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From traditional German-style lagers to creative local interpretations
Philly offers a fantastic selection of local brews to celebrate Oktoberfest in style. From traditional German-style lagers to creative local interpretations, here are the top six Oktoberfest beers in Philadelphia that you need to try this season.
Double Dutch is a double IPA hoppy beer by Two Locals Brewing with big notes of melon, oranges slices with the stringy pitch, and a touch of sweet berries. This fruity offering makes for a great way to celebrate the season.
Triple Bottom Brewing's Crunch is reminiscent of the Fall leaves. It is a malty and festive offering with notes of pretzel, malty sweetness, and a generous amount of Noble hop. The brewery describes it as a drink you'll want to enjoy during crisp autumn afternoons.
Human Robot's Festbier is all about drinkability, according to the brewery's website. The beer is brewed with German pilsner malt, a touch of Munich and Hersbrucker hops. After an intense double decoction mash, the beer is fermented slow and cold. It offers a cracker-like aroma and a clean, honey-like sweetness.
Is Butter a Carb? is a rather, shall we say, genius brew by Evil Genius. In collaboration with Auntie Annes, it's brewed with imported German hops and malts, and fresh-baked Auntie Anne’s pretzels. It features a toasty profile with salty notes from Auntie Anne's pretzels, making for fun and unique flavor.
Brewery ARS describes this Oktoberfest staple as a festive beer that is perfect for the autumn season. It is an unfiltered German-style lager brewed with a blend of Weyermann German malts and gently hopped with spalter select hops. Rich notes of honey and fresh-baked bread make for a comforting, yet festive Fall drink.
Funktoberfest comes just in time for Attic Brewing Company's festival of the same name. This Oktoberfest lager (also called a marzen) is brewed with German malts and hops, and offers notes of lightly-toasted biscuit with vanilla undertones on the nose and tongue.
