Lakefront Seasonal 6Pk

Lakefront Seasonal 6Pk is a rotating six-pack of seasonal craft beers from Milwaukee's Lakefront Brewery, with styles and ABVs varying by release. As a brewery known for several firsts in American brewing — including the nation's first certified organic brewery — each seasonal rotation draws from a catalog of 30-plus year-round and seasonal recipes.

Quick Facts: ABV: Varies by seasonal release  |  Origin: Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA  |  Style: Rotating Seasonal Variety  |  Brewery: Lakefront Brewery

Production & Heritage

Lakefront Brewery, founded in 1987 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, has built a reputation on innovation. The brewery holds the distinction of being the first certified organic brewery in America and the first to produce a government-approved gluten-free beer. Their seasonal lineup has included award-winning styles such as the Oktoberfest — a Märzen brewed with Vienna, Munich, and Melanoidin malts hopped with German Saphir, which earned a Gold Medal at the 2021 Can Can Awards — as well as a Pumpkin Lager at 6.1% ABV and a Maibock at 6.8% ABV. The contents of the seasonal six-pack rotate throughout the year, reflecting what is currently in production.

Tasting Notes

Aroma: Because the pack rotates, aromas vary widely. Past seasonal entries have leaned into toasted malt, German noble hops, warm baking spice, and caramel sweetness depending on the style.

Taste: Lakefront's seasonal beers tend toward malt-forward profiles. The Oktoberfest delivers clean, bready Munich malt character, while the Pumpkin Lager layers pumpkin purée and pie spice over a caramel malt backbone. The Maibock offers a stronger, fuller body with Two-Row Pale, Vienna, and Munich malts driving a rich but balanced palate.

Finish: Expect moderate to medium-long finishes across the seasonal range. Clean lager fermentation keeps most of these styles crisp and drinkable despite their malt depth.

How to Drink Lakefront Seasonal

These beers are best served chilled in a glass appropriate to the style — a Märzen stein for the Oktoberfest, a tulip glass for the Maibock, or a standard pint for the Pumpkin Lager. The variety format encourages tasting each style on its own merits before settling on a favorite.

Best For

• Sampling Lakefront Brewery's seasonal range without committing to a full six-pack of one style
• Bringing to a fall or holiday gathering as a conversation-starting variety pack
• Gifting a craft beer enthusiast who appreciates Milwaukee brewing heritage
• Pairing flights alongside seasonal meals throughout the year

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Lakefront Seasonal taste like? The flavor profile changes with each rotation, but Lakefront's seasonal beers generally emphasize malt complexity — expect toasted grain, caramel, and style-specific ingredients like pumpkin purée or noble hops depending on the release.

How does Lakefront Seasonal compare to New Glarus seasonal offerings? Both breweries are Wisconsin institutions, but Lakefront leans heavily into lager-based seasonal styles with German-inspired recipes, while New Glarus often highlights fruit-forward ales and farmhouse styles in its seasonal lineup.

Is Lakefront Seasonal good for craft beer beginners? Yes — the rotating variety format lets newcomers explore multiple styles in a single purchase, and Lakefront's seasonal beers tend to be approachable and malt-driven rather than aggressively bitter or high in ABV.

Where is Lakefront Seasonal made? Lakefront Seasonal beers are brewed at Lakefront Brewery in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, a brewery founded in 1987 that pioneered organic and gluten-free brewing in the United States.

What foods pair well with Lakefront Seasonal? The Oktoberfest pairs naturally with bratwurst and soft pretzels; the Pumpkin Lager complements roasted squash soup or pumpkin pie; and the Maibock stands up well alongside grilled pork chops or aged Gruyère cheese.

What sizes does Lakefront Seasonal come in? The standard format is a six-pack of 12-ounce bottles or cans, depending on the seasonal release.

Is Lakefront Seasonal worth the price? Lakefront Seasonal positions as a mid-range craft beer variety pack, offering access to award-winning recipes from one of Wisconsin's most historically significant breweries at a price typical of regional craft six-packs.

Why Lakefront Seasonal?

Lakefront Brewery is not a newcomer chasing trends — it is a Milwaukee institution with more than three decades of brewing history and a track record that includes multiple industry firsts. The seasonal six-pack draws from a deep bench of recipes, including a Gold Medal-winning Oktoberfest and an award-recognized Pumpkin Lager. For drinkers in the Midwest and beyond, this pack represents one of the most efficient ways to experience the range of a brewery that helped shape American craft beer. Each rotation reflects the season and the brewery's German-influenced, malt-forward brewing philosophy.