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Oktoberfest events may be cancelled all over the world, but you can still celebrate at home or at restos and bars--with strict social distancing measures, of course-- with these unique local craft beers.

The beer taps may be closed for major Oktoberfest festivities this year, but cerevisaphiles can still have a few drinks at home or in establishments allowed to operate while under quarantine--with safety protocols in place, of course!

Must-try local craft beers this Oktoberfest! / Source: @lasinglemom and @engkantobrewery (IG)

And what better way to revel than to have a few bottles of unique and proudly Pinoy made beer from local brewers, right?

So, whether you're celebrating Oktoberfest with an e-numan session with friends or loved ones, or you're having a drinking session while observing social distancing at a bar or resto, here's a list of local craft beers that'll make the celebration extra special.

Elias Wicked Ales & Spirits

Elias Wicked Ales & Spirits is celebrating Oktoberfest GCQ (general community quarantine) style with an awesome month-long promo, which can be availed by both dine-in guests and customers ordering online.

They're offering free pulutan (Wicked Smoked Sisig or Laing Lumpia) and free delivery within Metro Manila for a minimum purchase of P1,500.

To order online, visit their official website and use promo code OKTOBERFEST. Don't forget to add your pulutan of choice once you have reached the specified amount.

Nipa Brew Craft Beers

Nipa Brew Craft Beers has a Halloween Pack priced at P999, which includes the following beer flavors: Sun Stoked, Hop Flask, Tropic Haze, Drop Zone, Take Me to Your Leader, Exsqueeze Me I'm Human, and Release Me from Lockdown. Also included in the pack is the Fizzo Calamansi Jasmine Tea Soda.

To order online, simply click the link on their Instagram bio and fill out the order form. But if you want to have a couple of their craft beers in their taproom in Makati, they are open daily until 8:00 p.m.

The Halloween Pack of Nipa Brew Craft Beers / Source: @nipabrew (IG)

Pedro Brewcrafters

Pedro Brewcrafters has brought back their collaboration brew with coffee house Yardstick, the Space Out Coffee stout. It has fruity tropical notes blended with Yardstick's Golden Ticket cold brew.

You may order their coffee-infused beer and their other offerings by contacting them on Instagram or Facebook. Or you may also place your orders through Viber, WhatsApp, and SMS (0998-5864539).

The Space Out Coffee stout by Pedro Brewcrafters and Yardstick / Photo by: Jay Tablante @pedrobrewcrafters (FB)

Mitchell's Backyard Brewery

Mitchell's Backyard Brewery lets you celebrate Oktoberfest at home by offering a 20 percent discount on their marzen-inspired beer with notes of caramel and toffee, the Hoptoberfest. You may order through the link on their Instagram bio and Facebook post.

Engkanto

Want locally made premium beer paired with mouthwatering top-quality beef? Local brewery Engkanto, in partnership with Bolzico Beef, has a Beer and Beef Bundle that consists of one lager six-pack, one pale ale six-pack, and two 250 gram-Argentinian Rib Eye from Bolzico Beef.

Their Beer and Beef Bundle is priced at P1,800, with free next-day delivery in select Metro Manila cities. To place your orders, head over to the link on their Facebook post.

With these local craft beers, Oktoberfest wouldn't be such a drag this year after all. So, whether you're celebrating at home or at restos and bars, get ready to raise your glass and celebrate all the blessings and victories amid this challenging time. You deserve it!

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