It has happened...the most anticipated event of the year!
No, not tax-free weekend (which obtusely doesn't apply to NC-brewed beer but to millions of non-NC- and internationally-produced products...whew!...good thing the state is so flushed with revenue...), but the first local sighting of a seasonal Oktoberfest-style brew in the Old North State! Yes, tonight in the bustling berg of Durham, North Carolina, dedicated Carolina Pints readers Temple and Kent Creech reported that Samuel Adams Octoberfest was pouring from a tap at Durham Bulls Athletic Park (fortunately yours truly was seated to their immediate right and quickly made the most of the opportunity). Yes, it is true that the celebration of Oktoberfest doesn't technically begin until September 9, but your humble editor is partial to this particular seasonal brew - its earthy aroma arouses promises of football tailgates, autumn leaves and the thankful migration from summer Hefeweizens to the celebration of lagers, ales and pilsners known as Oktoberfest (doesn't that sound better than "Mmmm...smells like football," which was my actual first thought?).
Carolina Pints plans a complete review of 2011's Oktoberfest-style beers in upcoming posts; we are anxiously anticipating the arrival of Paulaner's Marzen, Flying Dog's Dogtoberfest, St. Pauli Girl's Oktoberfest, Beck's Oktoberfest and other like beverages that make the autumn season the best on the beer calendar. Also anticipated are Carolina Brewery's Oktoberfest standby and the eagerly anticipated Stierstadt ("Bull City" in German) from Bull City Burger & Brewery in Durham. Stay tuned and feel free to report other early NC sightings of this wonderful fall nectar.
No, not tax-free weekend (which obtusely doesn't apply to NC-brewed beer but to millions of non-NC- and internationally-produced products...whew!...good thing the state is so flushed with revenue...), but the first local sighting of a seasonal Oktoberfest-style brew in the Old North State! Yes, tonight in the bustling berg of Durham, North Carolina, dedicated Carolina Pints readers Temple and Kent Creech reported that Samuel Adams Octoberfest was pouring from a tap at Durham Bulls Athletic Park (fortunately yours truly was seated to their immediate right and quickly made the most of the opportunity). Yes, it is true that the celebration of Oktoberfest doesn't technically begin until September 9, but your humble editor is partial to this particular seasonal brew - its earthy aroma arouses promises of football tailgates, autumn leaves and the thankful migration from summer Hefeweizens to the celebration of lagers, ales and pilsners known as Oktoberfest (doesn't that sound better than "Mmmm...smells like football," which was my actual first thought?).Carolina Pints plans a complete review of 2011's Oktoberfest-style beers in upcoming posts; we are anxiously anticipating the arrival of Paulaner's Marzen, Flying Dog's Dogtoberfest, St. Pauli Girl's Oktoberfest, Beck's Oktoberfest and other like beverages that make the autumn season the best on the beer calendar. Also anticipated are Carolina Brewery's Oktoberfest standby and the eagerly anticipated Stierstadt ("Bull City" in German) from Bull City Burger & Brewery in Durham. Stay tuned and feel free to report other early NC sightings of this wonderful fall nectar.
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