Oktoberfest Started In September?

I drank these beers a week ago.  I’m just getting around to writing the reviews.  This is me and Sarah’s Oktoberfest.

Lienenkugel Oktoberfest features Munich pale and caramel hops.  It’s creamy.  I’ve had their wheat beer, which is great, and this beer is similar in quality.  It’s light-bodied but has a good texture reminiscent of something your dad might enjoy.  You know?  If I knew your father.  Also, gold trimmed labels will always sit well with me.

Now we has HEX:  Magic Hat’s Ourtoberfest.  Might be a little different.  The label is kinda scary.  Black and red colors.  Zombies sitting at long table during an evil Oktoberfest celebration.  I pop the cap off:  Engage your head or it’ll get dead.

Maltier than the Lienenkugel.  Bigger.  Thicker.  Fatter.  Still, it’s similar in that they are both creamy in taste.  Friggin’ mother’s milk.  This is a darker beer but it’s a little more social.  Let’s sit down and enjoy this for a while because I’m gonna be here drinking this for a while.

And last but not least:  Harpoon’s Oktoberfest.  I love Harpoon.  It’s a deep gold.  Makes me feel good when I need to.  This one’s got a bite; a twist.  I give it two thumbs up.  Drank these beers fast.  Think I might be done reviewing for the night.  Until next time:  Enjoy September!

Ma halo!

JLA

SEPTEMBER 2012

Let's do the time warp again, people.  I'm saying good-bye to my old friend. Summer.  He's doffing his hat to the crowd; he's getting out of Dodge.  They say this was the hottest summer ever, well, I say it was the stinkiest!  I'm talking ripe.

So with that being said, welcome back Autumn, or The Great Fall.  My first beers of the season:  Peak Organic's Fall Summit Ale and Longtrail's Pumpkin Ale. 

At first sip this beer is very refreshing.  It's a delicious brown ale with notes of almond, oak, leather and lace.  Sarah said something about it  being a "friendly" beer.  I  have to agree with her.  You can taste the fruity, Summit hops and light spices right up front on my pallet.  The finish is smooth, malty with a clean, low carbonation that settles in nicely.  I recommend it for that late season bbq! 

                                AND



Longtrail's Pumpkin Ale.

Now, I know what you are thinking:  "Beers shouldn't taste like pumpkin pie!"

Oh yeah!  Doo-doo Head!  You should shut your stupid mouth because beers can taste anyway they want to including pumpkin.  Maybe you're not a connoisseur?  Maybe you don't like Longtrail?  Maybe you shouldn't be reading my damn, beer blog.  I don't know! 

What I do know is this:  Everything that Longtrail does is magic.  From the homey, little bears that adorn their labels to their aggressive, marketing moves to acquire Otter Creek and Wolaver's Organic Breweries, respectively.  I also know that they would make an amazing sponsor for Nature Show.  Hmmm...how do you solicit funds without an invitation to do so?  Oh yeah!  Be a crazy, homeless guy!

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