Ich bin ein Homesteader.

This week’s News & Brews ventures to the wilds of Licking County for the seasonal Oktoberfest coming from Heath’s Homestead Beer Co. The traditional German brew naturally inspires discussion of Oktoberfest (the event, both here and abroad) and Oktoberfests/Marzens (the beer). Can a malty beer hang in these days when so much of the market is focused on hops? Our panel weighs in.

Then we get deep(ish) into German stuff. Things are pronounced correctly and incorrectly. Whom among us has worn lederhosen or a dirndl?

In honest to god German beer news, we discuss the opening of Gemut Biergarten in Olde Towne East, which leads into a talk of Dungeons & Dragons where two News & Brewers share their unenlightened takes on the game and another is revealed to have once been a halfling thief. Someone also sings.

The fall vibe of the beer brings about talk of Halloween decorations and one team member is super excited.

Enjoy. Burp breaks and all.