Once inserted into the machine, the beer keg is kept cool at a temperature of 3°C and can be consumed for up to 30 days. With the Pro dispenser, you can even adjust the temperature to your preference, perfectly matching the beer type. This way, your beverage retains all its freshness, flavors, and aromas, providing the ultimate draft beer experience at home. Whether you prefer a refreshing golden lager, a rich and dark stout, or a hop-forward IPA, these kegs will ensure that your beverage is dispensed at its optimum quality. Each keg contains 6 liters of your favorite drink, allowing you to serve up to 11 pints before needing to replace the keg. Festbier— Considered the authentic and original Oktoberfest Bier, Hofbräu Oktoberfestbier, falls under the Festbier category, served at the actual Oktoberfest celebration in Munich.

We liked it for its fizzy aroma of cream soda of all things. On the sip it’s much toastier and less sweet. Kind of like the charred ends of buttered toast. We actually like that this one is a bit more bitter than some of the other versions on this list. There is a complex depth to the bitterness that rounds out the whole beer, giving it a robust mouthfeel and body. Smooth and rich from the plethora of malts, Whisper also includes just a…well…whisper of Noble hop character. The answer is a little complicated. In Germany, Oktoberfest means beers that are brewed specifically for the Oktoberfest event in Munich. Like the kegs, need a machine? PerfectDraft kegs only work with our PerfectDraft Machine. Be the envy of your friends; get one now! Please note that at the time of publication we could not find Augustiner-Bräu Oktoberfestbier available in the U.S. Similarly, because Anheuser-Busch InBev now owns the rights to brew Löwenbräu in North America at the Labatt Brewing Company in London, Ontario, Canada, we have not included Augustiner or Löwenbräu in our list. Oktoberfest Märzen

What Is the Difference between Oktoberfests, Märzens, and Festbiers?

Tröegs Independent Brewing – Hershey, PA Photography courtesy of @troegsbeer | Tröegs Independent Brewing ABK Festbier: This beer is a traditional Oktoberfest beer brewed by the Augustiner-Bräu Kloster brewery in Germany. It is known for its smooth, malty flavour and is a popular choice among beer drinkers at Oktoberfest. All in all, this is a celebratory beer, first brewed for a celebration, and now continually brewed for Oktoberfest celebrations.

Austrian Märzen— A bit unique, this Märzen from the European-inspired brewery in New Hampshire ( one of our favorite to visit in the entire state) is described as an Austrian-style. With a slightly drier finish than its Germany buddy, Konstantin launches only during the Oktoberfest season. Rich caramel and toasted oat notes round out a gorgeous ruby-hued lager. In addition, decoction gives this beer an extra layer of complexity. Festbiers– A strong golden German lager similar to a helles just maltier. The floralness and spiciness of Noble hops are more prevalent in this style. And they’re slightly meatier at 6-6.5% ABV. First pioneered by Paulaner, Festbiers today in Germany are THE official beer of Oktoberfest.Between you and me, I’m not a huge of fan of beer but there a few different ones that I can stomach, especially a fruity beer, I’m all over that! I thought I would put together a few fun facts about Oktoberfest because who doesn’t want to learn more about the most celebrated beer festival in the world that happens each year in Munich. Elsewhere’s version of an Oktoberfest is just super balanced and beautiful. And to us that is what the Oktoberfest style should be all about. No fuss, no muss, just the good stuff. The official 188th Oktoberfest celebration, starts on Saturday, September 16, 2023, so with the party is just getting started let’s toast with the best Oktoberfest beers. This year was the second time since the global pandemic that the annual festival that attracts millions of visitors to Munich, Germany, to imbibe a very specific style of beer, returned in person.