Stephen standing over a tower of Oktoberfest beers

The Oktoberfests Are Coming

August 26, 2026

Sorry Summer, It’s officially Oktoberfest season in the beer cooler.

It’s the time of year most of us pick as our favorite beer season. We already have 40 Oktoberfest beers in the store with some of our best sellers/favorites yet to arrive.

The Germans have two styles of Oktoberfest Beers; Classic Marzen and the newer FestBier style. Here are a few of our best sellers which we think represent the two styles well.

But remember, this list is just a small sample of all the Oktoberfest beers we have (almost 50 in total when they all arrive). We love them all!

Classic Marzen (Brown/Amber Colored--Rich, Malty and Bready)

Fest-Style (Golden Colored--Crisper, Cleaner Malt and a bit of a Hop bite)

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Bill Nosan
Bill is France 44’s beer buyer. He’s been at the store since 2006 and has his WSET Level 3 Wines & Spirits certification. He regularly stocks his fridge with local Craft Pilsners, Chenin Blanc, Rosé, Gin, Cocchi Americano, and Bubbles … always Bubbles. At home, you’ll find him cooking for his wife Bec, and arguing with his dog Mavis, the most stubborn Pyrenees in St. Paul.
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