Five Great Fall Brews

It's an Octoberfest Blitzkrieg

Porter by Little Yeoman

Little Yeoman was recently reopened by Chad Fredrick, who moved the brewery to his family farm just northwest of Cabool.

Brewmaster says: “It’s a medium-body, very good brown ale, with a crisp back taste,” Fredrick explains.

Mainstream likeness: Boulevard Bully Porter

Get it at: Little Yeoman Brewery (P.O. Box 714, Cabool, Missouri, 417-926-9185).

 

 

 

 

Oktoberfest by Hickok’s

Available beginning mid-October.

Brewmaster says: “A traditional German-style beer that’s aromatic, very smooth with slightly nutty flavors,” brewer Dave Lamb says. “The aroma is like fresh-baked bread with a semi-sweet malt finish and a long cascade hop finish.”

Mainstream likeness: Spaten Oktoberfest

Get it at: Hickok’s Steakhouse & Brewery (314 S. Patton Ave., Springfield, hickokssteakhouse.com, 417-832-1141).

 

 

Coffee Stout by Schlafly

Available beginning October 26. This St. Louis beer is made in collaboration with Kaldi’s Coffee, which is mixed in with Schlafly Oatmeal Stout.

Brewery says: “Anyone who’s ever had coffee knows that it doesn’t last very long,” says James Ottolini, head of brewing operations. “No one likes coffee once it’s been made hot and cooled down because of oxidation. I looked to maximize the flavor with the least amount of oxidation. It’s a rich, dark brown beer with a distinct coffee flavor.”

Mainstream likeness: While there aren’t many with coffee flavor, Youngs Double Chocolate Stout is closer than a straightforward stout would be.

Get it at: Brown Derby International Wine Center (2023 S. Glenstone Ave., Springfield, 417-883-4066)

 

 

 

Bob’s ’47 by Boulevard Brewing Co.

This Kansas City beer is available from the beginning of September as late as November in smaller markets like Springfield.

Brewery says: The beer’s name is an ode to Bob Werkowitch, Boulevard’s Master Brewer. “It uses a little more malt than many import Oktoberfest beers. This addition to the recipe gives it a malty taste, a hint of caramel, a hint of toast flavors,” Steven Pauwels says.

Mainstream likeness: Any Oktoberfest beer will give you an idea.

Get it at: Brown Derby International Wine Center (2023 .S Glenstone Ave., Springfield, 417-883-4066) and is on tap at some local restaurants and bars.

 

 

Märzen Oktoberfest by Mueller

Served at Springfield Brewing Co., September to November.

Brewmaster says: “It’s amber-colored with lower hops, a very traditional seasonal beer,” Trey Manning says. “Carmel malt will give you the reddish, orange-ish hue.”

Mainstream likeness: “There is a whole lot of German Märzen, except I’d rather not liken it to others in the style category,” Manning says.

Get it at: Springfield Brewing Co.  (301 S. Market Ave., Springfield, springfieldbrewingco.com, 417-832-8277).

Photos (in order) by Edward Biamonte, Courtesy of HIckok’s, By Kevin O’Riley, Courtesy of Springfield Brewing Co.,
by Edward Biamonte.