Founders Brewing Oktoberfest Returns With New Nonetheless Oktoberfest
Images Courtesy of Founders Brewing
Images Courtesy of Founders Brewing
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Bil Corcoran
Published: August 20, 2026
| Updated: August 28, 2026
| Fall beer season is getting a little more interesting at Founders Brewing Co., with the Grand Rapids, Michigan brewery bringing back one of the most recognizable signs of autumn while also expanding its lineup with several new releases. Oktoberfest returns with its familiar rich, malty character, but this year it comes with a non-alcoholic companion designed to give drinkers another way to enjoy the season. The brewery is also turning up the intensity on its hop-forward lineup with Imperial Centennial, a bigger and bolder take on Centennial that pushes the familiar hop character toward more grapefruit, pine and aroma. The new release is currently available in the Founders taproom and is expected to reach retail shelves in September. Meanwhile, Founders is introducing an IPA Collection built around four different hop-focused experiences, including Session, Hazy, Classic and a variety-pack exclusive Azacca IPA. The brewery’s latest announcement gives beer fans plenty to look forward to as the calendar moves toward the heart of fall. Founders has been steadily expanding its non-alcoholic portfolio in 2026, including the previously announced Nonetheless Oktoberfest, All Day NA IPA and Nonetheless Hazy IPA, making this latest seasonal release another step in the brewery’s growing NA beer lineup. Here’s the full announcement from Founders Brewing: Oktoberfest is back and this time it’s brought a friend! Sweet, malty and smooth—Oktoberfest is just as delicious as you remember only now you can keep the beer steins coming because we’ve brewed a new, non-alcoholic version as well! Nonetheless Oktoberfest is as traditional as they come, minus the alcohol. This German-style beer is rich, malty, slightly sweet and pours a gorgeous copper hue. Every sip features all the classic malt character you love so now you can enjoy all the steins you want! Available in the taproom and on shelves near you!  Speaking of new beers…Now introducing Imperial Centennial withdouble the intensity! We took the best qualities from Centennial and enhanced them. Bursting with even more hop aroma and a bolder ABV, every sip is followed by mouthwatering notes of grapefruit and pine that can’t be beat. Currently available in our taproom and coming to shelves near you this September!  This one’s for the hop lovers out there!Now introducing the IPA Collection! Four fan favorites with something for every hop enthusiast. Session, hazy, classic and our variety pack exclusive….drum roll please….AZACCA! If you’re not familiar with Azacca, here’s a little backstory. Named after the Haitian God of agriculture, the Azacca hop has an intense tropical aroma with hints of citrus and mango. A touch of caramel malt gives a sweet backbone to support the righteous fruit character of this beer. Pouring a burnt orange color and registering at 7.0% ABV, your taste buds will worship this heavenly, hopped delight. Currently available in the taproom and coming to shelves near you this September!  New Merch Alert!We’ve got NEW MERCH hitting the company store, including our Brewed in Michigan Tee’s that are selling like hot cakes! Check out our new glassware, apparel and more!Shop Now   Look for All Day IPA Near You!Learn More about All Day IPA’s history! |
Related Founders news from mybeerbuzz.com:
MyBeer Buzz has been following Founders Brewing’s busy 2026 release calendar, including Founders Adding Nonetheless Oktoberfest Non-Alcoholic Beer, Founders Brewing Expands the All Day Lineup with All Day NA IPA, Founders Brewing Expands Its Non-Alcoholic Lineup With Nonetheless Hazy IPA, Founders Azacca India Pale Ale Returning For 2026, and
Founders Updating Centennial American IPA. The new releases continue a year of major additions and updates from one of Michigan’s best-known craft breweries.
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