CRAFT BEER

As the temperature starts dropping and the leaves begin changing colors, the type of beer we drink changes as well. While in the summer months there is nothing quite like a refreshing and easy drinking beer to help quench your thirst, in the cooler fall days a malty, toastier beer hits just right. The following options are all available during the fall months and strike the perfect balance between refreshing and heavy.

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By: Avrahom Pressburger

1. Sam Adams Octoberfest

(Boston, MA)

This is the classic fall beer with an orange label that is synonymous with autumn. The beer pours a see-through reddishcopper. The aroma is all caramel and the taste follows along with some bready notes.

Overall, this is the quintessential fall beer with enough body for the cooler weather and yet the drinkability of a summer beer.

Kosher Certified by the Star-K (Availability: August-October)

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Avrahom Pressburger founded KosherCraftBeer.blogspot.com in 2016 when he saw a need for kosher beer news. His primary focus is now Instagram and his username is @Koshercraftbeer. He can be reached via email to discuss any beer-related questions at Koshercraftbeer@gmail.com.

2. New Belgium Voodoo Ranger Atomic Pumpkin (Fort Collins, CO)

Pumpkin beers are a dime a dozen once the calendar turns to September (be sure to purchase one with a reliable hechsher, there are quite a few). New Belgium’s version stands out of the pack with the addition of habanero peppers. While it may seem strange, this beer is definitely worth trying!

The aroma has hints of cinnamon along with the obvious peppers. This beer is hot, there is no doubt about that. However, New Belgium has created this masterpiece that manages to balance the heat with the sweetness of malt and pumpkin.

3. Deschutes Black Butte

Porter (Bend, Oregon)

Porters can sometimes be confused with thicker-bodied stouts, but in reality, they are quite different. This beer is dark, but do not be fooled by its appearance. This is the perfect fall beer. Checking in at 5.5% ABV, this porter is actually quite easy drinking. The taste is surprisingly complex, offering notes of both chocolate and coffee.

This beer would be perfect for sipping while sitting around a firepit on a cool fall evening.

Kosher Certified by the Star-K (Availability: Year-round)