D.G. Yuengling & Son, Inc. (Pottsville, Pennsylvania) has officially announced that its highly coveted Oktoberfest will begin its Seasonal Release in late August 2019.

Returning to shelves and taps with “a brand-new look . . . [that] still reflects the brand’s rich German heritage and brewing expertise,” Oktoberfest is a medium-bodied Märzen brewed with “an expert blend of roasted malts and . . . hops.”  Coming in at a quaffable 5.4% ABV, Oktoberfest can be easily enjoyed by the bottle, pint or stein all fest season long.

Oktoberfest is rolling out now and is scheduled to hang around through October.  You can expect to find this Seasonal offering available in 6-packs of 12 oz. bottles, 12-packs of 12 oz. bottles and on draft at select beer-friendly retailers, bars and restaurants located in Alabama, Florida, Pennsylvania and throughout the rest of Yuengling’s distribution network.  Prost!

Vital Information for Oktoberfest from D.G. Yuengling & Son, Inc. 

Release – Seasonal (Fall); August – October 2019
Style – Märzen/Oktoberfest
ABV – 5.4%
Fun Fact – On the packaging update: “This release follows a series of brand updates from Yuengling this year, including the 190th anniversary commemorative cans, updates to the Premium, Premium Light, and Lord Chesterfield cans and Porter 12-pack packaging, spearheaded by Yuengling’s 6th generation; Jen, Debbie, Wendy, and Sheryl Yuengling.”
Suggested Food Pairings – “Yuengling’s fan-favorite Oktoberfest pairs particularly well with sausages, breads, and cheeses, making it a delicious choice for the approaching fall season and Oktoberfest celebrations across the U.S. Hearty recipes like Oktoberfest Apple Pancake Recipe, Oktoberfest Turkey Dinner and Oktoberfest Fondue make for great additions to any fall tailgate or celebration.”
Availability – 6-packs of 12 oz. bottles, 12-packs of 12 oz. bottles & draft
Beer Finder – https://www.yuengling.com/find-our-beer/