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The Poet 08-11-2011 02:34 PM

Re: Sam Adams Oktoberfest
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by yachties23 (Post 1370828)
Maybe its me.... I still think the Winter ale is the best seasonal.

I like it too, Brother Chris, as well as the recently "retired" Summer lager.

ChicagoWhiteSox 08-11-2011 03:14 PM

Re: Sam Adams Oktoberfest
 
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Originally Posted by The Poet (Post 1370857)
I like it too, Brother Chris, as well as the recently "retired" Summer lager.

Well I'm in the minority I guess. I hated both Winter Lager and Summer Lager. In fact, the only Sam Adams I really enjoy to drink is Noble Pils. Actually, their Imperial Stout is decent as well.

The Poet 08-11-2011 03:32 PM

Re: Sam Adams Oktoberfest
 
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Originally Posted by ChicagoWhiteSox (Post 1370888)
Well I'm in the minority I guess.


No such thing, brother. Diff'rent strokes. That's why Kellogg's makes Variety Packs. :tu



Say, does Kellogg's still make Variety Packs? :confused:

Commander Quan 08-11-2011 04:15 PM

Re: Sam Adams Oktoberfest
 
I just had a couple pints of Oktoberfest at the bar last night.

I'm not sure which is the best S.A. beer but I know which two are the worst,
I'll always drink a Cherry Wheat and the Cranberry Lambic when I want a :sl and a :pu respectively.

BigCat 08-11-2011 05:44 PM

Re: Sam Adams Oktoberfest
 
I just stopped at the store and asked when it would be in. The guy told me he TURNED IT DOWN because it was too early. As he was turning white from me choking him, he promised me he'd get it next week for me. Then he sold me spaten, which I'd been wanting to try. I know others swear by it, but it isn't doing anything for me. Next week can't come soon enough.
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Commander Quan 08-11-2011 06:00 PM

Re: Sam Adams Oktoberfest
 
Does he know that Oktoberfest starts in 5 weeks?

yachties23 08-11-2011 07:02 PM

Re: Sam Adams Oktoberfest
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by ChicagoWhiteSox (Post 1370888)
Well I'm in the minority I guess. I hated both Winter Lager and Summer Lager. In fact, the only Sam Adams I really enjoy to drink is Noble Pils. Actually, their Imperial Stout is decent as well.

I really can't do the noble pils... i feel like I'm drinking a glass of potpourri.

The winter beers (Chocolate stout, old fezziwig, and the winter ale) are my three favorite of the seasonals.

BigCat 08-12-2011 06:29 AM

Re: Sam Adams Oktoberfest
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by Commander Quan (Post 1371023)
Does he know that Oktoberfest starts in 5 weeks?

I have to confess that I didn't know that - I just know I like the beer.

boom 08-12-2011 07:35 AM

Re: Sam Adams Oktoberfest
 
I still have a half a case of Oktoberfest from last year... I have not had any SA since... the worst I have had...and I used to look forward to the Oktoberfest.... too bad

hammondc 08-12-2011 08:29 AM

Re: Sam Adams Oktoberfest
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by boom (Post 1371596)
I still have a half a case of Oktoberfest from last year... I have not had any SA since... the worst I have had...and I used to look forward to the Oktoberfest.... too bad

This. It was horrible last year. I have pretty much moved over to Spaten Optimator now. I may get a 6er of the SA Oktoberfest to see if it is better this year.

Side note, DogfishHead Punkin will be out soon . OH YEAH!!!

cobra03 08-12-2011 10:00 AM

Re: Sam Adams Oktoberfest
 
I had some last night on draft at the bar. i was kind of suprised it was out all ready but i have never paid much attention. The bar tender said they were getting alot of their October beers in next week along with Southern Tier Pump -King which im pretty fond of. :noon

ChicagoWhiteSox 08-12-2011 10:06 AM

Re: Sam Adams Oktoberfest
 
Draft is much better than bottles IMO. Although either way, this beer is still underrated by beer geeks. I'm just a fan of German style lagers in general.

BigCat 08-17-2011 11:29 AM

Re: Sam Adams Oktoberfest
 
I happily stumbled across it at Meijers last night and couldn't wait to get home. I really enjoyed it, as usual. I agree with someone who posted in here that last year's was a little sub-par, but this stuff was spot on. I'll be a happy beer drinker for the next little while.

Emjaysmash 08-17-2011 12:54 PM

Re: Sam Adams Oktoberfest
 
Is there a difference between the Oktoberfest and Octoberfest? I had the Octoberfest the other night. It was ok.

The Poet 08-17-2011 01:05 PM

Re: Sam Adams Oktoberfest
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by Emjaysmash (Post 1378405)
Is there a difference between the Oktoberfest and Octoberfest? I had the Octoberfest the other night. It was ok.


Sam Adams uses the English-ized "Octoberfest" appellation rather than the correct German "Oktoberfest". So if somebody is selling Sam with a "K", it is as counterfeit as a glass-top Cohiba.

BTW, I did NOT get the case I ordered last week, My rep was just in here, and said they sold out of the first shipment of bottles in two days. I was assured I'd get it in tomorrow, since they just got another thousand cases in the warehouse. Then there will be one more shipment, and no more until next year.

Glyveth 08-26-2011 07:26 PM

Re: Sam Adams Oktoberfest
 
Drinking this Octoberfest now! *does the 4th bottle dance*

Altra 08-30-2011 10:06 AM

Re: Sam Adams Oktoberfest
 
Just found and picked up a case today. Chilling right now waiting for later :D

Shawn

Kneo 08-30-2011 10:15 AM

Re: Sam Adams Oktoberfest
 
I picked up a case the other day. Good stuff

yourchoice 08-30-2011 11:49 AM

Re: Sam Adams Oktoberfest
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by hammondc (Post 1371647)
Side note, DogfishHead Punkin will be out soon . OH YEAH!!!

Quote:

Originally Posted by cobra03 (Post 1371773)
The bar tender said they were getting alot of their October beers in next week along with Southern Tier Pump -King which im pretty fond of. :noon

If you like Pumpkin beers you should try Weyerbacher's Imperial Pumpkin. It's my favorite of what I've tried.

I didn't care for last year's DFH Punkin. I understand they tweak it each year, so I'll probably give it another try this year.

irratebass 09-26-2011 11:32 AM

Re: Sam Adams Oktoberfest
 
Had the Oktoberfest for the 1st time this past Thursday, I drank 4 of these in one setting with dinner with friends. I am hooked and will picking up more.


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