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Prost To Oktoberfest Season at Lone Tree Brewing Company

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COLORADO— The season of German-style lagers is upon us, and Lone Tree Brewing is excited to share theirs with Colorado. The 2025 batch is canned and available at retailers across the state.

Crafted with traditional European malts and German Hallertau Mittelfruh hops to emulate this classic beer style, the amber-hued Lone Tree Oktoberfest is a 5.5% ABV lager with rich, toasty and bready flavors, minimal bitterness, and a dry finish.

Find Lone Tree Oktoberfest on tap and in canned 12oz. 6-packs at both of the brewery tasting rooms in Lone Tree and Parker, and at select locations in Colorado.

On September 6, Lone Tree Brewing Parker will host Bustoberfest: Oktoberfest Celebration – Bus Loop Edition. Guests can enjoy pours of Oktoberfest Märzen and a Festbier that will tap for the occasion, live polka music from 2 to 6pm, and German-inspired eats from Big Stuff Food Truck. The bus will roll from 1 to 9pm, with additional stops at Downhill Brewing, Bent Barley Brewing, Bodega Beer Company, and Parker Pour House.

On September 13, Lone Tree Brewing’s original location will host Oktoberfest beginning with a tapping of the 2025 Lone Tree Festbier at 11am. Oktoberfest will also be on tap for this celebration, which features an outdoor vendor market from 11am to 4pm, a live polka band from 2 to 6pm, a stein hoisting competition, and food from Big Belly Bros BBQ.

Contact Emily Hutto at hutto@radcraftbeer.com with media inquiries about Lone Tree Brewing Co. and their favorite bier-drinking season.

ABOUT LONE TREE BREWING CO.

Lone Tree Brewing Company was the first brewery to open in Lone Tree, Colorado in Denver’s South Metro area in 2011, and has remained a local staple for more than a decade. Now deeply rooted in this community, the brewing company is growing friends at its two tasting rooms– the original location near Park Meadows Mall in Lone Tree, and in the heart of Parker, Colorado. Find Lone Tree’s stylistically diverse lineup of canned beers in cans and on draft in Colorado and Kansas to enjoy with your buds. Visit the brewery online at lonetreebrewingco.com.

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Prost! Athletic Brewing Company’s Oktoberfest Returns

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MILFORD, Connecticut and SAN DIEGO, California— Athletic Brewing Company, America’s leading producer of non-alcoholic craft beer, announced the fifth annual release of its classic non-alcoholic Oktoberfest. This seasonal Fest Brew was created to pair perfectly with fall weather and autumn activities, from cool hikes to homecoming tailgate parties.

Inspired by traditional Bavarian Festbiers, this flavorful, slightly-sweet golden brew boasts a clean malt backbone from Vienna and Munich malts, and light bitterness from a dosing of Hallertau Mittelfruh hops. It pairs well with everything from hot pretzels to hearty, cool-weather dishes, and contains only 70 calories.

“Our Oktoberfest brew is reminiscent of what you’d experience during the Bavarian fall season,” explains Marco Garcia, Brewery Manager at Athletic Brewing Company. “It’s full-bodied with malty undertones, and delicately balanced with a slight hop finish. This brew pairs perfectly with the crisp autumn air and is best enjoyed with friends and family.”

Sporting a new look in 2023, Athletic Brewing’s Oktoberfest was a first-of-its-kind non-alcoholic brew in America when it was first released in 2019. It is now available nationwide at select U.S. retailers in 6-pack 12 oz. cans for between $9.99 – $11.99. It is also available in 6-pack 12 oz. cans for $14.99 on athleticbrewing.com.

About Athletic Brewing Company

Athletic Brewing, founded in 2017 by Bill Shufelt and John Walker, is the 13th largest craft brewer in America and the leading producer of non-alcoholic craft beer. The company’s brews are distributed in all 50 states and available at over 50,000 retail stores nationwide. In 2023, Athletic was ranked as the 4th fastest-growing company in the Americas by Financial Times. Athletic was also ranked as the fastest-growing U.S. beverage manufacturer by Inc. Magazine in 2022, and named one of TIME’s “100 Most Influential Companies.” The company has won over 75 prestigious brewing awards, including Gold & Silver for its Run Wild and Free Wave IPAs in the 2022 US Open of Beer Championship. It was also named the North American Brewer of the Year at the 2022 International Beer Challenge. Athletic has custom breweries in Milford, Connecticut, and San Diego, and donates up to $2 million annually to protecting and restoring outdoor spaces across the globe via its Two For The Trails program. Athletic Brewing is proudly a Certified B Corporation. Its full-flavored near beers and hop-infused sparkling waters are available on athleticbrewing.com

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PROST! Tennessee Brew Works Releases Their Limited Oktoberfest

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NASHVILLE, Tennessee— Embrace the spirit of German beer culture as Tennessee Brew Works proudly announces the highly anticipated annual release of this year’s Oktoberfest! Beer enthusiasts and connoisseurs alike are cordially invited to join us at the Tennessee Brew Works taproom, located at 809 Ewing Avenue in Nashville for the release Friday, September 1, starting at 11 am.

Brewed once a year, this 5.2% ABV, 17 IBU German-style Märzen is a sessionable welcome to the fall here in Tennessee. Enjoy delicious rich malt, bready and biscuit characteristics with light toasted notes on finish. The hop bitterness is clean and soft.

Oktoberfest will be available on draft, and in 16oz can 4-packs and 24-pack cases to-go at the Tennessee Brew Works taproom, starting at 11am Friday, September 1.

Oktoberfest will also be available with limited distribution around the greater Nashville metropolitan area, Clarksville, Cookeville, Knoxville, Tri-Cities, Chattanooga, and West Tennessee.

PROST! EIN TOAST!

About Tennessee Brew Works

Tennessee Brew Works is an independently owned and operated craft brewery that opened in 2013 with a mission to create high quality craft beer that pays homage to the land, traditions, and culture of Tennessee.

Tennessee Brew Works proudly introduced the state’s first All-Tennessee grain beers in 2018 with the Tennessee Department of Agriculture. Our all-Tennessee grain State Park Blonde Ale is the official beer of the Tennessee State Parks and benefits the TSP Conservancy for the preservation of the state’s 57 State Parks.

We brew beers with integrity, using only quality natural ingredients and source them from local farms whenever possible. We cater to those that appreciate the difference. Tennessee Brew Works is owned and operated by folks in Tennessee. Our motto: “We work hard to create high quality craft beer that makes Tennessee proud. Our culture places importance on family, friends, and community, and we hope you’ll be a part of it.”

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San Diego’s Karl Strauss Brewing Releases Oktoberfest Beer for 35th Year

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SAN DIEGO, California – Karl Strauss, San Diego’s longest continuously operating post-Prohibition brewing company, released its seasonal Oktoberfest beer for the 35th year in a row. Brewmaster Paul Segura made the announcement.

The German-style Märzen lager, which has a 5.0% ABV and a golden amber color, is available on draft at Karl Strauss’s four San Diego brewpubs in 4S Ranch, Carlsbad, Downtown San Diego, and Sorrento Mesa, as well as at several bars and restaurants throughout the County. The beer is also available on draft at Karl Strauss brewpubs in Anaheim, Costa Mesa, Downtown Los Angeles, and Temecula.

Six packs of 12-oz Oktoberfest bottles are available at all eight brewpubs and at retail locations such as 7-Eleven, Costco, CVS, Ralphs, Sprouts, and Vons.

“In a world of ever-changing beer styles, our Oktoberfest stands as a timeless classic – an original masterpiece that pays homage to the heart and soul of this Bavarian brewing tradition,” Segura said. “No doubt, this is one that both our team and our fans get most excited for each year.”

The official 2023 Oktoberfest celebration in Germany takes place from September 16 – October 3. This year marks the 188th festival. Karl Strauss’s Oktoberfest beer uses a blend of Vienna and Munich malts, along with Perle hops imported from the Hallertau region of Germany. It has toasted malt flavors, nutty undertones, and a crisp, clean finish.

In addition to traditional pints, Karl Strauss brewpubs will offer an Oktoberfest stein-and-fill promotion for $15. Refills of Oktoberfest or any Karl Strauss core beer in the newly-designed take-home stein are just $6. The beer will be available through October 31.

Karl Strauss released its first version of an Oktoberfest beer “Blonde Bavarian Oktoberfest Beer” in 1989, the same year the brewery was founded. Blonde Bavarian was part of Karl Strauss’s first Oktoberfest celebration at the brewery’s original location on Columbia Street in Downtown San Diego.

On July 30, it was announced that Karl Strauss was voted as one of San Diego’sBest Craft Breweries in The San Diego Union-Tribune’s 2023 Readers Poll. Only 10 made the list. A Karl Strauss beer garden in San Marcos is expected to open in September.

About Karl Strauss Brewing Company

Karl Strauss Brewing Company has been proudly independent since 1989, pioneering the craft beer scene throughout San Diego and beyond with innovative and award-winning releases. It has an ongoing collaboration series with some of the nation’s most well-respected breweries, and are known for launching exciting brands like Tower X West Coast IPA, as well as cult classics like Red Trolley.

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Great Lakes Brewing Co. Oktoberfest Returns, Brewery Sponsors Cleveland Oktoberfest

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CLEVELAND, Ohio— Great Lakes Brewing Co. (GLBC) announces the return of seasonal favorite Oktoberfest, available now in cans, bottles, and draft.

Often lauded as an American-brewed benchmark of the style, GLBC’s Oktoberfest is a malty, toasty seasonal lager brewed with a blend of Munich and Caramel malts, and is 6.5% alcohol by volume. Great Lakes Brewing Co. Oktoberfest is available now throughout the brewery’s distribution footprint in 6-Pack Bottles, 12-Pack Bottles, 12-Pack Cans, and Draft.

Beer Details:

Flavor: Prost! Our take on this classic German style is a real malt party, packed with toasty autumnal flavors perfect for hearty hoisting.

ABV: 6.5%

Packages: 6-Pack Bottles, 12-Pack Bottles, 12-Pack Cans, Draft

Release: Seasonal, August

In addition to the seasonal release of Oktoberfest, Great Lakes Brewing Co. is proud to return as the official second weekend sponsor of Cleveland Oktoberfest, taking place September 8 – 9 at the Cuyahoga County Fairgrounds. As the featured beer sponsor for the 2nd weekend, GLBC will serve a variety of draft offerings like the award-winning Oktoberfest throughout the entire fairground. GLBC beer will be available in the event’s Craft Bier Hall both weekends, and the brewery is proud to once again sponsor the event’s Great Lakes 5K Bier Run & One Mile Walk on September 4, benefiting University Hospitals Rainbow Babies & Children’s Hospital.

About Great Lakes Brewing Co.

Great Lakes Brewing Co. (GLBC) is Ohio’s original craft brewery, founded in 1988 by brothers Patrick and Daniel Conway in Cleveland, Ohio. Now celebrating its 35th anniversary, GLBC is independent and employee-owned, and serves 14 states and Washington, D.C. with its award-winning portfolio of fresh, flavorful, and innovative crafted beverages including Vibacious Double IPA, Hazecraft Hazy IPA, Dortmunder Gold Lager, and a robust selection of seasonal and limited release offerings.

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Firestone Walker’s Oaktoberfest Is Back

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Firestone Walker Oaktoberfest
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PASO ROBLES, California— Firestone Walker’s fall classic is back with the 2023 edition of Oaktoberfest, an oak-inspired homage to the iconic “festbiers” that are synonymous with Munich’s legendary Oktoberfest celebration.

The 2023 Oaktoberfest Oak Aged Lager (5.2% ABV) begins rolling out to all Firestone Walker markets this week in 6-pack (12-oz cans) and draft formats. The name “Oaktoberfest” is a riff on Firestone Walker’s longtime commitment to brewing beer in oak barrels.

“Oaktoberfest is a beer that has stood the test of time,” said Brewmaster Matt Brynildson. “In fact, I believe that more and more craft drinkers are yearning for beers like Oaktoberfest. There’s a certain nostalgia to the style—smooth, sessionable, flavorful and malt-forward. It’s the kind of beer that you naturally crave as summer turns to fall.”

Oaktoberfest has been a seasonal staple at Firestone Walker dating back to the inaugural release in 2006. The recipe has evolved over the years, but recent tweaks have taken the beer to new heights.

A portion of the beer is lagered in French oak barrels inherited from one of Napa Valley’s top cult wineries. The barrels are stored at a temperature of 3°C for optimal lagering conditions. Meanwhile, the ingredients are decidedly German: Weyermann Vienna malt, Weyermann pilsner malt, noble German hops (Tradition and Spalter Select) and classic 34/70 Weihenstephan lager yeast.

Oaktoberfest’s light amber color foreshadows its toasty, biscuity flavor. The oak-barrel lagering allows for an even smoother texture, all while remaining true to the beer’s crisp malt profile and hints of noble hops.

“Oaktoberfest is rich in flavor but also light-bodied and easy to drink,” Brynildson said. “Which makes it enjoyable on warm and cool days alike.”

About Firestone Walker

Founded by brothers-in-law Adam Firestone and David Walker in 1996, Firestone Walker Brewing Company is a California beer company with three innovative brewing facilities. Firestone Walker’s main brewery in Paso Robles produces a diverse portfolio ranging from iconic pale ales to vintage barrel-aged beers. The Barrelworks facility in Buellton makes eccentric wild ales, while the Propagator pilot brewhouse in Venice specializes in R&D beers and limited local offerings. Firestone Walker is also the brewery behind 805, one of the nation’s fastest-growing beers. Firestone Walker was recently named “Best American Brewery of the Decade” by Paste Magazine.

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