Round 150 - Oktoberfest! (2023)

<p><em>O’zapft is!</em> Fall is here which means only one thing in the beer world: Oktoberfest is officially tapped! Every year, an estimated 6 million people don the dirndls and lederhosen, flocking to Munich for a chance to experience the beloved festival. This week on The HOP, Stephen &amp; Gabe mark the occasion with a specially curated lineup of German lagers. After kicking things off with several authentic German imports, we’ll return to some of our favorite American breweries to see how they compare. As always, we also discuss news and notes around the beer industry, including a new hop variety and Weathered Souls’ search for an equity partner. Grab a pretzel, a brat or a stein and join us in the tent. Prost!</p> <p>Featured beers: Spaten Oktoberfest Marzen, Warsteiner Oktoberfest, Sierra Nevada Festbier and Crowns &amp; Hops döpetoberfest. Plus: No matter how many times they arrest him, Reza Baluchi won’t stop acting like a hamster!</p> --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thehop/message