maps of all of the different states with every brewery in each state. (We will eventually get to the US Territories, as well as the Canadian Provinces, and possibly more countries; as well as doing some fun maps like a map of all the breweries we’ve been to, and other fun maps.) You can find the brewery maps here:

• MAPS OF BREWERIES

We are also working on a project of creating printable and downloadable PDFs and resources to be able to check and keep track of all of the breweries you’ve been to. So stay tuned for that project once we are finished with the Brewery Maps of the US States.

You can check out our different directories here: Beer Reviews, Hike Reviews, Book Reviews, Brewery News, Brewery Openings, Brewer Interviews, and Travelogues.

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You can now find us on our Discord Server here: The Beer Thrillers (Discord Server). We’ve also joined LinkTree to keep track of all of our social media pages, as well as hot new articles we’ve written.

The Beer Thrillers on LinkTree can be found here: The Beer Thrillers LinkTree.

We have partnered with an affiliateship with Beer Drop.com. You can check out that partnership and receive great discounts, coupons, and more here: Beer Drop. Going here and logging in and ordering will help you receive your discounts and coupons as well as help support our page. Thank you for helping to support The Beer Thrillers and to help us maintain the site and blog and to keep it running.

The Beer Thrillers are a blog that prides itself on writing beer reviews, brewery reviews, travelogues, news (especially local to the Central PA brewery scene), as well as covering other topics of our interests – such as hiking, literature and books, board games, and video games which we sometimes stream with our friends over at Knights of Nostalgia. We are currently listed as #7 on FeedSpot’s “Top 100 Beer Blogs” and #8 on FeedSpot’s “Top 40 Pennsylvania Blogs”. (As of January 2023.) Thank you for reading our site today, please subscribe, follow, and bookmark. Please reach out to us if you are interested in working together. If you would like to donate to the blog you can here: Donate to The Beer Thrillers. Thank you!

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Its August 1st…

Its August 1st…. and so you know what that means…. its time for Oktoberfest! Yes, it doesn’t seem as ridiculous as it sounds. Firstly – Germany celebrates Oktoberfest in September, and secondly, distribution and sales and marketing dictates release dates – not the Pennsylvanian weather.

The Mad Elf has been put away, Christmas in July is over, and now its time to bring out the Oktoberfest. The next great season of the calendar year is upon us.

The general store at Tröegs is cleared out of the Mad Elf, the Mad Elf Grand Cru, and all of the other Christmas in July items and drinks, and now in comes the Oktoberfest, soon will come in Hop Cyclone, and the fall season starts to begin to get underway at Tröegs Brewery.

Tröegs Oktoberfest

By boiling a portion of the mash, we create a bright, dry maltiness.

John Trogner – Tröegs brewmaster and co-founder

Tröegs Oktoberfest is 6.1% ABV – not too high and not too low either. The lager is true to its origins, a good toasty lager that would make any Bavarian happy. Brewer tasting notes for the Oktoberfest are caramel, toasted oats, sweet caramel, fresh baked bread, and flowering herbs.

Troegs Independent Craft Brewing collaborated with German artist David Leutert to make the can label and some of the artwork on merchandise. They have also collaborated with another artist for the tee shirts that will be released to celebrate the Oktoberfest season. Leutert took inspiration from the Bavarian flag and the traditional bier halls of Bavaria to create the design. Festzelte is the Bavarian bier gardens that you see traditionally in pop culture with the tents and the white and blue everywhere.

Lagers

Troegs Brewing has several lagers to scratch any lager fan’s itch. They have the year round Troegenator Double Bock, they have the Sunshine Pilsner, they also currently have When in Doubt (a helles lager) and they’ve had some recent scratch lagers – Scratch 491 and 496 in particular. The Oktoberfest Lager joins their Long Live Lagers celebration series.

Oktoberfest Lager can be found in 12-oz bottles and 12-oz cans. You can use their Tröegs Brew Finder to find it.

Oktoberfest Celebration

Troegs Independent Craft Brewing has announced that their yearly Oktoberfest will be ten days this year. Running from September 14th to September 24th. They will have beer releases, as well as new merchandise for the event, and of course German authentic food and steins as well.

More Troegs Independent Craft Brewing Related Articles

Looking for more Troegs in your diet? Here’s some other Troegs Independent Craft Brewing related articles we’ve written:

• Troegs Brewing and Wigle Whiskey Team Up to Bring Peach Whiskey Back
• Troegs Independent Craft Brewing Adds 1,628 Solar Panels To Their Brewery
• Beer Review: Double Blizzard (Troegs Independent Craft Brewing)
• The Mad Elf Gets a Face Lift – Troegs Independent Craft Brewing Changes The Mad Elf’s Look
• Beer Review: Double Nugget Nectar (Troegs Independent Craft Brewing)
• Beer Review: Grand Cacao (Troegs Independent Craft Brewing)
• Beer Review: Scratch 417 (Orange Lemon Peel) (Troegs Independent Craft Brewing)
• Beer Review: Haze Charmer (Troegs Independent Craft Brewing)
• Beer Review: Scratch 400 (Pre – Prohibition Lager) (Troegs Independent Craft Brewing)
• Multiple Beer Review: Scratch 394, Scratch 395, Scratch 396, and Mad Elf (Troegs Independent Craft Brewing)
• Two Beer Review: Fresh Fest and Trail Day Pale Ale (Troegs Independent Craft Brewing)
• Multiple Beer Reviews: Fest Lager, Scratch 385 – Krausened Dunkel Lager, and Scratch 386 – Tangerine Passionfruit Guava Tart Ale (Troegs Independent Craft Brewery)
• Beer Review: Fuzzy Nudge (Troegs Independent Craft Brewing)
• Multiple Beer Reviews: Scratch 382 – Blackberry Lime Tart Ale, Scratch 383 – Hazy IPA (Citra, Galaxy & Simcoe), Dear Peter, and Naked Elf (Troegs Brewing Company)
• Multiple Beer Review – Brewery Flight (Troegs) – Beers – Scratch #379 – Krausened Keller Pilsner, Scratch #378 – DIPA, Scratch #377 – Oat IPA, and Scratch #376 – Passionfruit & Guava Tart Ale
• Beer Review: Scratch 375: Coco-Nator (Troegs Independent Brewing Company)
• From Philly to Pittsburgh: Pennsylvania’s Top Craft Breweries You Must Visit
• Hershey Bears Celebrate Calder Cup Championship at Troegs Brewery
• Troegs Brewing Company Adds Hopora IPA to Their Seasonal Hop Cycle Series
• Beer Review: Tropical Stout (Troegs Independent Brewing and Windy Bridges Brewing LLC)
• Oktoberfest Lager Returns to Troegs Independent Brewing (Troegs Independent Brewing’s Oktoberfest Lager Has Returned)

For More Information on Troegs Independent Craft Brewing

• Troegs.com (Official Website)
• Double Blizzard of Hops – Troegs Official Merchandise Page
• Troegs Independent Craft Brewing (Facebook)
• Troegs Independent Craft Brewing (Instagram)
• Troegs Independent Craft Brewing @ Twitter
• Troegs Independent Craft Brewing (Untappd)

According to Untappd, Troegs Independent Craft Brewing is a regional brewery with 148 unique beers listed (despite them nearing scratch 500). They have nearly 2.3 Million ratings and as of 8.1.23 have a global average rating of 3.79. Their Untappd bio reads:

“Founded in Pennsylvania in 1997 by brothers John and Chris Trogner, Tröegs Independent Brewing is driven by a sense of adventure and curiosity. Our brewery has been built by family, friends and kindred spirits who share a love of great beer. Together, we all make Tröegs. You might know our Perpetual IPA, the best-selling IPA in Pennsylvania. Or the dark, malty and crisp Troegenator. You may have come across such iconic beers as Nugget Nectar or Mad Elf in your beer travels. Perhaps you’ve been lucky enough to try one or two of the hundreds of experimental Scratch Series beers we’ve brewed over the years. Whether you’re already a member of our extended family or you’re just getting to know our brewery, there’s always something new to discover with Tröegs.“

Thank You For Reading

If you like this article, please check out our other many articles, including news, beer reviews, travelogues, maps, and much much more. We greatly appreciate everyone visiting the site!

Cheers.

Thanks again for reading everyone. Take some time to check out the site, we greatly appreciate it. We have affiliates and sponsors with Pretzels.com and Beer Drop.com, which can save you money on their products if you are interested. Check out our articles on them. Make sure to check out our beer reviews, brewery reviews, Amy’s weekly column, book reviews, hike reviews, and so much more.

As always, thank you everyone for reading! Leave your likes, comments, suggestions, questions, etc, in the comments section. Or use the Feedback – Contact Us – page, and we’ll get right back to you! You can also reach out to us at our direct e-mail address: thebeerthrillers@gmail.com

Thank you for visiting our blog. Please make sure to follow, bookmark, subscribe, and make sure to comment and leave feedback and like the blog posts you read. It will help us to better tailor the blog to you, the readers, likes and make this a better blog for everyone.

We are working on a massive project here at The Beer Thrillers. We are creating a map of all of the breweries across the United States. State by state we are adding maps of all of the different states with every brewery in each state. (We will eventually get to the US Territories, as well as the Canadian Provinces, and possibly more countries; as well as doing some fun maps like a map of all the breweries we’ve been to, and other fun maps.) You can find the brewery maps here:

• MAPS OF BREWERIES

We are also working on a project of creating printable and downloadable PDFs and resources to be able to check and keep track of all of the breweries you’ve been to. So stay tuned for that project once we are finished with the Brewery Maps of the US States.

You can check out our different directories here: Beer Reviews, Hike Reviews, Book Reviews, Brewery News, Brewery Openings, Brewer Interviews, and Travelogues.

Please be sure to follow us on our social media accounts – Facebook, Facebook Group, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube, and Influence. As well as our brand new Tumblr page. Please be sure to also follow, like, subscribe to the blog here itself to keep updated. We love to hear from you guys, so be sure to leave a comment and let us know what you think!

You can now find us on our Discord Server here: The Beer Thrillers (Discord Server). We’ve also joined LinkTree to keep track of all of our social media pages, as well as hot new articles we’ve written.

The Beer Thrillers on LinkTree can be found here: The Beer Thrillers LinkTree.

We have partnered with an affiliateship with Beer Drop.com. You can check out that partnership and receive great discounts, coupons, and more here: Beer Drop. Going here and logging in and ordering will help you receive your discounts and coupons as well as help support our page. Thank you for helping to support The Beer Thrillers and to help us maintain the site and blog and to keep it running.

The Beer Thrillers are a blog that prides itself on writing beer reviews, brewery reviews, travelogues, news (especially local to the Central PA brewery scene), as well as covering other topics of our interests – such as hiking, literature and books, board games, and video games which we sometimes stream with our friends over at Knights of Nostalgia. We are currently listed as #7 on FeedSpot’s “Top 100 Beer Blogs” and #8 on FeedSpot’s “Top 40 Pennsylvania Blogs”. (As of January 2023.) Thank you for reading our site today, please subscribe, follow, and bookmark. Please reach out to us if you are interested in working together. If you would like to donate to the blog you can here: Donate to The Beer Thrillers. Thank you!

You can also check out our partnership and affiliation with Pretzels.com, where ordering pretzels and using our affiliate code – AFFILIATE CODE IS THEBEERTHRILLERS20 – will help you get wonderful pretzels and help us maintain and keep this blog running. Thank you!

If you would like to reach out to us for product reviews, beer reviews, press release writing, and other media – please contact us at thebeerthrillers@gmail.com. Thank you.

If you would like to help keep the blog running soundly and smoothly, you may donate to us to help us keep the costs of the blog to a minimum. We greatly appreciate it. Thank you. (Clicking this link will take you to the page to make a donation. Thank you very much for helping us stay afloat!)

(Thank you for reading. The opinions, thoughts, and expressions of each article posted on The Beer Thrillers represents the author of the content and only themselves. It does not express the opinions, beliefs, or ideas held by The Beer Thrillers or any company in which the author themselves work for. Each piece of written content is written by the creator(s) listed in the authorial section on each article unless otherwise noted. Their opinions, comments, and words on screen do not represent any company in which they work for and / or are affiliated with or any non – profits that they contribute to. Thank you.)