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Sunday, September 13, 2009 - 9:57 AM
It’s the first Sunday of football season and for us Americans the unofficial kickoff to fall. Fall is actually one of my favorite times of year as many great seasonal products are introduced. Why drink Bud today while watching football? There are so many great seasonal beers that are out now and they will only be on the shelf for a couple of months. Oktoberfest begins next weekend and lasts until the first Sunday in October. That’s right. Oktoberfest actually begins in September. Originally, it was the big party that led up to the wedding of the German royals who were married on October 12, 1810. Then the party was only a small 40,000 people. Today, in Munich it is a party of 6 million people. You may not get to Munich this year, but you can enjoy the Oktoberfest Beer called Marzen. It was referred to as Marzen as it was traditionally brewed in March and kept through the summer to be opened in the fall. Paulaner and Spaten are two of the most popular German varieties. In Texas, you can find St. Arnold’s Oktoberfest, and nationally Sam Adams has a version as well. Looking for a beer even more festive? Try pumpkin ale. Dogfish Head makes a great one called Punkin Ale. There are other varieties out there also. Check the grocery for your local pumpkin ale. Not a beer drinker? Starbucks Pumpkin Spice Latte is back as well. So whatever your flavor, embrace the fall. Celebrate Oktoberfest and add a bit of spice to your football. If its pumpkin spice, so be it. Are you ready for some football?
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