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Samuel Adams OctoberFest

Samuel Adams OctoberFest is a smooth, malty Märzen-style lager brewed to celebrate the season with rich toasty flavor and a touch of caramel sweetness. It’s a fall favorite that’s full-bodied but incredibly easy to drink—perfect for autumn nights and Oktoberfest cheers.

Description:

Brewed in the traditional Märzen style, Samuel Adams OctoberFest is all about malt character. With five varieties of roasted malt, it offers a layered profile of caramel, toffee, and toasted bread, balanced by a clean lager finish. It’s rich without being heavy, capturing the essence of fall in every sip. Whether you're tailgating, carving pumpkins, or just relaxing by a bonfire, it’s a seasonal classic you’ll come back to every year.

Tasting Notes:

  • Appearance: Deep amber with copper highlights and a creamy off-white head.

  • Aroma: Toasted malt, sweet caramel, subtle spice, and freshly baked bread.

  • Palate: Smooth and malty with flavors of caramel, toffee, and toasted grain. Low bitterness with a crisp, clean lager finish.

  • Bitterness Level: Low

  • Alcohol: 5.3% ABV

Origin:

Brewed by Samuel Adams / Boston Beer Company, this fall seasonal has been a staple in the craft beer world for decades. Inspired by the Bavarian Oktoberfest tradition and adapted for American palates, it remains one of the most popular fall seasonals in the country.

Serving Suggestions:

Best served cold in a stein, mug, or nonic pint.

Perfect for:

  • Pairing with bratwurst, pretzels, roasted chicken, or apple pie

  • Cozy fall nights, fire pits, and hayrides

  • Oktoberfest celebrations, tailgates, or just watching the leaves turn

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