I hope you enjoyed it, because its over. I know you're looking at the 10 day weather forecast and thinking to yourself that this HolzBrew guy doesn't know what the hell he is talking about, but let's face it folks Oktoberfests are just starting to hit the shelves here in DC and that is a clear signal fall is fast approaching. According to last year's post it looks like summer 2008 ended on Thursday August 14 at 7:15 am. Wow, the summer just keeps getting shorter and shorter. What can I say? How does global warming factor into all of this? Is the Obama administration to blame?
A lot of folks get up in arms when they see 'fests on the shelf before September. Frankly, I for one will not let this get me down. Here's the good news, tonight I sampled 4 Oktoberfests, each wonderful in their own way: Spaten, HofBrau, Weihenstephaner, and Hacker Pschorr, rolls off the tongue. I decided upon a six pack of the Hacker Pschorr. Pretty good stuff again this year. I will withhold a review until I taste a few more this season and can accurately compare them. The one Oktoberfest that I dream about at night, Left Hand, has not yet hit the shelves here in the NOVA area. I can't wait for it.
The taste of Oktoberfest ensures that football and tailgating season are right around the corner. Nothing complements a bratwurst better than an Oktoberfest. Expectations are set high this year as the Hokies are ranked highly in the preseason. And the Hokies have decided to start the season off with a bang by opening against Alabama on September 5th.
Mandatory link to the 2003 VT-Miami Enter Sandman Entrance, click here.
Damn! I love the fall.
-HolzBrew
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I know this post says that summer is over, but I wanted to throw out a fantastic summer beer - Abita Springs Satsuma Harvest Wit. It has a great citrus taste that isn't overpowering and its incredibly refreshing on a hot day. I like to keep some in my car so that I can drink one on the way to work if its too hot (I am only joking employer).
E - this will get you pumped about some Hokie football too.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TkDXqdRpj28&NR=1&feature=fvwp
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