Leinenkugel's Oktoberfest Lager

So yesterday I'm in Kroger, doing the usual pass-through of the beer section. Lo and behold, they had a six of Leinie's Oktoberfest Lager for $4.99. Now I've had plenty of Leinie's in the past and can tell you that it's not much to get excited about. In fact, Leinie's Red is downright repulsive -- but that's another story. Keeping that in mind I purchased a six of the Oktoberfest and let it cool in the fridge overnight.

Today was a typical Ohio fall day: overcast and light rain. Some trees had started turning color and the air was crisp...perfect time to bust out the Oktoberfest. What a disappointment. My wife said, "It reminds me of that blueberry ale." I completely agree. The "blueberry ale" she spoke of is the infamous Bar Harbor Blueberry Ale. God-awful stuff (and the topic of yet another story). Leinenkugel's Oktoberfest Lager is light, virtually tasteless, and forgettable, but I wouldn't pass one up on a hot autumn day after breaking a sweat. Was it worth the $4.99? Absolutely not. Stuff like this should sell for as much as a six of Big K's soda ($1.08).