Oktoberfest

I went to the Iowa City Brewfest this weekend. This brewfest is bigger than the one I went to in Ithaca, and the 6 ounce tasting glass is more substantial than the 2 ounce limith they had in NY. I think Ithaca had a better selection on local craft beers since we don't have as many small breweries around here, but this brewfest had a lot more European imports. My favorite actually was from a Michigan brewery though. It was the Jolly Pumpkin Bam Biere. A Belgium-style saison, that is very bubbly and flavorful. Another highlight of the American beers was that New Belgium made their first appearance at the brewfest. We can finally get Fat Tire in Iowa. Here's a list of everything I tasted:

Brouwerij Moortgat - Duvel
Pivovar Podkovan - Podkovan Lager
Tomos Watkin - Cwrw Haf
St. Peter Brewing - St Peter's IPA
Carlsberg Polska SA - Okocim Porter
New Belgium Brewing - 1554 Brussels Black
Brewery Ommegang - Rare VOS
Rogue Brewing - Dead Guy
Goose Island - Oatmeal Stout
Anchor Brewery - Anchor Steam Beer
Wychwood Brewing - WychCraft
Brouwerij Huyghe - Delirium Tremmens
Jolly Pumpkin - Bam Biere
Brasserie De Blaugies - Saison D'Epeature
Colonial - Pale Ale Pub Pint
Strong Bow - Cider
Black Sheep - Monty Python's Holy Grail
Shelton Brothers - Thiriez Blonde
Birrificio Montegioco - Montegioco Draco
Kulmbacher Brauerei - EKU 28 Eisbock