HERSHEY, Pa. — Tröegs Independent Brewing this week announced the return of Oktoberfest Lager, a toasty, crisp, and festive beer for the upcoming fall season.
Interpreting this timeless German style starts with a traditional brewing technique called decoction, the Hershey-based brewery said in a press release.
“By boiling a portion of the mash, we create a bright, dry maltiness,” said Tröegs brewmaster and co-founding brother, John Trogner.
A kettle addition of Hallertau Tradition hops adds subtle floral and herbal undercurrents.
Weighing in at 6.1% ABV, this toasty lager boasts notes of sweet caramel, fresh-baked bread, and flowering herbs.
To capture the celebratory spirit of the annual Oktoberfest celebration, Tröegs collaborated with German artist David Leutert, who took inspiration from the Bavarian flag and traditional beer halls known as “Festzelte.”
Oktoberfest joins two of the brewery’s popular year-round beers, Troegenator Double Bock and Sunshine Pilsner, in its Long Live Lagers celebration of this trending beer style.
Oktoberfest Lager is available on draft and in 12-oz. bottles and cans everywhere Tröegs beer is sold.Beer drinkers can find this and other beers near them using the Tröegs Brew Finder.