Now that our lengthening shadows are falling squarely into the lower light of September, I feel I can write safely about Oktoberfest beers,

I have sometimes complained about “Oktoberfest creep” — that trend over the past two decades or so where more and more breweries decided to put out Oktoberfests in mid- to late August. It’s an American trend, of course, because we can never leave well enough alone. Heck, I was at the grocery store on Aug. 27 and I already saw Halloween candy on display.

Of course, one very common complaint among the masses is how soon Christmas decorations go up. I have to admit I’m a hypocrite in that case. I love Christmas and would put up a tree tomorrow if I could find one. But I digress.

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