The Oktoberfest beer du jour is Leinenkugels Oktoberfest, from the Jacob Leinenkugel Brewing Company, Chippewa Falls, WI. I used to work with a member of the Leinenkugel family so have always been fond of the brewery. Back then (late 80’s) Leinenkugel beer was first being introduced into the Florida area. Zoom forward 20 years or so and you can find ‘Leinies” in most grocery stores. The Leinenkugel Oktoberfest is available in September and October (Oktober) and it is not a bad take on the style. I find it a bit over carbonated, but the taste is there. Not as full bodied as some, but more flavor than others. The company website lists the abv at 5.1 %. You can find better Oktoberfest beers, but you can do a lot worse as well. I guess that would make it a middle of the road Oktoberfest beer. The six pack cost me $6.99 (sale price) which is a great price for a decent Oktoberfest.
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Okotberfest beers spelled with a C or a K running total: K=5, C=1 . I think the ‘K’s are going to prevail!