Untitled Art Non-Alcoholic Oktoberfest 6Pk

Untitled Art Non-Alcoholic Oktoberfest 6Pk is a craft non-alcoholic Märzen-style lager sold as a six-pack of 12 oz cans at under 0.5% ABV. This expression earned a Silver Medal at the 2024 Great American Beer Festival in the Amber to Dark Non-Alcoholic category — a significant nod from one of America's most respected beer competitions. Built on a grain bill of Vienna and caramel malts with Cascade hop additions, it aims to replicate the malty depth of a traditional Oktoberfest without the alcohol.

Quick Facts: ABV: <0.5%  |  Origin: Wisconsin, USA  |  Style: Non-Alcoholic Märzen / Oktoberfest  |  Brewery: Octopi Brewing (contract partnership)

Production & Heritage

Untitled Art operates as a nomadic brewing project, partnering with Octopi Brewing in Waunakee, Wisconsin, to produce its lineup. The Oktoberfest follows a full-fermentation approach: the beer is brewed conventionally with Vienna and caramel malts and Cascade hops, then run through Octopi's membrane filtration system — a dealcoholization technology requiring specialized equipment that cost the facility over $2.5 million. Unlike heat-based alcohol removal methods that can strip volatile aromatics, membrane filtration works at lower temperatures to preserve malt character and hop complexity, which is central to keeping the Märzen profile intact.

Tasting Notes

Aroma: Warm toasted malt leads, followed by distinct caramel sweetness and a gentle floral hop note from the Cascade addition. The nose reads like a traditional Oktoberfest with surprising authenticity for a sub-0.5% beer.

Taste: The entry is malty and smooth, with caramel richness establishing itself immediately on the palate. Mid-palate, a subtle herbal and slightly spicy hop bitterness emerges to balance the sweetness. The overall impression is well-rounded, though some drinkers have noted a faint metallic edge that can appear toward the back end — a common trait in membrane-filtered NA beers.

Finish: Clean and moderately crisp, with lingering malt sweetness and gentle hop spice trailing off. Carbonation runs on the lower side, giving the finish a softer, more lager-like feel rather than a sharp snap.

How to Drink Untitled Art Oktoberfest

Pour into a traditional Märzen glass or beer stein at around 45°F to let the malt aromatics open up; drinking straight from the can will mute some of the toasted grain character. This also works well in beer-based mixed drinks where you want malt depth without alcohol. A Radler — mixed with lemon soda — highlights the caramel sweetness against bright citrus. A NA Shandy with fresh lemonade keeps things sessionable and refreshing for outdoor gatherings. A NA Michelada plays the malt backbone against tomato juice, lime, and hot sauce for a surprisingly complex brunch drink.

Best For

• Hosting an Oktoberfest party where guests include non-drinkers or designated drivers
• Dry January or Sober October participants who miss seasonal beer styles
• Pairing with traditional German food at cookouts and fall gatherings
• Gifting to craft beer enthusiasts exploring the non-alcoholic category

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Untitled Art Oktoberfest taste like? It tastes like a malty, caramel-forward Märzen with subtle herbal hop bitterness and a clean, lightly sweet finish — closely approximating a traditional Oktoberfest lager without the alcohol.

How does Untitled Art Oktoberfest compare to O'Doul's? Untitled Art uses a dedicated Märzen grain bill of Vienna and caramel malts with Cascade hops, resulting in significantly more malt complexity than O'Doul's, which is a lighter, more neutral NA lager. The membrane filtration process also preserves more aromatic character than the methods used in mass-market NA beers.

Is Untitled Art Oktoberfest good for sipping on its own? Yes — its malty depth and balanced hop bitterness make it one of the more satisfying standalone NA beers, particularly for drinkers who gravitate toward amber and dark lager styles rather than hop-forward options.

Where is Untitled Art Oktoberfest made? It is brewed at Octopi Brewing in Waunakee, Wisconsin, through a contract brewing partnership. Octopi's facility houses the specialized membrane filtration system used to remove alcohol from the fully fermented beer.

What foods pair well with Untitled Art Oktoberfest? Bratwurst and mustard play off the caramel malt sweetness. Soft pretzels with beer cheese mirror the toasty grain profile. Roasted pork shoulder benefits from the gentle hop bitterness as a palate cleanser. Gruyère or aged Emmental cheese complements the Vienna malt nuttiness. Apple strudel echoes the beer's caramel notes for a dessert pairing.

What sizes does Untitled Art Oktoberfest come in? It is sold as a six-pack of 12 oz cans, which is the standard retail format for this expression.

Is Untitled Art Oktoberfest worth the price? It positions in the premium tier of the non-alcoholic beer market, priced above mass-market NA options like O'Doul's but in line with other craft NA brands. The 2024 GABF Silver Medal and membrane filtration production method support its positioning as a quality-focused seasonal release.

Why Untitled Art Oktoberfest?

The 2024 Great American Beer Festival Silver Medal places this among the top-judged non-alcoholic amber and dark beers in the United States — a category that has grown rapidly but where few expressions convincingly deliver traditional Märzen flavor. The membrane filtration approach, using equipment that cost Octopi Brewing over $2.5 million, represents a more technically advanced dealcoholization method than many competitors employ, and the results show in the retained malt complexity. For drinkers who want a seasonal Oktoberfest experience without alcohol, this is one of the few NA options built specifically around Vienna and caramel malts with intentional hop balance rather than a generic amber profile. It fills a genuine gap in the fall seasonal NA lineup.