Really, one of my favorite times of year. I have been digging the hell out of DCBrau’s Atlas Festbier, and last night a growler of Avery’s Kaiser Imperial Oktoberfest was just what the doctor ordered. Great Lakes’ offering was less impressive, to me, but that’s just a matter of taste I suppose.

If you’re in the mood for some beer-inspired food, BlackFinn Saloon (warning: Flash-based site) sent us an email to let us know that they’re featuring a special Oktoberfest menu of six items, including: beer cheese soup, potato pancakes, a beer-braised bratwurst platter, a sautéed pork chop with potato pancakes and sweet and sour cabbage, and pan-friend chicken schnitzel with brown butter and Brussels sprouts, plus apple strudel for dessert.

Sounds interesting! They don’t list their beers on their web site that I can find, but one hopes they have a few festbiers to go around!

What are your favorites for the season?

– MAW

BlackFinn American Saloon
1620 I Street NW
Washington, D.C. 20006
202.429.4350

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