By: Nick Handley
Morning dew. Cooler temps. Leaves are changing. It’s fall! Football and great beer. One of my favorite beer seasons with so many great crisp fall brews that accommodate a variety of palates. As I say so often, we are fortunate in Nebraska with so many great breweries that have some outstanding fall options. I try to experience as many as possible especially at the several area Oktoberfest celebrations. I have some of my old favorites as well as some new additions. I am also happy to say you can find most of this year’s top-ten at Hy-Vee, who has the best craft beer selection in the area. Alright, here we go! Prost!
2022 Fall Beer Power Rankings:
1- Krosssteiner (Czech Pilsner)- Kros-Strain Brewing, Omaha
2- Kinkaider Oktoberfest (Pale Lager)- Kinkaider Brewing, Broken Bow
3- Wick for Brains (Pumpkin Ale)- Nebraska Brewing Company, Omaha
4- Festbier (German Style Lager)- Zipline Brewing, Lincoln
5- Aries Marzen Oktoberfest (Vienna and Caramunich lager)- Empyrean Brewing, Lincoln
6- Sam Adams Oktoberfest (Marzen Pale Lager) – Sam Adams, Boston
7- Spaten Oktoberfest (Marzen lager)- Spaten Brewery, Munich Germany
8- Keg Creek Oktoberfest (Marzen Style Lager) – Keg Creek Brewing, Glenwood IA
9- Sierra Nevada Oktoberfest (Marzen Lager) – Sierra Nevada, Chico CA
10- Brickway Oktoberfest (Marzen Lager)- Brickway Brewing, Omaha
