Tröegs Independent Brewing announces the return of Oktoberfest Lager, a toasty, crisp, and festive beer for the upcoming fall season.
Interpreting this timeless German style starts with a traditional brewing technique called decoction.
“By boiling a portion of the mash, we create a bright, dry maltiness,” says Tröegs brewmaster and co-founding brother, John Trogner.
A kettle addition of Hallertau Tradition hops adds subtle floral and herbal undercurrents.
Clocking in at 6.1% ABV, this toasty lager showcases notes of sweet caramel, fresh-baked bread, and flowering herbs.
To capture the celebratory spirit of the annual Oktoberfest celebration, the Hershey, PA-based brewery collaborated with German artist David Leutert, who took inspiration from the Bavarian flag and traditional beer halls known as “Festzelte.”
The beer’s release comes with excited anticipation of Tröegs’ annual Oktoberfest celebration from September 12 to September 20, when the independent brewery will transform its Tasting Room, patio, and Beer Garden into a festive German beer hall.
The event will peak on Saturday, September 19, when attendees can enjoy live music, commemorative stein fills of Oktoberfest Lager, a stein-hoisting competition, traditional German food specials, and more. Tröegs will also offer an exclusive Guided Tasting Experience, which will be available to book through troegs.com/tours starting September 1.
Oktoberfest Lager is available on draft and in 12-oz. bottles and cans everywhere Tröegs beer is sold. Beer drinkers can locate this and other beers near them using the Tröegs Brew Finder. For additional details, visit the Tröegs blog.
