Oktoberfest is an annual festival held in Munich, Germany that dates back to the year 1810. Traditions include German fare, parades, games, music, beer, and more. Here in Lovettsville, Virginia, we share in that rich history and merriment. Settled by the German’s in the 1720s, the town of Lovettsville has been officially celebrating Oktoberfest since 1994.
Drawing more than 10,000 visitors every year, Lovettsville carries this ritual of German beer, food, and festivities while local businesses join in on the revelries. Here at Flying Ace Farm, a new tradition is taking flight.
A New Flying Ace Farm Tradition
Introducing our 1st Annual Oktoberfest on the Farm, starting Friday, September 24- 26th, we are excited to host this tradition here at our farm in Lovettsville. Join us in your favorite dirndl and lederhosen and enjoy German fare by The Polished Foxx, delicious beers brewed on-site, watch Lovettsville’s annual wiener dog races, including stein hauling and hoisting contests, while listening to Blaskapelle Alte Kameraden Band (a 9 piece polka band) as well as the more recently added community sing-a-long of Bohemian Rhapsody by Ghost Pepper Band. Oktoberfest weekend is sure to bring in a crowd!
Märzen or Märzenbier Release
Our brew team at Flying Ace Farm has something brewing just for celebration. Get ready to welcome our seasonal sensation, the release of our first Märzen beer. Originating in Germany, this style of beer was traditionally brewed in the spring (“Märzen” meaning “March”) and aged, or lagered throughout the summer.
It’s been described as “an elegant, malty German amber lager with a clean, rich, toasty and bready malt flavor, restrained bitterness, and a dry finish that encourages another drink.” Come join us and raise a glass in celebration of Oktoberfest here at the farm.
Celebration Continues at Flying Ace Farm
Bring your family and friends and join in on the fun at Flying Ace Farm, festivities begin Friday, September 24 through Sunday the 26th.
Friday 24th: 5:30-8:30 pm Ghost Pepper Band featuring Bohemian Rhapsody community sing-a-long at 7:30 pm on the main stage
Saturday 25th: 2 pm Weiner Dog races, Stein Hauling at 5 pm and Stein Hoisting at 7 pm, 4-7 pm Gary Smallwood Band on the main stage
Sunday 26th: 1-6 pm Oktoberfest German Buffet (tickets for sale), 12-4 pony rides and face painting, 2-5 pm Blaskapelle Alte Kameraden Band featured on the main stage, 5-8 pm Chris Timbers Band on the main stage
Discover Flying Ace Farm
There has never been a better time to discover the 85 acres of countryside that is Flying Ace Farm – we invite you and your friends to visit our wonderful space in Lovettsville, Virginia. Expand your horizons with beer, bourbon, live music, and more.
LOVETTSVILLE, VIRGINIA (August 28, 2021) – Flying Ace Distillery Blended Bourbon Cask Proof was awarded Double Gold. Flying Ace Distillery Blended Bourbon at 90 proof was awarded, Silver.
The Tasting Awards were held over 3 days of intense blind tastings by a panel of respected and experienced industry professionals. Competition Judges cast their votes for the best spirit entries in more than 64 different categories. They awarded medals for first, second, and third place for each qualifying category and best of show. Competition management then reviewed all judge’s scores to determine additional awards and citations for Double Gold and Best of Show. These awards are based on the highest score ratings achieved!
Solid Competition
This year, the annual North American Bourbon and Whiskey Competition received 48% more entries than in years past.
“We are honored to accept these awards at this year’s North American Bourbon and Whiskey Competition, says Greg Moore, master distiller at Flying Ace Distillery, “This was a team effort. We are all extremely proud of the awards and are excited to make Flying Ace Farm and the agricultural bounty Loudoun County, Virginia has to offer a major player in the nationwide bourbon distillery landscape.”.
About Flying Ace Distillery
Flying Ace Distillery is located on an 85-acre farm in Lovettsville, Virginia. We are dedicated to our craft, creating world-class Flying Ace bourbon, whiskey, and rum.
The brew team at Flying Ace Farm has been busy! We have a new selection of handcrafted beers coming to the flight line. So, sit back, pull the screen a bit closer and dive into these new flavor descriptions and images.
Pilot’s Pilsner German Pilsner, 6.3% ABV, 12 IBU’s German Pilsner malt in conjunction with Lager yeast fermented at ale temperatures makes our Fortified Pilsner stand out. Malty sweetness balanced with Hallertau and Tettnang hops allows for an easy-drinking, higher ABV pilsner that’s sure to become “I don’t know what to get so I’ll get the pilsner” or even your favorite easy drinking go-to. Either way cheers and enjoy responsibly.
Belly Check Pale Ale American Pale Ale, 6%, 35 IBU’s Our American Pale Ale utilizes Amarillo, Trident, Mosaic, and Lotus hops to give you a fruity, citrusy, and fresh-tasting pale ale. American pale ale malt and a fast fermentation leave this beer with a dry finish and tropical flavor. It will leave you wanting another, which we can do. Cheers.
But Wait there’s More
If that doesn’t get your curiosity flowing – we have more coming soon. Check these flavorful creations on tap for release in the very near future.
Fruited Sour Ale, 4.5% ABV, 12 IBU’s “It’s summertime, and the livin’s peachy”. Peaches harvested locally from Brossman’s Farm were blanched, peeled, and grilled over red oak by Monk’s BBQ. Rosemary gathered from our farm was infused into our White Dog Whiskey for over a week and then spritzed on the peaches throughout the grilling process. The peaches were then added at the end of our boil to produce a smoky and sweet peach finish to this sour ale. This beer is a staff favorite, and we hope it becomes yours as well.
Bloody Butcher Tangerine Cream Ale Cream Ale, 5.0% ABV, 18 IBU’s A true example of “farm to glass”, our cream ale recipe includes almost 300 pounds of our heirloom Bloody Butcher Corn grown here on our farm. The corn imparts a super creamy mouthfeel and leaves a residual sweetness after each sip. To complement this flavor, we juiced tangerines and added it cold-side, and then hopped with Amarillo hops in order to celebrate our heirloom grain. A cream ale unlike any other, from a farm brewery unlike any other; cheers and enjoy.
Discover Flying Ace Farm
There has never been a better time to discover Flying Ace Farm – we invite you and your friends to visit our wonderful space in Lovettsville, VA. Expand your horizons with flavors, fun, music, and more.
In our previous post, we shared the four beers we are adding to the flight line. In this post, we will dive deeper into one in particular – our Fruited Sour Ale.
Fruited Sour Ale, 4.5% ABV, 12 IBU’s “It’s summertime, and the livin’s peachy”. Peaches harvested locally from Brossman’s Farm were blanched, peeled, and grilled over red oak by Monk’s BBQ. Rosemary gathered from our farm was infused into our White Dog Whiskey for over a week and then spritzed on the peaches throughout the grilling process. The peaches were then added at the end of our boil to produce a smoky and sweet peach finish to this sour ale. This beer is a staff favorite, and we hope it becomes yours as well.
A Beauty in the Making
Here are the photos we captured for the (Not) Just Peachy Fruited Sour along with our brewer’s description of the process he took to create this Flying Ace Farm original summertime ale.
Join us in the process – from start to finish – and be sure to come on out and taste for yourselves – one of our summertime favorites in the making.
Beer, Food, Flavors and Fun
The Flying Ace Farm community to continues to grow. Each season brings in new and exciting creations. We invite you to bring your family of friends and celebrate all that is wonderful about our region – especially the field fresh brews.
