The Bier Nerd: Why is Festbier a Vienna-Style Lager?

I was asked recently why our new fall seasonal, Festbier, is labeled as a Vienna-style lager instead of a Märzen-Oktoberfest, a style descriptor used for many beers marketed as “Oktoberfest” beers during this season. Because I’m a huge bier nerd, here is why we call our Festbier a Vienna-style lager. The Viennas and Märzen are … Continue reading The Bier Nerd: Why is Festbier a Vienna-Style Lager?