Mount Pleasant Magazine Sept/Oct 2021

26 www.MountPl easantPodcas t . com | www. ReadMPM. com | www. I LoveMountPl easant . com W hile we really don’t need a reason to celebrate beer along the coast any time of the year, this German tradition — festivities inspired by a Bavarian royal marriage in the early 1800s — has been adopted the world over. The Charleston area happens to be home to many local breweries who take their craft very seriously. Here is a selection of home-grown brews to try this fall, along with some sound pairing suggestions. Feeling inspired in the kitchen? We have two seasonal crudité and dips for you to try, with a few easy shortcuts if you are pressed for time. Hop to it! Oktoberfest by Edmund’s Oast Brewing Co. Flavor Profile: We use 100% German ingredients: malts from Weyermann Malts and all-German-grown hops. This lightly toasty and honeyed lager beer has spicy European hop aromas and a crisp and refreshing finish. Food Pairings: We strongly suggest our house-made smoked hot dog. Of course, pretzels, roasted chicken and anything from the grill would be wonderful. Brewery Note: We prepare all of our meats in-house, including the cured charcuterie program. We now have an additional courtyard area for The Taproom at Edmund’s Oast Brewing Co., as well as inside and outside dining. Kids and dogs are welcome. Exosphere by Fatty’s Beer Works Flavor Profile: This is a sour IPA that we are repeating from last year because of its superb success. It tastes like a mixed berry milkshake and strawberry carnival cotton candy. Food Pairings: With a beer on the sweeter side, think salty meats, tangy cheeses like blue and goat, omelets and fresh fruits. Brewery Note: We are a production brewery and taproom with beer meant to be enjoyed in a unique yet comfortable environment. Located in downtown Charleston, we focus on hazy IPAs, sours and lagers. We’re open every day. Oktoberfest by Coast Brewing Company Flavor Profile: Made with all organic malts and Hallertau and Hersbrucker hops, this slightly hazy, dark copper pour is fairly sweet with earthy chocolate, caramel and bread notes. It’s a malt-forward ale that beckons fall. Food Pairings: Let’s keep it traditional with a German sausage or a pretzel. Brewery Note: We are an organic, family-owned brewery founded in 2007. Our hours are limited right now while we build out a proper taproom. Folksfest by Commonhouse Aleworks Flavor Profile: Our copper-colored fall lager is in the style of a Märzen with a rich and toasty flavor to help ring in autumn. It has warm bread, malty, subtle toffee flavors. Food Pairings: Schnitzel, bratwurst, pretzels, mustard, roasted chicken, sandwiches, waffles...actually, we’d drink this beer with just about anything. Brewery Note: We are a community impact organization, and a portion of every Commonhouse beer sold is donated back to local community groups. Come join us for beer and food every day but Monday. Death by Mangos by Ghost Monkey Brewery Flavor Profile: Inspired by mango habanero chicken wings, Death by Mangos is brewed with BY PAMELA JOUAN Autumn Beer Harvest Celebrate Oktoberfest withThese Local Brews