Oktoberfest beers — you saw them hitting the shelves the same time as pumpkin spice-flavored everything — in August. The seasonal packaging + autumnal orange hue of these festive beverages make us want to bust out our best flannel in 80° weather.
While we are 4 days into October, and you’ve probably already had a pint or 3 of these seasonal suds — we are bringing you our favorite Oktoberfest beers that Lexington breweries have released this season.
West 6th Brewery | Dankechain Oktoberfest | 5.5% abv
This medium-bodied lager is a delicious Lexington staple. Even your sister-in-law’s cousin who lives in Louisville has tried the Dankechain — mix it up and try their Dunkel or Weizenbock.
Country Boy Brewing Co. | Oktoberfest | 5.5% abv
This beer is bright amber in color + crisper than a fall morning. If the Dankechain is the Oktoberfest staple of Lexington — then Country Boy’s Oktoberfest is closing the gap quicker than American Pharoah .
Blue Stallion Brewing Co. | Pineapple Oktoberfest | 5% abv
This pineapple Oktoberfest is a brand new release that’s here to shake the leaves off the trees early.
Pro Tip: Bring a crowler of this to your next tailgate party to impress your friends
Mirror Twin Brewing Co. | Wade Boggs | 6.2%
Maltier than most, but always reliable in October — just like the famous Boston Red Sox 3rd baseman this beer was named after.
Rock House Brewing Co. | Dance, Little Bird | 5.8% abv
This golden brew is the perfect party lager for a sunny fall day + it tastes like a honey-soaked biscuit.
Pro Tip: This beer tastes even sweeter after a long run through Woodland Park.
Pivot Brewing Co. | Braunstein | 5.5% abv
This german-style Dunkelweizen is darker in color and sweeter than a traditional Oktoberfest beer — think chocolate + banana.
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