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6 Oct 2023


World Series - Atlanta Braves v Houston Astros - Game Five

ATLANTA, GEORGIA - OCTOBER 31: An Atlanta Braves fan drinks beer following Houston Astros 9-5 win ... [+] in Game Five of the World Series at Truist Park on October 31, 2021 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)

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October is the best time of year: the air is crisp, Oktoberfest beers are plentiful and Postseason baseball has begun. Major League Baseball (MLB) is big business for teams in October, with most postseason tickets costing fans over $100 each not to mention concession sales, special postseason branded souvenirs and more. At the end of the 2022 season, MLB had brought in almost $11 billion in league revenues for the year.

To celebrate this time of year, I’ve paired the Division Series ALDS/NLDS teams with beer styles to help you make good beer choices while you imbibe and watch the excitement either at home, with friends or at your local watering hole.

Atlanta Braves v Los Angeles Dodgers

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - AUGUST 31: Ronald Acuna Jr. #13 of the Atlanta Braves celebrates his grand ... [+] slam home run in the dugout with teammates during the second inning at Dodger Stadium on August 31, 2023 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images)

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The Atlanta Braves look nearly unstoppable and imperial stouts are big, powerful beers just like the Braves. For responsibility’s sake, perhaps only drink just one as imperial stout’s alcohol content can range from 8% ABV up to 16% ABV.

Recommended local option: Monday Night Situational Ethics Series

Boston Red Sox v Houston Astros

HOUSTON, TEXAS - AUGUST 22: Justin Verlander #35 of the Houston Astros pitches in the first inning ... [+] against the Boston Red Sox at Minute Maid Park on August 22, 2023 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Logan Riely/Getty Images)

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A fixture in the postseason, the Houston Astros are a juggernaut and they frequently beat up on any team that gets in their way. Obviously, a strong, punchy, bitter beer was made for Houston Astros fans.

Recommended local option: Saint Arnold Double Down Double IPA

San Francisco Giants v Los Angeles Dodgers

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - SEPTEMBER 21: Chris Taylor #3, James Outman #33 and Mookie Betts #50 of ... [+] the Los Angeles Dodgers celebrate after defeating the San Francisco Giants at Dodger Stadium on September 21, 2023 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Jayne Kamin-Oncea/Getty Images)

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There’s something about the Dodgers that makes them America’s team. They have staying power, have been all-around excellent for years and have a strong fan base (even though they tend to show up to games in the third inning). Pairing them with a very popular beer style like an American lager makes sense.

Recommended local option: Highland Park Baseball Lager

Oakland Athletics v Baltimore Orioles

BALTIMORE, MARYLAND - APRIL 13: Adley Rutschman #35 of the Baltimore Orioles celebrates with ... [+] teammates after hitting a ninth inning walk off home run to the give the Orioles an 8-7 win over the Oakland Athletics at Oriole Park at Camden Yards on April 13, 2023 in Baltimore, Maryland. (Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images)

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Ever have a beer the surprises you and you go, dang, I want to drink this again and again? That’s usually pale ales for me and since the Orioles are the surprise breakout hit of 2023, it felt like the right beer style for them. I’m rooting for them to go all the way to the World Series this year.

Recommended local option: Union Duckpin Pale Ale

Wild Card Series - Texas Rangers v Tampa Bay Rays - Game Two

ST PETERSBURG, FLORIDA - OCTOBER 04: Evan Carter #32 celebrates with Josh Jung #6 of the Texas ... [+] Rangers after hitting a two-run home run in the fourth inning against the Tampa Bay Rays during Game Two of the Wild Card Series at Tropicana Field on October 04, 2023 in St Petersburg, Florida. (Photo by Julio Aguilar/Getty Images)

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The Texas Rangers have been very up and down this season: it’s been sweet, salty and sour for fans, who are now being rewarded with their team in the ALDS. For that very reason I’ve chosen a lightly salty and tart ale spiced with coriander that’s sure to be thirst quenching.

Recommended local option: Martin House The Salty Lady Gose

Wild Card Series - Toronto Blue Jays v Minnesota Twins - Game Two

MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA - OCTOBER 04: The Minnesota Twins celebrate after defeating the Toronto Blue ... [+] Jays in Game Two to win the Wild Card Series at Target Field on October 04, 2023 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. (Photo by Adam Bettcher/Getty Images)

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The Twins are finally going to the ALDS thanks to looking flat out dominant against the Toronto Blue Jays. They made it look so easy, I wanted to choose an easy drinking golden lager that also pays homage to the many German immigrants that settled in Minnesota. Now let’s see if they can keep this cool under pressure persona when they meet the Houston Astros.

Recommended local option: Surly Hell

Wild Card Series - Miami Marlins v Philadelphia Phillies - Game Two

PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA - OCTOBER 04: Brandon Marsh #16, Gregory Soto #30 and J.T. Realmuto #10 ... [+] of the Philadelphia Phillies celebrate after defeating the Miami Marlins 7-1 in Game Two of the Wild Card Series at Citizens Bank Park on October 04, 2023 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Sarah Stier/Getty Images)

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You never sleep on the Phillies, who have that magic touch in October thanks to oversized personalities and big bats. A beer for them that is also great for autumn is a porter; a dark ale that has had roots for centuries in the City of Brotherly Love. George Washington’s favorite porter brewery was based in Philadelphia.

Recommended local option: Yards Washington’s Porter

Wild Card Series - Arizona Diamondbacks v Milwaukee Brewers - Game Two

MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN - OCTOBER 04: Corbin Carroll #7 of the Arizona Diamondbacks breaks his bat ... [+] while hitting a double during the sixth inning against the Milwaukee Brewers in Game Two of the Wild Card Series at American Family Field on October 04, 2023 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. (Photo by John Fisher/Getty Images)

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To be honest, I didn’t know the Diamondbacks were really good this season and then bam, like snake’s venom, the Diamondbacks took care of the Brewers in Milwaukee with a deft swiftness that makes me think they have a real shot at the Pennant. The beer equivalent of a snake’s poisonous bite for me is barleywine, an amber to dark brown high alcohol ale with flavors of dark fruit and caramel that can sneak up on you quickly.

Recommended local option: Wren House Life English Barleywine or Pie Thief Wheatwine

Enjoy the Postseason responsibly this year with a beer or two and play ball!