Nantucket Brewery Launches New Seasonal Beer For Fall

NANTUCKET, MA — Nantucket's most famed brewer of beer is getting into the spirit of the season with its most recent release.

Cisco Brewers has launched a new fall seasonal flavor, Acktoberfest, which is available from September through November.

Named for Nantucket’s airport code and commonly used nickname (ACK), and Cisco’s annual fall festival, Acktoberfest is a Festbier lager that officials say delivers a smooth, malty taste. Brewed with Hersbrucker and Tettnang hops, the beer comes in at 5.9% ABV.

Packaging for Acktoberfest features a portrait of Cisco’s Nantucket brewery during their annual Acktoberfest party. The brew is available on draft and in 12 oz. can 12-packs in Massachusetts and Rhode Island through November.

“Cisco is synonymous with Nantucket and the annual Acktoberfest celebration has become a beloved fall tradition,” said Tori Mowery, Cisco Brand Manager. “We’re super excited to package up Nantucket’s favorite event into a brew we can share with the rest of Massachusetts and Rhode Island.”

In celebration of the launch, all four Cisco locations will host an Acktoberfest event. Guests can expect live music, German food specials, Acktoberfest merch and glass boots for sale, plus Lederhosen costume contests, Stein hoisting, German Cake eating contests, a brat toss and axe throwing.

Cisco’s Nantucket, New Bedford and Fenway locations will host their event on Oct. 4 and 5, while the Seaport location will be on Sept. 27 and 28.