Oktoberfest Beer Now Available At Karl Strauss 4S Ranch Location

SAN DIEGO, CA — Oktoberfest is around the corner, which means the seasonal Oktoberfest beer is back at Karl Strauss.

The brewing company has released its seasonal beer at the 4S Ranch and other San Diego locations, a month before the annual celebration. The official Oktoberfest celebration in Germany takes place from Sept. 16 through Oct. 3.

"In a world of ever-changing beer styles, our Oktoberfest stands as a timeless classic — an original masterpiece that pays homage to the heart and soul of this Bavarian brewing tradition," Karl Strauss brewmaster Paul Segura said in a statement. "No doubt, this is one that both our team and our fans get most excited for each year."

The German-style lager, which has a golden amber color, is available on draft at all four Karl Strauss San Diego locations in 4S Ranch, Carlsbad, downtown San Diego and Sorrento Mesa, as well as at other bars and restaurants throughout San Diego County. Six packs of Oktoberfest bottles are also available at retail locations such as 7-Eleven, Costco, CVS, Ralphs, Sprouts and Vons.

The beer, which uses a blend of Vienna and Munich malts, along with Perle hops imported from the Hallertau region of Germany, will be available through Oct. 31.

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 the company's first Oktoberfest celebration at the brewery's original location on Columbia Street in San Diego.