Fall beer styles

[jzelina]

So, I volunteered to make a couple batches of beer for a clambake in October. I have a milk stout in the fermenter. I need one so I am looking for fall style suggestions, but an easy drinker for the BCM folks, and one that can be quick to the keg, a little behind on my schedule. Thanks n advance for the in put. P.S. an Irish red is out someone else is doing that one.

 

[causeimthesquid]

My favorite fall beers would be Oktoberfest, porter, scotch ale, and American brown. I've started becoming partial to dunkelweizen as well.

It's all personal taste, but in general I prefer the shift to malty beers- in preparation for stout season

 

[bobeer]

Brown ale, Oktoberfest/marzen, porter, hard cider, esb or amber ale, pumpkin ale.

Love those fall beers!

 

[ericbw]

So, I volunteered to make a couple batches of beer for a clambake in October. I have a milk stout in the fermenter. I need one so I am looking for fall style suggestions, but an easy drinker for the BCM folks, and one that can be quick to the keg, a little behind on my schedule. Thanks n advance for the in put. P.S. an Irish red is out someone else is doing that one.

I was going to say Irish red. How about an amber? If you have a stout and a red, maybe something a little more hoppy?

Of course, if it's hot out, then a blonde would be good. I did a blonde that was only late hops, and it turned out good.

 

[ericbw]

Brown ale, Oktoberfest/marzen, porter, hard cider, esb or amber ale, pumpkin ale.

Love those fall beers!

Cider would be perfect, and you probably have just enough time.

 

[Hammy71]

https://www.homebrewtalk.com/f63/biermunchers-oktoberfast-ale-ag-39021/

 

[unionrdr]

I think the Morebeer ESB-E/SG kit has a great balance of malts & bittering/hop flavor for the average beer drinker. I agree with the blonde as well. Or the Saison de ete' kit from NB would be a good lighter choice as well. An American brown like a Rouge Dead Guy would be a good fall beer. Pale ales could be another good one. They've got that sort of color too & with hops that lean away from citrus & more fruity might be good.

 

[jzelina]

Thanks for the suggestions. I think I'll try the Octoberfast.

 

[kman6234]

Saison might work too... Its pale so it might appeal to BMC drinkers but its got character

 

[causeimthesquid]

Dead guy is a maibock. But a bock would be pretty good on a crisp fall day too

 

[jzelina]

All great suggestions thanks

 

[JonM]

Clambake, eh? There was just an article on the front page about beer pairings with seafood. Might want to check some of those styles out regardless of whether they are autumn-y beers.

 

[jzelina]

I just read that. Thanks Timing is everything I guess..

 

[Teromous]

I know that you have already decided on brewing an Oktoberfest (which is a good choice). I just wanted to mention that rye beers are great during the fall as well.

 

[clone63]

Belgian dubbel or golden strong.
Gonna add witbier too. Thinking of things better on the non-cold side.

 

[ericbw]

I made a pumpkin dubbel last year, but I think it needed to age to get good.

 

[jzelina]

Many thanks. Time is short so i need needed something quick I have made a nice wit, but it takes about 3 weeks after keg/bottle to really get finished, I saw a Munich Helles that looked promising as well, although I really can't lager. I do like the suggestions. Fodder for future brews.

 

[jtratcliff]

Watermelon wheat... DubbedDach's recipe here is a good one... Wheats don't need a lot of conditioning time.

 

[causeimthesquid]

Try California lager yeast. Doesn't need to be nearly as cool and still produces a malty profile. I've never had diacytl problems either

 

[jzelina]

My basement "fermentation room" basement, only gets down to 67 68 during the summer. If memory serves me mashing at lower temps. 149 152 will give me a maltier profile.

 

[causeimthesquid]

Mash higher . 158 even . Cal lager is recommended up to 72f

 

[jzelina]

Thanks for the advise