O joy of joys! A rite of autumn was experienced today with the first sighting of Samuel Adams' Octoberfest brew in Durham. The golden moment was realized today at the Kroger on S. Roxboro St. (admittedly, an unlikely place for an epiphany) as I purchased a "Harvest Collection" variety pack that included two of the aforementioned harbringers of fall (the lovely wife was also pleased to find two of a new Sam's brew, Harvest Pumpkin Ale - I'm so proud of her). I also noticed an autumn offering from New Belgium (of Fat Tire fame), the invitingly named "Hoptober" - an Octoberfest-style with a hoppy character? I'll certainly have to include that one in the Aces & Ales seasonal beer review spectacular coming in early September. Stay tuned for details - don't grab a brew for the 'Fest without it.
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