The Oktoberfest in Munich, Germany kicks off when the Muenchner Kindl, the official hostess and guardian angel of Oktoberfest, presents the opening blessing. The first official keg of German beer will be tapped in customary style with a hammer and stake signaling the beginning of eighteen days of festivities.
Join City of Choctaw Mayor Randy Ross and local dignitaries on Wednesday at 5:30pm in the Main Tent for the Opening Ceremonies to kick off four days of festivities at Choctaw Creek Park.
The trick is to do so without spilling any beer!
Let's get the party going...
Ein Pro-sit,ein Prosit
Der Ge-muet-lich-keit
Ein Pro-sit,ein Pro-sit
Der Ge-muet-lich-keit
(A toast, A toast, to happinness)
Definition of German Drinking:
Before attending Oktoberfest, it is best to brush up on your beer and liquor terminology:
Ein "Pils" (A Pilsner)
If you like a more bitter and less malty taste try the pils which is also called pilsner. Take a closer look at the time consuming process of serving a foam crowned pils with perfection. You will see dozens of glasses filled with foam only, waiting to settle. It can take a good quarter hour for the foam refills to turn into golden liquid.
Ein Dunkel (A Dark Beer)
Against popular beliefs it is not the most powerful in alcohol contents. It is basically a larger bottom brewed beer containing "toasted" malt.
Ein Weissbier (A white Beer)
A very good idea when the sun is shining and you prefer being refreshed by a lighter tasting beer. Weizen means wheat, often called a Weissbier (white) and is usually served in tall and elegant 1/2 liter glasses. But beware of it's "light" character, it is the strongest in alcohol. Some will serve it with a slice of lemon.
Ein Bock und Doppelbock ( A Bock beer)
Bock is term used for stronger beer (doppel meaning double even more so). Fasting monks found an ingenious way of compensating the lack of food- they startet brewing very strong beers. March and Oktober are the two most prominent seasons for brewing these special beers.
Ein Schnapps!!!
A German generic term for all white (clear) brandies distilled from fermented fruits. True Schnapps has no sugar added and is definitely an acquired taste, particularly for nationalities used to raw distillates. Oktoberfest has an array of Schnapps to offer.
And remember:
Warm Beer is definitely colder than no beer!!!!
September 8, 9, 10, and 11, 2010
