www.montereycountynow.com SEPTEMBER 25-OCTOBER 1, 2025 MONTEREY COUNTY WEEKLY 43 CHILL The transition from summer to fall means football, sure. Backto-school—that, too. But it also brings Oktoberfest and seasonal beers from the local brewpubs. Peterhosen has marked the celebration at Peter B’s for well over a decade. It’s a märzen-style lager, which from other brewmasters might signal a beer lacking the usual heft of Oktoberfest options. But brewer Natalie Mika has crafted something worthy of pretzels and brats and a few cheerful prosits. It is rich yet festive on the nose, with aromas of baking bread and tropical fruit. Mika began her career as a winemaker, and she understands how to play with bouquet. So the impressions of fruit fade on the palate, carried off by a tingle of spice. Instead, the beer is toasty, with a bitter streak of scorched caramel, hints of dry herbs and a mellow trace like roasted macadamia. It’s not a simple, mild-mannered lager. While Mika has tempered the hops true to the style, a resinous bite emerges toward the finish and lingers. This is the märzen of Oktoberfest lore. In centuries past, it was a beer brewed in the tarrying chill of spring and aged in cool cellars until festival time. Peterhosen has the complexity and heft the seasonal celebration deserves, without fully sacrificing its lager manners. Oktoberfest continues at Peter B’s through Oct. 5, when the lederhosen— and perhaps the sausages and pretzels—will be packed away for another year. Peter B’s, 2 Portola Plaza, Monterey. 6494511, portolahotel.com. Party Time The Oktoberfest favorite Peterhosen lager is back at Peter B’s and in fine form. By Dave Faries SEND IDEAS TO: chill@montereycountynow.com DAVE FARIES 50 OLD FISHERMAN’S WHARF MONTEREY • 831-372-3655 www.domenicosmonterey.com Open Daily 11:30am to close Fresh Seafood, Italian Classics, Prime Steaks— with Beautiful Harbor Views. Domenico’s on the Wharf features Cioppino– a house specialty, Boat-to-Table Wild Alaskan Salmon, Oysters Rockefeller These are a sample of our many great menu choices. Also enjoy Fine Wines and Cocktails, Desserts and Great Service. Celebrating 44 years on Old Fisherman’s Wharf.— A Local Favorite! THIN CRUST PIZZA SALADS & CALZONES TAKE-OUT TODAY SOURDOUGH PIZZA SEASIDE’S FINEST 720 BROADWAY AVE. SEASIDE PASTA & SUBS BEER ON TAP DESSERTS EAST COAST PIZZAS NY style, thin crust w/ butter & garlic. 14” has 6 slices. 18” has 8 slices. WEST COAST PIZZAS SF sourdough crust w/ garlic olive oil. 14” has 6 slices. 18” has 8 slices. STUFFED CALZONES Made from pizza dough, stuffed w/pizza sauce, garlic, mozzarella cheese, and a sprinkle of basil. (Onions upon request). 831-899-1762 DELIVERY AVAILABLE DINE-IN TOO VALIDATED PARKING 136 OLIVIER ST. MONTEREY NEAR OLD FISHERMAN’S WHARF (831) 644-9007 WWW.BENIHANA.COM OPEN DAILY FOR LUNCH AND DINNER EXPERIENCE THE ORIGINAL
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