beerfests
Stein-hoisting gatherings annually
Beerfests are festivals celebrating beer, typically featuring multiple breweries offering tastings, food vendors, and entertainment.
They range from massive events like Munich's Oktoberfest to local craft beer gatherings: We hit three beerfests this summer.
The format usually involves buying tickets or tokens to sample from various brewers.
Lidded beer mugs
- lederhosenTraditional German leather shorts
- dirndlsGerman bodiced dresses
- polkaBouncy partnered folk step
- oompah bandsGerman brass ensembles
toasts · prost · cheers · camaraderie · drinking songs · folk music · accordion · Alpine
Assembled multitudes
- tentsPortable fabric shelters
- vendorsThose who sell goods
- boothsSmall compartments for activities
- live musicOnstage musical performance
sampling · tickets · lines · outdoor · fairgrounds · merchandise · designated drivers · rowdiness
German minced-pork sausage
- pretzelsTwisted baked snack food
- schnitzelBreaded fried meat slice
- sauerkrautLacto-fermented cabbage
- currywurstSausage with curry ketchup
pork knuckle · roasted chicken · knockwurst · German potato salad · cheese curds · kielbasa · poutine · smoked meats
Massive Bavarian brewing celebration
- pub crawlsVisiting multiple bars consecutively
- competitionsEvents deciding winners
- anniversary celebrationsFestivities marking yearly milestones
- launch partiesEvents celebrating new beginnings
Cold-fermented malt beverages
- alesWarm-served malt drinks
- IPAsBitter, aromatic beers
- stoutsDark, malty beers
- pilsnersLight, hoppy beers
craft brews · microbrews · imports · sours · porters · hefeweizen · saison · barrel-aged
steins
Lidded beer mugs
- lederhosenTraditional German leather shorts
- dirndlsGerman bodiced dresses
- polkaBouncy partnered folk step
oompah bands · toasts · prost · cheers · camaraderie · drinking songs · folk music · accordion · Alpine · Bavarian
crowds
Assembled multitudes
live music · sampling · tickets · lines · outdoor · fairgrounds · merchandise · designated drivers · rowdiness · socializing
bratwurst
German minced-pork sausage
- pretzelsTwisted baked snack food
- schnitzelBreaded fried meat slice
- sauerkrautLacto-fermented cabbage
currywurst · pork knuckle · roasted chicken · knockwurst · German potato salad · cheese curds · kielbasa · poutine · smoked meats · meat pies
Oktoberfest
Massive Bavarian brewing celebration
- pub crawlsVisiting multiple bars consecutively
- competitionsEvents deciding winners
- anniversary celebrationsFestivities marking yearly milestones
lagers
Cold-fermented malt beverages
pilsners · craft brews · microbrews · imports · sours · porters · hefeweizen · saison · barrel-aged · flights
beerfestsfasts
Refrains from eating
funerals · memorial services · vigils · silent retreats · prayer meetings