Last year, we ran a weekly beer review column here on GearCrave, prior to the launch of StyleCrave.com.  Since GearCrave now focuses purely on gadgets and technology, we moved this and many other categories and columns over to StyleCrave where they have been covered since.  Today, thanks to our friends at The Microbrewed Beer of the Month Club, we are re-introducing our Beer of the Week column for all to enjoy.  So, are ya thirsty?  Head over to StyleCrave and check out the new and fully operational Beer of the Week column.  Cheers!

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Here’s something I need for the house. The Scotsman Trufill Beverage Dispenser can fill up ten pints in ten seconds. Let me repeat that one for you: TEN pints in TEN seconds. The dispenser uses a special cup that fills your beverage from the bottom to reduce spills and increase speed. If you’re drinking something with ice the dispenser puts ice in from the top at the same time its dispensing liquid from the bottom. These are designed to reduce workload for big events (bigger than my house) like sporting events where workers are pouring drinks constantly-doesn’t mean it’s not going right on my gadget wish list this holiday season. [Oh!Gizmo]

This should be on every man’s list of “things to do before I die”.  Once a year in late September, early October, Germany celebrates Oktoberfest in Munich, Germany.  Since 1818, some of the best lagers in the world have been served at Oktoberfest, beers from Spaten, Paulaner, Hofbrau, Lowenbrau, Hacker-Pschorr and Augustiner.  We’ve featured our favorite of the bunch, Spaten Oktoberfest, as a beer of the week on GearCrave recently.  Here’s the point– you need a long weekend to gorge yourself on fresh, hefty Bavarian food, busty blonde women and some of the world’s finest beer.  Every man deserves that kind of treatment at least once in their life.  So pack your bags, buy a ticket, grab some friends– and join six million others in the world’s biggest celebration of beer.

This past weekend, I attended the Iowa City Beer Fest, a large, drunken event featuring some of the best domestic microbreweries (and a few international brews) on the market.  I drank too much.  I enjoyed some of the best beer money can buy, much of it complimentary when mentioning this very column.  My favorite beer of the fest was one I had not yet tasted– the Boulevard Sixth Glass Quadrupel.

If you’re new to the quadrupel, it is a Belgian-style ale inspired by the Trappist monk brewers, brewed seasonally with a heavy flavor and alcoholic bite.  The Sixth Glass quadrupel, however, is a bit different.  It carries the full flavor qualities of a quadrupel, as well as the high alcohol content, but this one is surprisingly drinkable and easy on the tongue.  This beer is filled with flavors of chocolate, cherry, a hint of rye, a full flavor sensation from the immediate sip to the final aftertaste.  Do yourself a favor– if this beer is distributed in your area, go and get yourself a bottle immediately.  Matter of fact, get two.  [boulevard brewing company]

Octoberfest starts next month, GearCravers.  If you can’t make it to Munich, bring Munich to you.  Spaten’s Oktoberfest has been a long-time favorite of your humble GearCrave editor, first tasted at my old local watering hole the UnderGround Lounge in Chicago.  Pronounced “schpah-tn”, this Octoberfest-style beer has a rich, malty flavor and surprising slammability when drinking from a boot.  Hints of caramel and grain warm this beer up a bit, giving it that slightly rich flavor that goes down quite smoothly.  Its not difficult to find, especially this time of year.  Most liquor stores and supermarkets carry Spaten, so you should begin seeing this one regularly.  We’ve got a single bottle of Spaten’s lager waiting in our basement fridge, as well as Spaten’s Optimator, so keep your eyes open for the reviews…

Buy: $7/six

Next time you ask for a Fat Tire, we suggest you try one of these instead.  Its not that Fat Tire isn’t a good beer in spite of the hype, its that Duvel is arguably the best pale ale in the world.  Brewed by the Duvel Moortgat Brewery since 1871, this Belgian golden ale is on the short list of any self-respecting beer snob.  With a name meaning “devil”, this beer gives off a sweet and spicy aroma and a thick layer of head.  Its flavor is complex, starting with a fruity introduction, well balanced with spices and a finish of earthy hops.  Be warned, Duvel is surprisingly drinkable for a beer with an 8.5% alcohol content that can certainly sneak up on you.  For a full taste, we suggest splitting a 4-pack or a liter with a friend during or after a nice meal.

Buy: $10/liter

Thinking about bringing a feast to the beach? Or do you simply want to haul enough grub and beer for the ultimate tailgate party? If you answered yes, we’ve found a cooler that will do your job best. The Yeti cooler’s Tundra Series provides you with a 2-inch polyurethane lining and freezer style sealing gasket ensuring your food and beer stays cold. Sturdy rope handles, a dry-goods rack and a leak proof drain keep things convenient. Not to mention that a lockable lid prevents your freeloading friends from swiping your stash…

Buy: From $225.00

Side note, GearCravers, just wanted to share one of the perks of running GearCrave.  At the end of the year, I can write off beer on my income taxes.  Seriously, beer is a cost of doing business.  Once a month, I head to my local beer boutique, pick seven or eight single bottle beers and return home.  Throughout the month, I’ll taste each one and pick four to feature here on GearCrave.  This week, I’ve selected Whirlwind Witbier from Downington, Pennsylvania-based Victory Brewing Co.  Their Whirlwind Witbier is a classic white beer, pale golden in color and smooth to the tongue.  On the first sip, you’ll taste the wheaty, lemony flavors with a subtle hint of clove.  Depending on your location, Victory beers might be a little tough to find.  If you love white beer like we do, ask your local beer boutique to bring in a special order…

Buy: $7/six

Louisiana-based Abita Brewing Company has garnered quite a bit of attention with their tasty craft brews.  While we’ve uncapped a few in our day, we had yet to try Abita’s Turbodog Ale– which came highly recommended from other beer snobs.  This dark brown ale pours with a light head and earthy aromas of nut and caramel.  Turbodog has a rich, sweet and earthy taste, and while the alcohol content is a bit higher than other Abitas, it is really quite drinkable.  That said, take is slow with this one– or you’ll be reaching for a hair of this turbopup in the morning…

Buy: $7/six