Solemn Oath Brewery- Oktoberface

A long weekend in Chicago led to a lot of beer drinking and trying a lot of different brews! As my wife and I drove to Chicago last week, the idea of trying some local Chicago beers excited me. This first beer stood out to me and comes from Naperville, a Chicago suburb. The brewery is Solemn Oath, and the amazing beer is Oktöberface. I had not heard of this brewery or beer, but the name instantly stood out to me. Being a lover of October beers, I had to give it a try.

This wonderful brew is a full-bodied German Lager; to be exact it is a German Marzen lager. Marzen lagers are usually known for being dark brown with a very full body and bitter taste. This beer does meet two of these standards, but to all of you who dislike bitter beer, this is not one. This beer is a dark color with very rich caramel flavors, which make it very easy to drink by not leaving you with a bitter taste at the end. The caramel tastes, working with the hop characters, make this one of the better October beers I have had.

Those of you who love October beers will love this one. Most of my reviews of October beers come out with me loving the brew. I have not come across many October beers that I dislike, but I can guarantee you that this one is close to the top of my list.  Sorry to burst your bubbles, but this beer is only sold in the Chicagoland area. But make sure that if you are ever in the Chicago area you check out this amazing beer and amazing brewery. It is a top choice in the Chicago area.

Pair with these foods:

-Sausage

-Peperjack cheese

-Apple Strudel desert

Beer Info:

Style of Beer: American Style Marzen

ABC (Alcohol by Volume): 6%

Color: Dark Brown

Where to buy in the 402:

-Not avalable in the 402 ☹