Plenty of Texas in Every Pour

Addison Oktoberfest may be rooted in German tradition, but we always make room for plenty of Texas. Explore Oktoberfest-style craft biers brewed across the Lone Star State, discover a new local favorite and raise a stein to the Texas brewers putting their own spin on the season.

The Golden Stein Is Up for Grabs

Grab your stein and prep your palate for the ultimate brew showdown! The inaugural Best Texas Oktoberfest Bier Competition brings together the finest independent craft breweries from across the Lone Star State to see who has mastered the art of the Munich culture. From crisp Lagers to amber Märzens, our expert panel of judges will blind-taste their way through Texas’ best to crown the Gewinner of the Best Texas Oktoberfest Bier with The Golden Stein!

Think you have a world-class palate? Put it to the test! While our official judges deliberate on the balcony, the true power belongs to the crowd. The People’s Choice goes to the crowd favorite with voting taking place all weekend long.

Meet the Judges

Meet the experts bringing their experience, passion, and palates to the inaugural Best Texas Oktoberfest Bier Competition.

Gavin Secchi

Founder Brew Master behind 3 Nations Brewing! Gavin’s brewing journey started at Germany’s legendary World Beer Academy and took him through top U.S. breweries like Goose Island, Karbach, and Rahr & Sons. When it was time to go solo, he paid his dues brewing the first-ever batches of GPA, American Wit, and Bulls Brown Ale in a non-AC warehouse in Farmers Branch.

Now operating out of an upgraded Carrollton taproom, Gavin traded the sweat equity for a thriving community hub. Stop by, grab a pint, and share a toast with the team making the magic happen daily!

Landon Amis

With a 29-year career spanning high-end California dining and the heart of the Texas craft beer boom, Landon Amis knows exactly what makes a world-class brew. Landon spent a decade managing the massive, legendary beer list as the buyer for Fort Worth's original Flying Saucer Draught Emporium.

Since 2012, he has served as Director of Operations for Rodeo Goat, launching and growing the brand alongside industry icons Shannon Wynne and Keith Schlabs. From early days at Wolfgang Puck’s to decades of high-volume curation, Landon brings unparalleled tasting expertise to today's competition table.

Paige Albarian

Paige has dedicated 15 years to hospitality operations, historically serving as the go-to liquid gatekeeper for company beer portfolios. Her passion for the pint runs deep and she currently leads the charge at Topgolf.

Paige is a massive fan of the craft community—especially when an authentic, crisp Oktoberfest style is poured. She’s ready to judge your brew, but her high standards are nothing to shake a golf club at.

Matt McClearin

You probably know Matt McClearin as the booming voice co-hosting The Invasion on 96.7/1310 The Ticket, but today, his focus is strictly on the foam. Matt is a certified die-hard craft beer enthusiast who literally hosts a show—Sippin' on the Road—dedicated to exploring the finest liquid art the Metroplex has to offer. He’s drank beer with the best of 'em, had collaborative releases named in his honor, and knows exactly what separating a championship-level pint from a benchwarmer looks like.

Brewers, bring your A-game, because Matt's judging palate is as sharp as his sports takes.

And the nominees are...

Real Ale Oktoberfest

Real Ale

REAL ALE OKTOBERFEST proves that fall and German beer go together like Texas and tacos, it's a serious contender for Best Texas Oktoberfest Brew. This lager uses the traditional Bavarian brewing methods and the highest quality German malt, hops and yeast to create a stellar pour. The real heroes are the Munich and Vienna malts, resulting in a smooth, copper-colored, medium-bodied beer that's perfect for Fall. See why Real Ale Oktoberfest is a Bavaria meets Texas masterpiece. Oh -- & they won't even make you wear your lederhosen to enjoy.

Saint Arnold Oktoberfest

Saint Arnold

SAINT ARNOLD OKTOBERFEST offers a rich, celebratory pour that honors the beautiful autumn harvest, making it a strong competitor for Best Texas Oktoberfest Brew. This full bodied, malty, slightly sweet beer is a robust seasonal masterpiece. With its round malt flavor and above average alcohol content, it provides a warmth that is perfect for a cool fall evening. See why Saint Arnold Oktoberfest is a Texas top fall pour.

ROLLERTOWN OKTOBERFEST

Rollertown

ROLLERTOWN OKTOBERFEST respects the ancient German traditions of brewing Märzen lagers in the spring and aging them throughout the summer, making it a top competitor for Best Texas Oktoberfest Brew. This full-bodied, malty smooth Märzen-style lager satisfies the palate with notes of bread/biscuit and caramel. Echoing the beloved characteristics of a classic Vienna lager, it offers a beautiful balance of clean and crisp with a slight bitterness. See why Rollertown Oktoberfest is a Lone Star State staple that that honors its German roots.

DANKE OKTOBERFEST

Danke

DANKE OKTOBERFEST is a Märzen-style lager crafted to celebrate the joyful spirit of Oktoberfest making it an exciting contender for Best Texas Oktoberfest Brew. Boasting a slice of Bavarian tradition, this exceptional pour has a brilliant amber color, rich malty backbone, toasted bread crust notes and a hint of light caramel sweetness. True to the art of the craft, it balances its deep malt depth with a beautifully clean, crisp finish. See why Danke Oktoberfest will make you shout: Prost y’all!

MANHATTAN PROJECT OKTOBERFEST

Manhattan Project

MANHATTAN PROJECT OKTOBERFEST is a celebration in a can that remains true to its German heritage making it a standout contender for the Best Texas Oktoberfest Brew. This pour features a brilliant amber color and treats the senses to a rich, toasted malt flavor profile that perfectly balances a subtle, pleasant sweetness with a completely muted bitterness. See why the Manhattan Project Oktoberfest delivers Texas sized festive joy, leaving you wishing Oktoberfest came around more than once a year.

UNION BEAR OKTOBERFEST

Union Bear

UNION BEAR OKTOBERFEST presents a flawless and crisp seasonal Märzen-style lager with a crisp finish, making it a true competitor for the Best Texas Oktoberfest Brew. This medium-bodied pour catches the eye with its slightly dark, alluring color and showcases a velvety-smooth profile loaded with rich caramel notes and a comforting hint of freshly toasted bread. See why Union Bear Oktoberfest is a classic Texas-brewed beer that shouts: Prost!

Karbachtoberfest

Karbach

KARBACHTOBERFEST brings the vibrant energy of the brewery straight to your palate, making it a fierce competitor for Best Texas Oktoberfest Brew. Whether you’re aiming to visit the Draught Haus or Glockenspiel, this beer is made to impress. This traditionally brewed Märzen-style beer, built with Vienna and Munich malts, delivers a rich amber color with a smooth, toasty finish that hits all the right notes. See why Karbachtoberfest is loved all across the Lone Star State.

TUPPS OKTOBERFEST

Tupps

TUPPS OKTOBERFEST adds a bold spirit of Texas to a classic Munich Oktoberfest beer, making it a serious competitor for Best Texas Oktoberfest Brew. This lager manages a clever trick for the palate, delivering a rich, roasted malt flavor while remaining remarkably light, crisp, and drinkable from start to finish. Oh, it’s also the perfect beer to wash down your favorite hearty, festival foods. See why TUPPS Oktoberfest is a true Texas twist on a German classic.

HISSY FIT

Hissy Fit

HISSY FIT is a signature Oktoberfest-style Märzen lager crafted with a German Pilsner malt as the base that masterfully blends two different types of German Munich malts along with a German Amber malt making it a powerful competitor for Best Texas Oktoberfest Brew. Explicitly engineered to mirror the exact spirit of Munich's legendary Oktoberfest, this malt gives the brew a pleasant hint of caramel sweetness balanced by incredibly subtle, toasty bread notes. See why Hissy Fit is the perfect calming blend of Bavaria meets Texas.

RAHR'S OKTOBERFEST CELEBRATION

Rahr's

RAHR'S OKTOBERFEST CELEBRATION brings the ultimate cry of Munich festive joy—"O'zapft is!"—making it a jovial competitor for Best Texas Oktoberfest Brew. This traditional Märzen-style lager features a striking, dark amber color, a super smooth texture on the palate that commands attention and delivers a sweet malty finish. See why the RAHR Oktoberfest Celebration is hailed as a true, classic Oktoberfest Lager across the Lone Star State.

ALSTADT OKTOBERFEST

Alstadt

ALSTADT OKTOBERFEST is a seasonal masterpiece holding true to the classic German Märzen styles served in Munich making it a perilous competitor for the Best Texas Oktoberfest Brew. It beautifully blends premium Pilsner, Vienna, and Munich malts to give the brew a striking, light copper color complimented by mild hopping. See why Alstadt Oktoberfest is a Texas masterpiece where lederhosen are not required—although highly encouraged!

FOUR CORNERS OKTUBRERFEST

Four Corners Oktubrerfest

FOUR CORNERS OKTUBRERFEST brings a beautiful, flavorful salute to German influence on Texan Culture making it a solid contender for Best Texas Oktoberfest Brew. This traditional Märzen treats the senses to a robust foundation of rich malts balanced by a delicate touch of mild hops and leaves a lingering spice on the palate. See why Four Corners Oktubrefest is full of Lone Star pride bursting with German brilliance.

SHINER OKTOBERFEST

Shiner

SHINER OKTOBERFEST is a märzen-style with German-grown Hallertau tradition, making it a superior competitor for Best Texas Oktoberfest Brew. With Bavarian roots and a long history of honoring tradition, it has rich malt profile balanced by German-grown hops. See why Shiner Oktoberfest makes Texas want to polka dance for joy.