Craft Beer Night

Raise a glass to one of Oktoberfest USA’s signature events—Craft Beer Night! This is your chance to sample the finest brews from some of the region’s top craft breweries, all in one lively location. Meet the brewers, discover your new favorite beer, and enjoy the festive atmosphere on the Oktoberfest grounds.

Thursday, September 24, 2026

VIP Admission starts at 4 PM
General Admission begins at 5 PM

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Craft Beer Night VIP – $100

Go beyond the beer with the VIP experience:

• Early access to Craft Beer Night at 4 PM on Thursday 9/24
• Exclusive pours and a wider variety of beverage options
• Delicious food in the Sam Adams VIP Lounge
• Access to private bathrooms (yes, really!)
• Free bottled water to stay refreshed
• Commemorative Craft Beer Night tasting glass
• Unlimited sampling from participating craft breweries
• Full weekend General Admission access to the Oktoberfest grounds

Craft Beer Night GA – $70

• Access to Craft Beer Night from 5-8 PM on Thursday 9/24
• Commemorative Craft Beer Night tasting glass
• Unlimited sampling from participating craft breweries
• Full weekend General Admission access to the Oktoberfest grounds

Danke! to our 2026 Craft Beer Night sponsors:

Knutson Construction

Samuel Adams

Festival Foods

First American Roofing & Siding

 

 

 

 

2026 Craft Beer Night Participating Breweries:

Downeast Cider House

VIP OFFERING: Cider Donut | Cider | 5.1%
Cinnamon, brown sugar, and vanilla with a fresh pressed cider backbone. Come for the apples stay for the donut.

Original Blend | Cider | 5.1%
Original blend is the original unfiltered craft cider. our flagship cider is made with juicy sweet apples and completely unfiltered-meaning the good stuff is left in.  Tastes just like farm fresh cider you enjoyed as a kid, just now at 5.1% abv.  Remarkably drinkable

Blackberry| Cider | 5.1%
Blackberry is a simple concept, and a refreshing, delicious, drinkable concept as well.   Downeast cider infused with fresh blackberries. simple does not mean boring. tart and slightly sweet at the same time.

Apple Pie | Cider | 5.1%
Apple Pie is loaded with fruit flavor, warm spices and a crisp clean apple finish.   We use locally sourced apples to create a well-rounded blend of tart and sweet, with a crisp apple finish.

Pumpkin Blend| Cider | 5.1%
Pumpkin blend is made by adding fresh pumpkin mash to the apple press, finished with a chai brew.

 

Eagle Park Brewing Company

VIP OFFERING: Dragonfruit slush sour | Sour | 6%
A tropical fruited sour with the right blend of sweet and tart. Capture the glow of the tropics with this rare, once-a-year release. Defined by the striking, neon pink color of fresh dragonfruit, this sour delivers an electric hue that demands to be enjoyed in a glass. Act fast, as this limited drop disappears quickly.

Set-list Hazy IPA | Hazy IPA | 6.5%
Set List IPA is liquid proof that big flavor and aroma can come in a sessionable, easy drinking, package. With three separate hop varitetals and 3 malts, this beer has a hop forward flavor profile of citrus, tropical fruit, and hints of pine.

Spekto Kooler | Hard Seltzer | 5.0%
Hard seltzer with orange, tangerine, and green. Hard seltzer, but kooler!

Pink Lemonade Kooler | Hard Seltzer | 5%
Hard Seltzer with Raspberry and Lemonade Flavors.

M.C. Hammerschlagen | Festbier | 5.9%
A Fest Bier made with all imported German Malt, German Hops, and a German Yeast strain. Lagered for over 30 days finishing with a deep gold color, and subtle maltiness that finishes crisp. A representation of the modern German Oktoberfest that’s lighter than a traditional Marzen.

Earth Rider Brewery

VIP OFFERING: Stoney Point | IPA | 6.5%
Our tribute to the fresh-water surf scene drops in with a heavy tropical-fruit nose before kicking out citrus and resinous flavors.

Superior | Pale Ale | 5.5%
Everyday deserves a Superior beer. Hand-selected hops lend citrus notes to this crisp and clean pale ale.

Tap Shack | Caribbean-Style Lager | 5.0%
Let the sun shine. Bright, crisp and refreshing with a touch of lime zest to elevate your day.

Caribou Lake | IPA | 7.4%
Hop aromas of pine and berry harken to lakes of the far North. A prominent malt backbone balances moderate hop bitterness.

North Tower | Stout | 6.0%
Here’s to the working harbor! Malty accents of chocolate, coffee, and dark fruit are balanced with a restrained hop presence in this stouthearted ale.

Festbier | Lager | 5.7%
The life of the party! Earth Rider’s Munich-style Festbier is a golden lager with bready malt character and subdued floral-hop aroma.

Great Lakes Brewing Company

Oktoberfest | Oktoberfest | 6%
Marzen Style Lager

Nosferatu | Double Red IPA | 9%
Part of our double feature series – imperial red lager.

Edmund Fitzgerald |Porter | 6%
European Style Porter

Eliot Ness | Amber Lager | 6.5%
Amber Lager

Hillsboro Brewing Co

 

VIP Offering: Strawberry Shortcake | Fruited Sour | 5.1%
Strawberry shortcake sour is a light beer that showcases delectable strawberries and copious amount of creamy vanilla.

Irish as Feck| Irish Red Ale | 5.7%
Caramel malt sweetness and low bitterness make this traditional Irish Red a true crowd pleaser.

Shady Blonde Shandy | Lemon Shandy | 3.9%
A refreshing and crushable seasonal shandy. This brew is perfect to drink after a hard days work… or to excited your taste buds and quench your thirst.

X-Thiols | Hazy IPA | 6.5%
X-Thiols Hazy IPA features a new yeast strain that enhances the fruity compounds of beer called thiols! In this particular brew we double dry hopped it with Citra, Idaho 7, Vic Secret, and Galaxy hops. Grapefruit, passion fruit, guava and kiwi punch through this beer.

Joe Beer| Porter | 5.8%
Dark, smooth and delicious with chocolate undertones; a classic Porter. named after our pariarch, Joe Verbsky, this beer is just like him-simple and no nonsense. this was his favorite beer to brew.

Jacob Leinenkugel Brewing Co

 

Oktoberfest | Märzen | 5.1%
Our proud German heritage shines through in our homage to arguably the world’s greatest festival. A traditional Märzen-style beer, our Leinenkugel’s® Oktoberfest has a toasted malt flavor and subtle, spicy hop notes that make it perfect for celebrating fall in true German fashion. So let your steins runneth over..

Tropical Hazy IPA | Hazy IPA | 7%
Take the tropics up North with Leinenkugel’s Tropical Hazy IPA! With bursting notes of passion fruit, guava, and a balanced citrus bitterness, this approachable hazy IPA comes in at 7% ABV, and is sure to be a hit year round.

Legacy Ale | Amber Ale | 5.3%
Crafted exclusively for our home state of Wisconsin, this crisp and bold brew boasts a winning 5.3% ABV that will have you cheering for more. Whether you’re tailgating or celebrating a touchdown, Legacy Ale is the perfect companion for every football fan.

High Shore Shandy | Imperial Shandy | 8%
Leinenkugel’s High Shore Imperial Shandy is a bold twist on a traditional shandy where our signature lemonade flavor meets a strong malt backbone, creating a refreshing balance of high ABV and crisp flavor.

Original | Pilsner | 4.7%
We’ve been perfecting our craft since 1867 when Jacob Leinenkugel founded the Jacob Leinenkugel Brewing Company. Over 155 years, we’re still proudly brewing our award-winning Leinenkugel’s Original, a classic American Pilsner that pairs with brats and sauerkraut.

LAGERS: La Crosse Area Grain Enthusiasts and Related Specialties

Diablo | Hot Pepper Ale | 5.8%
A fan favorite – hot pepper ale with a nice balanced taste.

Skwerl’s Revenge | Imperial Stout | 9.1%
Chocolate and peanut butter has to be good, right? This fan favorite returns with a rich, decadent taste.

West Coast Lite-Haus | West Coast Lager | 2%
A light lager with a bit of a west coast style.

LAGERS-fest, 20th! | Oktoberfest | 5.7%
A fest bier to commemorate the homebrew club’s 20th year as an organization. This balanced beer has a nice balanced caramel and bready base.

Truepenny’s Delight | C*ck Ale | 5.8%

 

Lombardi Limonata

 

VIP Offering: Lombardi Vodka Limonata | Vodka Cocktail| 4%
Lombardi Vodka Limonata is a premium, Italian-inspired cocktail made with no artificial sweeteners, colors, or preservatives.  Available in Limonata and Cranberry Limonata, it delivers a clean, refreshing profile with low calories, low sugar, and low carbs.   BRAND NEW as of 2026!

Lombardi Limonata | Flavored Malt Beverage | 5.7%
A classic Italian-inspired lemon experience made with real lemon juice and pure cane sugar.   Bright, crisp, and perfectly balanced between tart and sweet—with zero artificial sweeteners.

Lombardi Limonata Raspberry | Flavored Malt Beverage | 5.7%
Juicy raspberry flavor layered onto our Italian-style limonata base, made with real lemon juice and cane sugar. Smooth, refreshing, and naturally vibrant with no artificial sweeteners.

Lombardi Limonata Orange | Flavored Malt Beverage | 5.7%
A refreshing blend of citrus-forward orange flavor and real lemon juice, sweetened only with pure cane sugar. Light, zesty, and clean—never any artificial sweeteners.

Lombardi Limonata Mango | Flavored Malt Beverage | 5.7%
Tropical mango meets Italian-inspired limonata, crafted with real lemon juice and cane sugar. Smooth, juicy, and refreshing with a bright citrus finish and zero artificial sweeteners.

O’so Brewing Company

VIP OFFERING: Narcissist BBA | Bourbon Barrel Aged Double Imperial Stout | 12%

Imperial Stout aged in Bourbon Barrels

O’so: Mango IPA | Fruited IPA | 6%
IPA fruited with mangoes.

MeaninGFul: Pink Guava Sour | Fruited Sour | 3.2%
Gluten Free sour fruited with Pink Guava.

O’so: Haze Positive | Hazy IPA | 6.2%
Hazy IPA; smooth with light bitterness and tons of hop flavor.

O’so: O-toberfest | Oktoberfest | 4.6%
Marzen style lager.

O’so: Guardian Lager | American Lager | 4.6%
Classic American Lager, supporting veteran causes with every case sold!

Sand Creek Brewing Co

 

VIP OFFERING: Double Oscars Cholate Oatmeal Stout | Double Stout | 12%
Big Black and delicious. Rich double milk stout

Blackberry Lemonade | Fruit beer | 5%
Beer based hard lemonade with real fruit juice

Oktoberfest | Oktoberfest | 5.5%
Traditional Oktoberfest, World Beer Cup Gold Medal winning beer.

Woodys EZ Ale |Light American Ale | 4.5%
Everyday light American ale.

Oscar’s Chocolate Oatmeal Stout | Oatmeal Stout | 5%
Chocolatey, roasted and rich Oatmeal stout. World Beer Cup Gold Medal winner.

 

Sensi Co.

VIP OFFERING: Sensi Mule| Mixed Drink | 0%
A crisp mix of spicy ginger beer, fresh lime juice and Sensi Spirit. Choose your perfect pour from a light 2.5 mg sip to a bold 20 mg experience.

Sensi Strawberry Lemonade 10mg| THC Infused Lemonade | 0%
Summer vibes await with our 10mg Sparkling Strawberry Lemonade! Crafted with real lemon and strawberry juices paired with our house made nano-thc, this lemonade is highly refreshing.

Sensi Free- Berry 10mg | THC Infused Seltzer | 0%
Light, crisp, and refreshing, Sensi Free Berry has zero calories, zero sugar, and is completely gluten free. All the buzz, none of the extras.

Sensi Free Citrus 20mg| THC Infused Seltzer | 0%
Sensi Free Citrus is a bright, crisp seltzer with refreshing citrus flavor and a higher 20mg dose. It has zero calories, zero sugar, and is completely gluten free.

Sensi Pop Orange Cream 20mg | THC Infused Seltzer | 0%
Sensi Pop Orange Cream brings back the nostalgic flavor of a childhood Dreamsicle, with sweet orange, creamy vanilla, and a big 20mg buzz built right in.

Sensi Pop Grape 20mg | THC Infused Seltzer | 0%
Sensi Pop Grape takes a true stoner classic and does it right, with bold, nostalgic grape flavor and a big 20mg buzz built right in.

Skeleton Crew Brew

VIP OFFERING: Swinging The Lantern | Hoppy Lager | 4.7%
Light and crushable, this hoppy lager delivers a mild bitterness and bold citrus and tropical hop notes.

Marooned | Mäzen | 6.3%
Toasty. Malty. Smooth. Worth getting stranded for.

Nipperkin | Pumpkin Spice Cream Ale | 5.2%
Smooth pumpkin cream ale with warm cinnamon, nutmeg, and clove, balanced by a soft malt sweetness and creamy finish.

Salty Dog | Salted Caramel Porter | 5.0%
Roasted flavors of black coffee and dark chocolate lead the way, seamlessly complemented by a smooth, salted caramel finish.

Crow’s Nest | Coconut Cream Ale | 5.2%
Smooth coconut cream ale with coconut aroma, creamy body, and a clean tropical finish.

 

 

SpikedAde

SpikedAde | Vodka Sports Drink | 4.5%
Introducing Sparkling Ice Spiked, the zero sugar hard seltzer that delivers the full flavor you’ve been thirsting for.
Sparkling Ice Spiked will shatter expectations of what you’ve come to expect from a hard seltzer.

 

Stevens Point Brewery

Point Oktoberfest | Oktoberfest | 4.9%
An authentic Märzen-style Lager, a style reminiscent of the beers originally brewed for the first Oktoberfest Celebrations in Germany during the early 1800’s. Craft brewed using Mount Hood hops and sweet Vienna roasted malts results in a full flavored, finely balanced beer brewed in celebration of the upcoming season.

Ciderboys Caramel Apple | Hard Cider | 5%
The seasonal sensation of picking up a freshly dipped caramel apple from the farmers market and taking that first delightful bite. Ciderboys Caramel Apple balances caramelized sweetness with tart, juicy apples. It’s satisfying and refreshing in equal measure.

Whole Hog Pumpkin Ale | Pumpkin Ale| 7%
Of all the gold medal-winning pumpkin ales, one factor sets Whole Hog apart: spice. Pumpkin pie spices, natural cinnamon, nutmeg, and real pumpkin are perfectly balanced in this sweet, fully enveloping Pumpkin Ale.

Ciderboys Blackberry wild | Hard Cider | 5%
Ciderboys Blackberry Wild is a delicious blend of crisp apple and juicy blackberries with unimaginable fruit flavors. Take a new wild path. A path filled with sweet ripe blackberries.

 

Surly Brewing

Furious | IPA | 6.7%
Furious features intense hop notes that hit you with a pop of citrus-heavy flavor, followed-up by a smooth, slightly sweet, caramel and toffee-like malt backbone.

Mosh Pit | Hazy IPA | 7.2%
Roiling with Amarillo, Citra, Simcoe, and Mosaic hops, our flagship hazy IPA thrashes with juicy, fruit-forward flavor.

Xtra Citra | Pale Ale | 4.5%
Xtra-Citra bridges the full flavor/low-ABV divide by simply doing both, with bright, citrusy notes of grapefruit and pineapple all wrapped up in an easy-drinking pale ale.

Dry Irish Stout | Stout | 4.5%
Smooth, Roasty, and light-bodied, Surly’s Dry Irish Stout is like a cozy corner pub in a can (or glass). The toasty malt flavor and dry finish will have you buying another round and speaking in a surprisingly authentic brogue in no time. Or at least that’s what it does for us

Grapefruit Supreme | Tart Ale | 4.5%
Braced by bright grapefruit flavor and gentle tartness, this beer reigns supreme. Finishing crisp and citrusy, it sets a new standard for crushable.

Third Space Brewing

VIP OFFERING:  Moonrise | Barrel Aged Imperial Stout |  13%
Aged six months in bourbon barrels, each sip of this Imperial Stout shines with notes of velvety chocolate and rich dark fruit.

Happy Place | Midwest Pale Ale | 5.3%
Bright hop aromas meet notes of citrus and tropical fruit in this supremely balanced hoppy pale ale.

Central Time | American IPA | 6%
American IPA with a balanced bitterness and aromas of citrus, pine, and tropical fruit. With a smooth malt body this beer is a perfect toast to the Midwest.

Oktoberfest | Marzen-Style Lager | 6%
Malty lager bier perfect for brisk weather and a festive ambiance. Throw on your lederhosen and find your Gemütlichkeit!

FROG Weiss | Fruited Sour | 5%
Kettle sour brewed with Fig, Raspberry, Orange and Ginger (FROG). Inspired by a delicious jam discovered by our brew team on a trip to Nashville.

 

Titletown Brewery Company

Green 19 | West Coast IPA | 6.4%
A local legend. Bursting with bright hops, citrus aroma, and smooth bitterness — the perfect tribute to Green Bay pride, and the perfect call for when you’re getting ready to go.

Bent Tuba | Marzen Amber | 6%
Want a beer that kicks some serious brass? Bent Tuba is a smooth German-style amber lager, loaded with rich, toasty malt flavor, and complemented by a touch of crisp Bavarian hops. It’s playing your song.

Johnny Blood Red | Irish Red Ale |5%
Rich caramel malts and a touch of roasted barley create the distinctive flavor of this Irish Style Red Ale. Silver medalist, Irish-Style Red Ale, 2015 Great American Beer Festival.

400 Honey | Blond Honey Ale | 4.5%
Local wildflower honey adds sweet floral notes to the lightly-toasted Wisconsin malt character of this golden ale. Brewed since 1996, this beer is named after the famous C&NW ‘400’ passenger train that kept our Green Bay depot buzzing for decades.

 

 

3 Sheeps Brewing

VIP OFFERING: Milwaukee Uncut| Tropical Pale Ale | 5.8%
Tropical Pale Ale made in Collaboration with Milwaukee Uncut—a podcast that dives deep into the heart of the city with bold takes and unfiltered conversation. This Tropical Pale Ale follows suit, delivering vibrant tropical and ripe stone fruit character in a crisp, clean finish. It’s bright, fresh, and made to pair perfectly with real stories, real people, and the unmistakable energy of Milwaukee.

Chaos Pattern | Hazy IPA | 6.5%

Chaos Pattern is a delicious hazy IPA brewed for every day drinking. It’s the kind of beer that ticks all of the boxes when you want to enjoy a hazy IPA or two, but don’t really want to crack open that hard-to-find, premium priced IPA that you spent 2 days tracking down. Chaos Pattern has tons of tropical fruit and citrus flavors, a soft, luxurious mouthfeel and none of that “should I save this beer to share it with my friends” guilt. It’s so good, you may have trouble keeping your fridge stocked.

Oktoberfest | Lager/Marzen| 5.5%

We have a deep appreciation for the traditional German beers that laid the groundwork for what we brew and drink today. Our Oktoberfest is an ode to that tradition. It’s a light-bodied and easy-drinking lager with pleasant caramel notes, making it the perfect beer to ring in the changing of seasons. We spent years laboring over this beer, endlessly tweaking recipes to find just the right malts and just the right yeast strain. We weren’t happy until it was perfect. Wisconsin is proud of its Oktoberfests, and we’re proud of this one. Prost!

Armchair Quarterback | Copper Lager | 5%

An easy-drinking lager that pours a rich copper color and has a delicious, malty backbone. It’s a beer brewed with sports fans in mind. So grab one and cheer on your favorite team!

Wisconsinitis| Cream Ale | 5%

Wisconsinitis. Smooth and easy drinking. A Wisconsin ale for those who love Wisconsin as much as we do.

Root Beer | Craft Soda | NA

3 Sheeps Root Beer is our take on the soda shop staple-bold, creamy, and endlessly satisfying. Brewed right here in Wisconsin, it balances rich vanilla and warm spice notes with a smooth finish that keeps you coming back. Nostalgic in all the right ways, made with care, and priced to share. Whether you’re pairing it with a brat, scooping it into a float, or cracking one open after a long day, this is root beer the way it should be. No shortcuts. Just great soda, brewed with pride. A classic Wisconsin flavor, brewed the 3 Sheeps way.

 

 

Toppling Goliath Brewing Co.

Pseudo Sue | American Pale Ale | 5.8%
This single hop ale showcases the Citra hop. Named for the largest T-rex fossil ever discovered, she roars with ferocious aromas of grapefruit, citrus, mango and evergreen. Delicate in body with a mild bite in the finish.

Cyber Sue | IPA – American | 7.2%
In the battle against boring IPAs, this beastly brew has your back. It’s bursting with tropical fruit notes from a killer squad of Citra, Mosaic, & Simcoe hops that create mango, pineapple & fresh tangerine aromas.

Hazy Day Sue | Hazy IPA | 6.5%
Sit back, relax, and commune with Mosaic®, Citra®, Simcoe®, and Krush® Hops and see where the vibes of this far-out India Pale Ale take you.

Oktoberfest | Marzen | 5.2%
Raise a glass of Oktoberfest in celebration, and watch as the light dances off its rich amber color. Enjoy a beautiful bouquet of soft caramel and biscuit before the first sip blankets your palate with malty notes of fresh-baked bread.

Caramel Apple Fandango | Sour | 6.2%
This unique sour beer features rich caramel flavors balanced with the crisp, tart notes of fresh green apples.

The Yuengling Company

Yuengling Traditional Lager | Amber Lager | 4.5%
When this 19th-century Yuengling recipe was revived in 1987, it quickly became a sensation and remains the flagship of Yuengling’s portfolio. Inspired by the German-style lagers of Bavaria, this unique American classic features a rich caramelized flavor and deep amber color. Brewed with American Cascade and Cluster hops and crafted with a lighter body, it delivers exceptional balance and refreshment.

Yuengling Flight | Low Carb Premium Light | 4.2%
FLIGHT, by Yuengling is the product of six-generations of brewing expertise. Coming in at only 95 calories and 2.6g carbs, FLIGHT is the Next Generation of Light Beer. Raise the bar with this easy drinking, clean, crisp, and refreshing beer from America

Yuengling Black & Tan | Porter/Premium Lager blend | 4.6%
Inspired by the English pub tradition of the “half & half” pour, this dark beer combines 60% Yuengling Porter, which is lager brewed like a Baltic Porter, with 40% of our pale Premium Lager. The result is a beer that’s loaded with the satisfying roasted