Sippin on a mothers right now.

They tightened up somewhat in the 80s/90s, and since then it's pretty much corporate, etc.

Been many many times since the early 60's and had many interesting experiences.............

Thus, the few Octoberfests I've attended in the States.......well............they're fun........and some of the beer is decent.

But there is nothing like getting hammered in a tent with 10,000 "friends", loud music, smoking, eating chicken, smoked fish and big pretzels, huge boobed women bringing you a full Maß of bier (because you tipped them good the last time)..............and then being lucky enough to have your aunt live a 5 minute walk away..........and you stumble into her guest quarters late..........and at 9am she brings you a Weiss bier, some pickled herring and a pretzel, and tells you to get up...........it's almost time to go to Oktoberfest!

How old were you? Like in your 20s? Bet you wouldn't be doing that today....

TW you'd rather have your nether regions explored than check this out.LOL

I'm psyched about the beer fest.

Ron

But don't normally wait for Oktoberfests to enjoy grilled brats, pretzels with mustard, and brews served by huge boobed women. That's every Sunday during football season at the local pub. The beer stein raising contest usually happens during halftime while waiting in line for the restroom.

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Sam Adams Oktoberfest seems to change a little every year (or my taste does). A couple years ago it was pretty good. This year I can't really drink it. I'm digging schlafley and summit this year. I really like Märzens.

But they are not brewed in munich and the folks in munich beleive theirs is the only octoberfest beer. The bavarians disagree with them as do the Americans (and everyone else outside munich)

That reminds me. Who ever ended up with fuzz? I don't want him I'm just a little wary of whomever decided to keep him.

I noticed that too, I wasn't sure if it was my mind playing tricks or they were tweaking the recipe from year to year.

I haven't bothered with it in a few years though, I mean, why bother, since I've got a great Oktoberfest that gets brewed almost literally down the street from me and I can get it direct from the brewery.

TG Boulevard makes a nice one (Bobs 47) but I may like Schlafley better. Neither get to me fresh...fresh but I survive 🇨🇮

I think sam adams is really sweet this year. leine is a bit bitter (but I like it)..

And loving it.

(in my best Don Addams Maxwell Smart voice)

Never even seen either of those out here, not surprising though, aside from Boston Brewing, most Fest beers don't seem to be that widely distributed.

Originally began as a celebration of the marriage of Crown King Ludwig and Queen Therese of Saxe-Hildburghausen in October of 1810.

Starts in September, lasts 16-19 days, and always includes the first Sunday in October.

6 million people attend every year.

1.5 million gallons of beer is consumed.

Besides beer, attendees also enjoy Skelt (sparkling white wine), Bratwurst (sausage), Schweinshaxe (ham hocks), Hendl (chicken), and Kasepatzle (cheese noodles).

Attendees who pass out from exhaustion, over indulgence, or too much fun are called Bierleichen (beer corpses).

Jamie and Fuzz have been in a love fest for over a year now.We may never be able to separate them.

Ron