Dust off your lederhosen and don your dirndls for Firestone Walker’s all-day Oaktoberfest Party on September 30, featuring special beer, food and live music from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. at the Paso Robles brewery. Access to the event is complimentary.
“This party is a mashup of Bavarian style and SLO County flavor, and it’s a nod to our longtime fascination
with brewing beer in oak barrels,” said Brewmaster Matt Brynildson. “It’s about having fun and embracing
the season with our local community.”
The block party-style festivities will include feats of strength with stein and keg holding competitions, as
well as German-style fare for purchase such as Bratwurst, Spaetzle Mac ‘n Cheese, Chicken Schnitzel
Sandwich and a Rockenwagner Oktoberfest XL Pretzel. Attendees are encouraged to attend the event in
lederhosen or dirndls to enjoy $2 off beer purchases.
Guests may also purchase a commemorative Firestone Oaktoberfest Beer Mug ($24.99) that includes one
beer fill as well as the pretzel.
The star of the show is Firestone Walker’s “Oaktoberfest” oak-aged lager, a seasonal staple dating back to
the inaugural release in 2006. The beer is brewed with German malts and hops, then aged in French oak
wine barrels. Oaktoberfest’s light amber color foreshadows its toasty, biscuity flavor. The oak-barrel
lagering allows for an even smoother texture, all while remaining true to the beer’s crisp malt profile and
hints of noble hops.
“Oaktoberfest is rich in flavor but also light-bodied and easy to drink, which makes it perfect for the fall
season on the Central Coast,” Brynildson said.