Karl Strauss’ timeless tradition continues

Karl Strauss Brewing, San Diego’s longest continuously operating post-Prohibition brewing company, today released its seasonal Oktoberfest beer for the 35th year in a row. The German-style Märzen lager is 5% alcohol-by-volume and pours a golden amber color. It is available on draft at Karl Strauss’ four San Diego brewpubs in 4S Ranch, Carlsbad, Downtown San Diego and Sorrento Mesa, as well as at several bars and restaurants throughout the County.

Six packs of 12-ounce bottles of Oktoberfest are available at all eight brewpubs and at retail locations such as 7-Eleven, Costco, CVS, Ralphs, Sprouts and Vons. The beer can be found using Karl Strauss’ online beer finder.

“In a world of ever-changing beer styles, our Oktoberfest stands as a timeless classic–an original masterpiece that pays homage to the heart and soul of this Bavarian brewing tradition,” said Karl Strauss Brewmaster Paul Segura. “No doubt, this is one that both our team and our fans get most excited for each year.”

The official 2023 Oktoberfest celebration in Germany takes place from September 16 to October 3. This year marks the 188th festival. Karl Strauss’s Oktoberfest beer uses a blend of Vienna and Munich malt, along with Perle hops imported from the Hallertau region of Germany. It has toasted malt flavors, nutty undertones and a crisp, clean finish.

In addition to traditional pints, Karl Strauss brewpubs will offer an Oktoberfest stein-and-fill promotion for $15. Refills of Oktoberfest or any Karl Strauss core beer in the newly-designed take-home stein are just $6. The beer will be available through October 31.

Karl Strauss released its first version of an Oktoberfest beer “Blonde Bavarian Oktoberfest Beer” in 1989, the same year the brewery was founded. Blonde Bavarian was part of Karl Strauss’s first Oktoberfest celebration at the brewery’s original location on Columbia Street in Downtown San Diego.