Oktoberfest Beer Deals, New Arrivals and the Bavarian Bramble
Oktoberfest beer deals have landed, the nights are drawing in, and there is a serious wave of new arrivals on the shelves. Whether you are planning a full German beer spread, stocking up for the first proper cosy night of the year or just fancy trying something new, here is what to look out for in store.
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Oktoberfest Beer Deals
The German and Central European line-up is the strongest we have had. Tyskie 650ml, Warsteiner 660ml, Krombacher Pils 660ml, Erdinger Weissbier 500ml, Pilsner Urquell 500ml and Franziskaner 500ml are all 3 for £7. That covers pilsner, weissbier and lager in one go, which is exactly the variety a good Oktoberfest spread needs.
Spaten 500ml and Budweiser Budvar 500ml are 3 for £6, and Spaten in particular has a history tied directly to the Munich festival itself.
If you are buying for a crowd, the 4-packs are the value play. Cruzcampo 4x568ml, Krombacher Pils 4x500ml, Budvar 4x500ml and Veltins Pilsener 4x500ml are all £5.99.
New In Store: Big Flavours for Cosy Nights
XXL wines are new to market at £9.99, in three flavours: Blackberry, Peaches and Strawberry & Grapes. Bold, fruit-forward and built for easy drinking.
For something sharper, Slamzees 187ml at £3.49 arrive in Cookie & Cream, Blue Raspberry, Electric Lemonade and Watermelon & Kiwi. Big Sipz 200ml, also £3.49, cover Blue Blast, Strawberry Margarita, Lime Margarita and Purple Punch. Both are chilled, ready to drink and made for sharing.
Kraken and Cola 330ml at £2.49 brings the dark spiced rum classic in a single-serve can. And Sourz Toffee Apple 70cl at £9.99 is a limited edition that tastes exactly like autumn, ideal over ice or topped with lemonade. When it is gone, it is gone.
Spirits Worth a Look
Jim Beam Black Cherry and Jim Beam Pineapple 70cl are £16.99 each, both brand new to the range. Black Cherry is the one for cola, Pineapple is surprisingly good with ginger ale.
Alize Peach 70cl at £15.99 is smooth, fruity and works beautifully with prosecco or lemonade.
The headline spirit this period is Sipsmith London Dry Gin 70cl at £22.99, down from £28.99. A £6 saving on one of the best London Dry gins on the shelf, and the base of this month’s cocktail.
Cocktail of the Month: Bavarian Bramble
This month’s cocktail is the Bavarian Bramble. Sipsmith London Dry Gin built over ice with cloudy apple juice, fresh lemon and a cinnamon and honey syrup, topped with dry ginger beer and finished with an apple fan and a cinnamon stick.
No shaker, no straining, two minutes from start to finish. It is warm, spiced and exactly right for the first cold evening of the year.
Full recipe here
Pop In and Stock Up
Everything above is in store now. Use the store locator at bargainbooze.co.uk/store-locator to find your nearest shop, or check the latest deals at bargainbooze.co.uk/deals before you head down.
FAQs
What Oktoberfest beer deals are available at Bargain Booze?
German beers including Tyskie, Warsteiner, Krombacher Pils, Erdinger Weissbier, Pilsner Urquell and Franziskaner are 3 for £7. Spaten and Budweiser Budvar are 3 for £6, and selected 4-packs are £5.99.
What is the Bavarian Bramble cocktail?
A warming autumn gin highball made with 50ml Sipsmith London Dry Gin, 20ml cloudy apple juice, 15ml fresh lemon juice, 15ml cinnamon and honey syrup and 60ml dry ginger beer, built over ice.
What is Sourz Toffee Apple?
A limited edition 70cl toffee apple flavoured spirit at £9.99. Serve it over ice or topped with lemonade. It is a when-it-is-gone-it-is-gone line.
What new wines are in store at Bargain Booze?
XXL wines are new to market at £9.99, available in three flavours: Blackberry, Peaches and Strawberry & Grapes.
