oh joyous creation

labor day has passed, school has started, the days are getting shorter. things are looking pretty grim.

but wait. what's this i see?

an oktoberfest bier?

i am suddenly gleeful.

i love octoberfest beers. the appearance of the first octoberfest beer marks the beginning of my favorite beer season. the next few months will be filled with tasting every available octoberfest creation for 2008. i can't wait to see which ones match up to paulaner's oktoberfest (because that is the oktoberfest by which all other octoberfest beers must be judged).

and if the sheer joy of octoberfest season weren't enough, it's directly followed by my second favorite beer season: the winter brews.

so much to look forward to...

i love this time of year.