\u201cSome recipes endure for a reason, and Oaktoberfest is a perfect example,<\/em>\u201d said Brewmaster Matt Brynildson. \u201cWe\u2019ve been making this \u2018Paso Festbier\u2019 periodically for more than 15 years, and it has stood the test of time.\u201d\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n Firestone Walker\u2019s 2021 Oaktoberfest Oak Aged Lager begins rolling out to all Firestone Walker markets this week in 6-pack (12-oz bottles) and draft formats.<\/p>\n While similar in style to previous editions, the 2021 Oaktoberfest comes with a twist\u2014for the first time in packaged form, the beer was lagered in French oak barrels from a premium Napa Valley Cabernet producer. The beer\u2019s light amber color foreshadows its toasty, biscuity flavor. The oak-barrel lagering allows for an even smoother mouthfeel, all while remaining true to the beer\u2019s crisp malt profile and hints of noble German hops.<\/p>\n \u201cWe lager the beer in oak rather than stainless steel,\u201d <\/em>Brynildson said. \u201cWe have found, through trial and error, that the beer requires less time in the barrel compared to stainless, as there is more surface area and microxygenation. It brings a distinctly smooth, integrated character to the beer. \u201d<\/em><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n The origins of Oaktoberfest date back to 2005, when Firestone Walker hosted its inaugural Oaktoberfest event. Ever since, the beer has come into periodic rotation, most recently as a draft-only offering in 2019.<\/p>\n Following in the tradition of classic German festbiers, Oaktoberfest is ultimately made to be enjoyed in a festive state of mind. \u201cThis beer has tons of flavor but it\u2019s super smooth and easygoing, too<\/em>,\u201d Brynildson said. \u201cIt\u2019s a perfect fall sipper. Grab your stein and enjoy!<\/em>\u201d<\/p>\n\n
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