August 22, 2025Boston Brewery Team
Sam Adams Boston Octoberfest
Sam Adams Boston Octoberfest
We’re honoring the centuries-long tradition with our annual Octoberfest Celebration! Originally held in 1810 to celebrate the marriage of the Crown Price of Bavaria, Oktoberfest has become a 16-day festival in Germany centered around Marzen-style beers. These lagers were traditionally brewed in March, lagered (or stored) in caves to keep cool through the summer, and then drank come fall. Marzens were the style of choice at the first Oktoberfest, sparking brewing inspiration for years after.
With fall upon us, that only means one thing, IT’S BEER SEASON! Our annual Octoberfest celebration will be taking place from September 20th to the 22nd at the Downtown Taproom and September 26th to the 28th at the Boston Brewery, a VIP Octoberfest Beer Dinner on September 25th.
While both locations will be featuring different entertainment lineups, we’re excited to share our featured fest-style brews that we’ll be debuting:
BEER GARDEN PUMPERNICKLE DUNKEL / 5.5% ABV
This German-style Dunkel rests over cocoa nibs and a touch of pumpernickel for a rich, earthy depth of flavor that complements slight notes of chocolate. Ideal for the first chilly evenings of Autumn, this Dunkel showcases hearty, bready malt notes with a subtle rye-like complexity, all balanced by a crisp body and dry finish from Noble Hops.
BEER GARDEN FESTBIER / 5% ABV
Brewed in the tradition of a modern Munich festbier, this refreshing yet hearty pale lager uses heirloom pilsner and Munich malts as well as a famous German monastery’s lager yeast to create a clean, malty beer worthy of celebration.
Learn more about both weekend lineups below:
SAM ADAMS BOSTON BREWERY
30 Germania Street, Boston, MA 02130
Thursday 9/25: 6:30PM
- Guided beer dinner in our underground Bier Keller
- 4 course meal in partnership with No Joke Smoke
- 4 beer pairings, including a sample of an exclusive barrel aged beer
- Tickets $10 pre-sale / $15 at the door
- Ticket includes a can of Octoberfest and party swag including a can grip, beaded necklace, and Octoberfest hat.
Friday 9/26: 5-10pm
- Live music from Heyssis 5-8pm
- Stein Hoisting
- Food specials including Brat Plates with Potato Salad and Bavarian Baked Pretzels
Saturday 9/27: 11am-6pm
- Live music by Lighthouse Route 11:30am-2:30pm
- Live music by Bog Berries 3-6pm
- Stein Hoisting
- Food specials including Brat Plates with Potato Salad and Bavarian Baked Pretzels
- Octoberfest Tour Experience
- Join us for a Bavarian-inspired experience that celebrates the traditions of Oktoberfest: Sam Adams style. This immersive, seasonal tour blends our rich brewing heritage with the festive flair of Munich's iconic beer festival. Includes two beer samples, a food pairing, and a commemorative post card. $15 add-on
Sunday 9/28: 11am – 6pm
- Live music by Rob Thackery 11-2PM
- Live music by Nikki & the Barn Boys 2:30-5:30pm
- Stein Hoisting
- Food specials including Brat Plates with Potato Salad and Bavarian Baked Pretzels
SAM ADAMS DOWNTOWN BOSTON TAPROOM
60 State Street, Boston, MA 02130
Tickets $10 pre-sale / $15 at the door
- Pre-sale ticket includes advanced entry and Octoberfest party swag including souvenir can grip and 12 oz can of Octoberfest
Friday 9/19: 6-11PM (21+ ONLY)
- 6:30-10:30pm: Different Strokez Band
- 7-11PM: The Beantown Boys [Rooftop]
- Stein Hoisting at 7PM, 8PM, 9PM, 10PM
Saturday 9/20: 11:00AM-11:00PM (21+ ONLY)
- 12-4PM: Bavarian Brothers [Beer Hall]
- 12-10PM: DJ Brecko, Dj Zazu and DJ Poulin B2B2B set [Rooftop]
- 6:30-10:30: Robert Thackery & the Light House Route Band [Beer Hall]
- Stein Hoisting at 12PM,1PM, 2PM, 3PM, 4PM, 5PM, 6PM, 7PM, 8PM, 9PM,10pm
Sunday 9/21: 3:30-9PM
- 12:30-3:30PM: Tubafrau Hofbrau Band [Beer Hall]
- Stein Hoisting at 12PM, 1PM, 2,PM, 3PM, 4PM,
- Weekend Food Specials:
- Pretzel, Bratwust with Potato Salad, Pierogi, Chicken Tender Basket, Flammkuchen Pizza