Karl Strauss Brewing Company releases Oktoberfest for 36th year in a row

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Karl Strauss, San Diego’s longest continuously operating post-Prohibition brewing company, has released its seasonal Oktoberfest beer for the 36th year in a row. The German-style Märzen lager is available in six packs of 12-oz bottles at retail outlets throughout San Diego County, and it’s being poured on draft at several restaurants, bars, and brewpubs. For a store and location finder, visit www.karlstrauss.com/find-karl/.

Karl Strauss’ four San Diego brewpubs are offering an Oktoberfest stein-and-fill promotion for $15, and refills of Oktoberfest and select Karl Strauss beers in the newly designed take-home stein are $6. The brewpubs are located in Downtown San Diego, Carlsbad, Sorrento Mesa, and 4S Ranch.

Oktoberfest is 5.0% alcohol-by-volume (ABV), and it has a golden amber color. It uses a blend of Vienna and Munich hops, along with Perle hops imported from the Hallertau region of Germany. It has toasted malt flavors, nutty undertones, and a crisp, clean finish.

Karl Strauss Executive Chef recommends pairing Oktoberfest with his new seasonal special, Pork Schnitzel Sliders, which feature beer-brined pork loin, pickled onions, beer-brined bacon, arugula, tomato, and chipotle ale mayo – all on a San Diego Pretzel Company bun.

Karl Strauss released its first version of an Oktoberfest beer “Blonde Bavarian Oktoberfest Beer” in 1989, the same year the brewery was founded. Blonde Bavarian was part of Karl Strauss’s first Oktoberfest celebration at the brewery’s original location on Columbia Street in Downtown San Diego.

The official 2024 Oktoberfest festival in Germany takes place from September 21 – October 6. This year marks the 189th iteration. 

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