Oktoberfest
German · Lager · ABV 5.1%-6.1%
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Purchased at Iron & Glass Minooka on 10-23-2026. Date on can of 10-07-2026. Pours opaque and a bright pale gold color.…
By scotOct 27, 2026
Poured into my Pliny 20oz glass. Purchased at Iron & Glass Minooka on 10-23-2026. Date on can of 10-19-2026,…
By scotOct 26, 2026
Purchased at Iron & Glass Minooka on 10-23-2026. Date on can of 10-21-2026. Pours golden with a slight chill haze.…
By scotOct 25, 2026
Stopped with Sue at the brewery for a beer or two. Just tapped last keg. 2025 version. Pour black and opaque: like…
By scotOct 24, 2026
Purchased about a year ago at Siclianos. Pours clear with a light haze. Minimal white head that sticks for a few before…
By scotOct 18, 2026
Had on tap at the brewery. Poured into a 16oz pint glass. Pale straw. Slightly to medium haze - like a wheat haze. No…
By scotOct 3, 2026
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