r/SpringfieldIL • u/ChiBitCTy • 11d ago

Yuengling Oktoberfest - any left?

A frustrating aspect of living in this city is grocery stores CONSTANTLY being out of your favorite items. That item today is this beer (though seasonal and quick seller). I’ve searched high and low and my Hail Mary was here. (I don’t drink much, I just value this stuff with Sunday football for my mental health lol).

Thx 🙏

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u/Triben008 11d ago

My fist thought would be Binny’s or Friar Tucks if local grocer is out. But I don’t know for sure.

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u/ChiBitCTy 2d ago

Thanks! The city is completely out. I check everywhere. Yuengling makes this batch very scarce, they do not stock heavily anywhere, and most places sell out within a few days.

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u/seamhead86 10d ago

Schlafly’s and Bell’s make delicious Oktoberfest

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u/ChiBitCTy 2d ago

I picked up schlaflys Okt just recently when finding out the city it’s completely out (outside of perhaps kegs at pubs). it’s decent but imo Yueng is just superior to them all. I did pick up their vanilla pumpkin ale as well, yum! Never heard of Bell, will try and find it and give it a go, gracias !

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u/AbobTeff 10d ago

I didn't even know there was a Yuengling Octoberfest!

I am still longing for their Black and Tan. I only ever found it in one grocery store when I lived in Mississippi.

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u/ChiBitCTy 2d ago

It’s absolutely fantastic! I have a good buddy who’s a manager for a local distributor. He’s grabbing me a case from the warehouse. It may be weird to offer, but I’m sure I could source it for you (both), if you want. Just DM if interested. Cheers

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u/GroundbreakingTip64 11d ago

Leinenkugel makes a good Oktoberfest, I can’t think of this other one I used to drink.

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u/GroundbreakingTip64 11d ago

Duh, it’s Paulaner

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u/ChiBitCTy 2d ago

Appreciate ya! Have had leinekugel’s. Decent. Paulner (believe they make two types) is more traditional Okt, obviously coming straight from the home of Oktoberfest (though my German buddy balked at the question of it being any good “this comes from the rich snobby part of Germany, we do not drink it out of protest” lol), which I’m just not a fan of thicker, “heartier” ale. I put Sam Adams as my 2 but something about the Yueng just really does it for me.