Drink It. Fall beers.

Cheers to fall beers!

While Oktoberfest festivities are coming to an end, liquor stores and supermarkets are well-stocked with Oktoberfest and Pumpkin brews. Sam Adams, a master of seasonal varieties, makes a truly delicious Harvest Pumpkin Ale. Other BEAT favorites include Buffalo Bill's Pumpkin Ale, Blue Moon Harvest Moon Pumpkin Ale, and Shipyard Brewing Co.'s Pumpkinhead Ale.

More pumpkin.

-- Leslie Anne Wiggins

Photo credit: Samuel Adams

the monthly BEAT: Miracle Mile/Mid-City/Fairfax. Oktoberfest at Wirsthaus.

Fall is, in fact, here now, and October is just around the corner. So time to celebrate!

One of L.A.'s newest German restaurants (among a slew of others), Wirsthaus, just kicked off its Oktoberfest festivities. Expect live music, fun costumes (lederhosen!) and, of course, great food and drink specials. The fun ends on Oct. 8th, so take advantage while you can.

Wirsthaus is located at 345 N La Brea Ave. in Mid-City. Check their Facebook for more Oktoberfest info.

-- Chau Tu

Photo credit: Wirsthaus

Do It. Oktoberfest in Culver City.

The ever-festive downtown area of Culver City has been hosting fun block parties all summer long, but now that the weather's getting colder, it's time to say hello to fall. But that doesn't mean the festivities have to stop.

It is October, after all, or rather, the season for Oktoberfest (PDF), and so the city is signing off with a bang. Think cold autumn-themed brews matched with the appropriate grub -- Akasha and BottleRock are serving Hoptoberfest and Oktoberfest beers, Rush Street will feature a full-on beer garden with beer maids and authentic Schweinebraten roasted pork on pretzel rolls, Lunch and Le Saint Amour are offering sausages and bratwurst.

It might be a little chilly out, but it's autumn for goodness sakes, and hey, you might as well walk the shivers off with some more beer.

Culver City's Oktoberfest takes place from 5pm-9pm tonight in downtown Culver City. Click here for more details.

-- Chau Tu

Drink Out. Red Lion Tavern [Thirsty Thursdays!].

If you haven't yet gotten your fill of Oktoberfest celebrations around the Los Angeles area or are looking for a Alpine Village alternative, there's always the Red Lion Tavern in the Silverlake area where everyday is Oktoberfest.

This place has all the makings of a traditional German "gasthaus" and is Oktoberfest-like all year 'round. It's also got a great location in Silverlake across from Cha Cha Lounge and down the street from the delicious Nicky D's.

Red Lion is located at 2366 Glendale Blvd. and is open from 11 a.m. - 2 a.m.

-- Lauren Williams