Summer will soon be giving way to fall, and American craft brewers are keeping things interesting with a smart roster of beers that both comfort and surprise.

Prost! (New Orleans, LA) – Oktoberfest season is nearing as are its signature beers. And Urban South Brewery has just returned a delicious fall refresher you’ll need to chase down. Brewed with the traditional characteristics of a classic Märzen while showcasing the balance and drinkability that have made the style a longstanding fav, Urban South Oktoberfest is a 6.2% ABV full-bodied fall seasonal with a robust malt-forward profile that gives way to a light bitterness and a clean finish.

This seasonal drop speaks  Urban South Brewery’s commitment to balancing cutting-edge experimental releases with the timeless classics that started it all.

“We’re known for pushing the boundaries of what we can create, but traditional styles are just as important to our beer program,” said Jacob Landry, Co-Founder of Urban South Brewery. “Oktoberfest gives our team the chance to focus on a classic Märzen and the balance and craftsmanship that have made this style stand the test of time.”

Urban South’s latest Oktoberfest is currently available at retail and on tap at bars and restaurants across Louisiana, Arkansas, Mississippi, Alabama, and Florida, so you know what to do.

(Courtesy Tröegs Independent Brewing)

Let The Sunshine In (Hershey, PA) – Tröegs Independent Brewing  has returned a popular “Once-a-Year Series,” release which was introduced in 2024 as an exclusive beer in the Summer of Sunshine variety pack. Crafted with a deft combination of pilsner malt and flaked rice that lend a crisp, clean flavor profile to the beer, Tröegs Sunshine Salt + Lime Lager is a 4.3% ABV refresher with zesty notes of lime and just the right touch of Kosher salt.

“We brewed a Scratch batch back in the summer of 2023 and loved the results,” Tröegs co-founding brother and brewmaster John Trogner said. “We decided to include it in our 2024 summer variety pack, after many of our fans said it was the standout beer. This is definitely the beer you want in hand while you’re vacationing at the beach!”

30 Minutes You’ll Never Want Back Again (Milton, DE) – In 2025 Dogfish Head Craft Brewery added a light addition to its “Minute Series” a collection of continually hopped IPAs known for their hoppy, but not crushingly bitter. flavor profiles.

Continually hopped for (you guessed it) 30 minutes, Dogfish Head 30 Minute Light IPA is a 4% ABV refresher, a crisp and crushable beer with all the body and character of a world class IPA, but only 95 calories and 3.6g carbs.

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