{"id":12283,"date":"2019-09-10T09:19:05","date_gmt":"2019-09-10T13:19:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.beverly-hanks.com\/blog\/?p=12283"},"modified":"2019-09-10T09:19:05","modified_gmt":"2019-09-10T13:19:05","slug":"5-oktoberfest-beers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.naibeverly-hanks.com\/blog\/5-oktoberfest-beers\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Asheville Breweries Already Serving Oktoberfest Beers"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.beverly-hanks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/hi-wire-brewing-beer.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-15921\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>We are still a few days away from fall equinox and the official end of summer. But our office is already buzzing about literal changes in the air. Evenings are starting to cool a little faster, leaves are beginning to crunch underfoot. And we\u2019re ready to start our countdown to one of the most treasured times in Western North Carolina\u2014Oktoberfest!<br \/><\/p>\n\n\n<p>As <a href=\"https:\/\/www.beverly-hanks.com\/blog\/tap-appalachia\/\">a craft beer hub<\/a>, Asheville takes seasonal beer seriously. We have already been seeing specialty fall brews in town\u2014some traditional Oktoberfest beers, some more creative interpretations of the season. But why wait for jacket weather? Head to one of these 5 breweries for a crisp seasonal ale today.<\/p>\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Catawba Brewing Company \u2013 Festbier &amp; King Don\u2019s Pumpkin Ale<\/h2>\n\n\n<p>Raise a stein to <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"http:\/\/catawbabrewing.com\/beer\/festbier?cat1=1&amp;cat2=1&amp;cat3=1\" target=\"_blank\">Festbier<\/a>, an authentic German-style lager brewed according to modern day Bavarian standards. Festbier has been on the taps for a few weeks, but <a href=\"https:\/\/catawbabrewing.com\/beer\/king-dons?cat1=0&amp;cat2=1&amp;cat3=0#\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\">King Don\u2019s Pumpkin Ale<\/a> just returned to taps last weekend. The smooth, luscious beer is back for its 22nd year, with fresh pumpkin and baking spices used in the brewing process. This year, however, you must choose your allegiance. According to Catawba, \u201c<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/catawbabrewing.com\/beers\/emperor-dons\/\" target=\"_blank\">Emperor Don\u2019s Imperial Pumpkin Ale<\/a> carries the crown to the next level.\u201d<br \/><\/p>\n\n\n<p>South Slope: 32 Banks Avenue, Asheville | (828) 552-3934<\/p>\n\n\n<p>Biltmore Village: 63 Brooks Street, Asheville | (828) 424-7290<\/p>\n\n\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/catawbabrewing.com\/beers?cat1=0&amp;cat2=1&amp;cat3=0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\">catawbabrewing.com<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">French Broad Brewing Company \u2013 Zepptemberfest<\/h2>\n\n\n<p>Get it while it\u2019s hot! Or rather, while it\u2019s perfectly chilled. French Broad\u2019s annual fall seasonal, Zepptemberfest, has been out for just a few short weeks. Based on a traditional German M\u00e4rzen, this beer ferments with a German ale yeast instead of a lager yeast for a clean lager smoothness with a big malty body. It\u2019s perfect for fall and available only through the end of September!<br \/><\/p>\n\n\n<p>101 Fairview Road #D, Asheville | (828) 277-0222<\/p>\n\n\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.frenchbroadbrewery.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\">frenchbroadbrewery.com<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Highland Brewing Company \u2013 Clawhammer<\/h2>\n\n\n<p>Highland is known for their popular seasonal brews, and the Clawhammer Oktoberfest Lager is no exception. The M\u00e4rzen-style lager is brewed with traditional German malt for a full-bodied taste and a toasty malt character. $1 from each pour benefits the <a href=\"https:\/\/appalachian.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\">Southern Appalachian Highlands Conservancy<\/a>. Load up while you can\u2014this beer is only available through October.<br \/><\/p>\n\n\n<p>12 Old Charlotte Highway, Suite 200, Asheville | (828) 299-3370<\/p>\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/highlandbrewing.com\/craft-brews\/style\/clawhammer-oktoberfest\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\">highlandbrewing.com<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Hi-Wire Brewing \u2013 Zirkusfest &amp; Pink Drink<\/h2>\n\n\n<p>Released in August and September, <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/hiwirebrewing.com\/seasonals\/zirkusfest-octoberfest\/\" target=\"_blank\">Zirkusfest<\/a> has all the flavors you want in a rich M\u00e4rzen without the heavy finish. Biscuits and honey, yum! That\u2019s probably why it was Great American Beer Festival\u2019s 2016 Gold Medal Winner for the German-style M\u00e4rzen Category. If you\u2019re ready for a different kind of seasonal ale, try <a href=\"https:\/\/hiwirebrewing.com\/specialty-beers\/pink-drink-tart-wheat-ale\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\">Pink Drink<\/a>. This specialty brew is a refreshing and tart wheat ale with lemongrass and raspberries. Pink Drink is available on tap and in cans for a very limited time this September.<br \/><\/p>\n\n\n<p>South Slope: 197 Hilliard Avenue, Asheville | (828) 738-2448<\/p>\n\n\n<p>Biltmore Village: 2 Huntsman Place, Asheville | (828) 738-2448<\/p>\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/hiwirebrewing.com\/lager-seasonals\/zirkusfest-octoberfest\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\">hiwirebrewing.com<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">New Belgium Brewing Company \u2013 Voodoo Ranger Atomic Pumpkin<\/h2>\n\n\n<p>If the Oktoberfest beers listed above still haven\u2019t piqued your interest, this beer will. This spicy brew features habanero peppers, Saigon cinnamon, and Aji and Del Arbol peppers. New Belgium says the seasonal puts the \u201cfun\u201d back in pumpkin ales. You\u2019ll enjoy it so much you won\u2019t care that their spelling makes no sense.<br \/><\/p>\n\n\n<p>21 Craven Street, Asheville | (828) 333-6900<\/p>\n\n\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.newbelgium.com\/beer\/voodoo-ranger-atomic-pumpkin\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\">newbelgium.com<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"text-align:center\">We\u2019re excited to see more seasonal Oktoberfest beers as they roll out! Have you spotted one that we missed? Share it with us in the comments.<\/h3>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>We are still a few days away from fall equinox and the official end of summer. But our office is already buzzing about literal changes in the air. Evenings are starting to cool a little faster, leaves are beginning to crunch underfoot. 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