12 Great Beers For The Fall

(CNN) – The leaves are changing, football season is underway, and some pretty amazing beers are hitting shelves.

For craft brewers, cooler weather brings a shift in seasonal styles. Gone are the crisp, light, refreshing beers of summer, making way for more malty and spiced brews.

Fall beers are the most popular seasonal style, thanks to the popularity of Oktoberfest brews, wet hops and pumpkin flavors. Look no farther than the annual Great American Beer Festival, underway through Saturday in Denver, where thousands of U.S. craft brewers offer samplings of numerous fall brews.

Tim Hawn, brewmaster for Dogfish Head brewery, pours beers at the 2013 Great American Beer Festival.Some the best and most creative beers are released this time of year. So throw on that hoodie and try a new fall brew to celebrate the season.

Here are 12 standouts: …. CLICK HERE TO READ THE FULL STORY AT CNN