FALL BEERS IN COLUMBUS:
Columbus Brewing Company: Festbier
Columbus Brewing Company, known locally as CBC, offers an incredible slate of beers worthy of being the city's namesake brewery. Their Festbier, named such for its purpose of being consumed during Oktoberfest celebrations, is a smooth and malty amber lager brewed with specialty imported malts. Pick up a 6-pack wherever you shop locally or head to their new Beer Hall in the Historic Trolley District to sip on-site.
Land-Grant Brewing: Patch
This season you've earned yourself a cold treat and there's nothing better than Land-Grant's Patch, which the brewery describes as "the perfect companion for all your fall adventures." This Pumpkin ale is brewed with cinnamon, nutmeg, vanilla and allspice. Pick some up August through November at the brewery's Franklinton tap room - and consider staying to enjoy in their beer garden - or your local grocery store.
Wolf’s Ridge Brewing: Septemberfest
Wolf’s Ridge’s Septemberfest is a golden festbier, brimming with malty flavor. Pair it with a nice meal in their dining room or a chill afternoon in the taproom.
Parsons North Brewing: Fest Bier
Parsons North's version of Fest Bier is also smooth and malty, with a hint of nuttiness and bitterness. One of the brewery's inventive bartenders did some experimenting in the kitchen and came up with a Beer Cheese and Friend Schnitzel Ball combo using the brew that's not to be missed.
courtesy of Parsons North Brewing Company
Saucy Brew Works: Boo Thang
Saucy Brew Works is known for its cheeky beer names and fun environment at its location in the Harrison West neighborhood. If you haven't had the chance to visit yet, now is the perfect time to pop in and grab their Boo Thang imperial pumpkin ale, which is described to have "taste hints of caramel with cinnamon, nutmeg and ginger." Yum!
Hofbrauhaus Columbus: Oktoberfest
Nobody makes more of an entrance than the HB Oktoberfest! Every year this seasonal delight is celebrated with a giant party for its keg tapping. Enjoy sips of this slightly spicy with a hint of hops lager this September and don't miss their big event at Hofbrauhaus Columbus on September 5.
Land-Grant Brewing: Skull Session
Land-Grant Brewing was founded by OSU graduates and named in honor of Ohio State's status as a land-grant university, so it stands to reason that the brewery has the ultimate Buckeye beer lineup. Their Skull Session Lager is ridiculously drinkable. Folks attending games at The 'Shoe can snag stadium-exclusive 16 oz. cans, while those not attending should consider heading to the taproom to watch games on the big screen in the beer garden and enjoy these on tap (then take a 6-pack to go).
