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  Everyday Drinkers Podcast 31: Oktoberfest

  September 30, 2009 / Bavarian, Beer, Feature, Germany, Märzen, Micro Brew, Oktoberfest, Podcast, review, Sam Adams, Seasonals, Shipyard Brewing Co

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  As of September 19th, a significant yearly event has started: Oktoberfest. We couldn’t be a proper drinking podcast if we didn’t take the time out of our busy schedules to sit down with a few seasonal brews and talk about it. We’re primarily drinking Märzen style beers but we expand beyond the boarders of Germany and kick back with some US styles as well. Beers in this episode include: Flying Dog Dogtoberfest Märzen, Leinenkugel Oktoberfest, New Belgium Hoptober Golden Ale, [...]

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  Flying Dog Marzen DogtoberFest Review

  October 6, 2008 / Alcohol, Beer, Flying Dog, Märzen, Oktoberfest, Seasonals

  A Märzen brew, something a bit different which brings us back to 1539. A Bavarian Brauordnung (brewing ordinance) decreed that a Märzen can only may be brewed between St. Michaels Day, September 29th and St. Georg Day, April 23rd. Flying Dog brings their own Märzen seasonal by the name of DogtoberFest. This brew uses traditional German ingredients from overseas to brew up their Dogtoberfest. Flying Dog keeps it real with this Oktoberfest by making a beer with a great red [...]

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  Octoberfest Seasonals, Back Again!

  October 5, 2008 / Beer, Oktoberfest, Sam Adams, Seasonals

  It’s that time of year again. We’re heading back into the Octoberfest season with some great seasonal brews. Last year we covered a bit about Oktoberfest so we won’t rehash the obvious, today. It’s just important to remember to go out and try a few octoberfest seasonal beers this year. We’re not saying you’ve got to experience pumpkin spiced aromas in all shapes and sizes, but at least hit up a few unique seaonal beers for octoberfest and see what [...]

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  History of OktoberFest

  October 16, 2007 / Beer, Germany, Oktoberfest

  Bayern, the home of Oktoberfest, one of the biggest beer bashes around the world. Bayern, known to English speakers as Bavaria, is a southern German state which is best known for Munich, beer central. It is here where you can get your beer drinkin’ on with the best of them. Oktoberfest is a 16 day yearly festival celebrated in late September into early October. Oddly enough, Oktoberfest starts in September but it’s truth enough for the Germans. The worlds largest [...]

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