How-To Videos
Sadly Oktoberfest 2021 isn’t going ahead, but we’ve got the tips so you can bring the feeling of the tents into your home! Think checkered table dressings, flags and even floral touches!
Oktoberfest 2021 is coming to your home, so you better learn the proper techniques and tips to pour perfect steins every time! A stein holds 1 litre of Oktoberfest beer, so you want it tip top and perfect!
Nothing screams Oktoberfest food more than pretzels. They’re really simple to make, but if you don’t know where to start, we have a step-by-step guide on how to knot your bread Bavarian style.
Oktoberfest party on the cards? These Sauerkraut Sharers are the perfect food to keep guests happy, full and ready to scream “PROST!” at the top of their lungs. (Sharing isn’t mandatory, they are that good!)
We’ve taken a little bit of traditional Oktoberfest food and thrown in a more modern twist. Here’s our how to guide on how to make Pork Schnitzel Burgers. The perfect pairing for Oktoberfest beers, and a definite crowd pleaser for your Bavarian bash!
Think there’s only one type of music played at Oktoberfest? Think again. We’ll run through the three different styles you might expect to hear, and don’t worry, we have 3 amazing Spotify playlists you can boogie to till the cows come home!
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Oktoberfest History
What makes a beer a Festbier?
Many countries hold their own versions of Oktoberfest making it the most well-known beer festival across the globe. The original and official Oktoberfest though is held in Munich, Bavaria and it's no surprise that there's a few rules governing what makes an official Oktoberfest beer. It must be produced within Munich itself, brewed to just under 6% abv and conform to the Reinheitsgebot law.
Why is Oktoberfest celebrated in September?
Long story short: Oktoberfest originally started in October 1810, but the celebration quickly grew in popularity and length. The weather in September is usually nicer and the days are longer, so it made more sense to push Oktoberfest back into September and end it on the first Sunday of October. All that really matters is there is an entire festival dedicated to drinking crisp, clean Oktoberfest lagers with friends throughout the world.