The 1898 Oktoberfest Bier was released in September 2025 as a tribute to German brewing history in Gold Rush-era Skagway.
A historic connection
The brewery traces its early story to German immigrant brewer Hermann Barthel, who had brewed in San Francisco before heading north during the Klondike era.
The modern beer
The seasonal release used German malt, yeast and noble hops, with a light body, mild floral hop character, subtle toasted-biscuit and toffee notes, and a dry finish under 5% ABV.
Oktoberfest in Skagway
The release coincided with a September Oktoberfest celebration featuring live music, Bavarian-inspired food and contests.
Legacy migration
This page preserves the key information from Skagway Brewing Company’s legacy Wix article in a cleaner first-party route. The original source URL is recorded in the repository’s _oldsite/blog/ inventory.