Oktoberfest begins today!

It actually starts in September. Have any traditional favorites? Looking forward to a good old-fashioned triple wurst platter with some kraut and good mustard. Maybe schnitzel or sauerbraten along the way.

Seems spit-roasted chix, Bratwürste with Sauerkraut and Schweinshaxen (knuckles) are most popular at the Wiesn/Fest.

(All photos courtesy of the webz)





But this is my personal favourite: Steckerfisch (usually mackerel)


Endless photos of servers carry multiple, heart-stoppingly massive beer Steins

And then there’s ā€œBierleichenā€ :beer: :beer: :beer: (not food but Oktoberfest related).

This is the site of the Fest in 2020. Makes you realise how much you miss something when it’s not there.


Enjoy!

If I were an extrovert I would go and have a good time. But it’s one of my nightmare scenarios so nope (and I love beer and all things German!).

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We’re invited to a friend’s house for their annual Oktoberfest just down the road from us. The last 3 or 4 times I’ve always had a gig the same night :roll_eyes:

We’re expecting Bratwürstl & Oktoberfestbier. Also, I’m with @Presunto – you couldn’t pay me to go to the actual Oktoberfest, and I am an extrovert. But… no thanks!

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I’ve been twice. Its one of those things you should see because its such a spectacle. Not sure I need to go back because people.

Went to a new-to-me German restaurant with a friend last week, so had an Oktoberfest beer, and the Augsburger chef did not disappoint. We had sauerbraten with outstanding rotkohl and hausgemacht spaetzel, and a delicious strudel for dessert.

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I’d love to go to a real Octoberfest in the homeland just for the experience. The ones they have around here are such poor excuses to get schnockered.
ā€˜Das Leben ist bezaubernd, man muss es nur durch die richtige Brille sehen!’

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Die Bierbrille? :stuck_out_tongue_winking_eye:

:beers:Prost!

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Great pics! Lifted my heart seeing that.