Beer is one of the oldest alcoholic beverages and can trace it's invention to Mesopotamia and ancient Egypt. The modern beer festival has roots that go back many thousands of years and can be seen in cultures that enjoy drinking beer. The pastime of attending beer festivals is enjoyed and celebrated by many thousands of people all over the world. If you get the chance to attend a beer festival, you may never forget it.
Oktoberfest is one of the most popular and well-known events. Every year, it occurs in Munich during the latter part of September and stretching into the month of October. This event is the modern incarnation of the beer festival now seen all parts of the world.
The original Oktoberfest took place in October of 1810 as King Ludwig married the princess Theresa. All the residents of Munich were invited to the festivities. The Royal Family witnessed some amazing horse races and the event was so popular that it became an annual occurrence. Thus the tradition of Oktoberfest was started. The festival has only been cancelled on 24 occasions due to the out break of war and epidemics.
If you are a resident of Britain, you may wish to attend the GBBF, or Great British Beer Festival. This event is also called the "biggest pub in the world". It is host to some 450 beers and there are many local as well as imported selections. Each year in August, over 1000 people give their time to make sure the GBBF is a success.
CAMRA or the Campaign for Real Ale sponsor the GBBF, which first began in 1975. CAMRA which itself formed in the early 1970's champions well produced real ale from independent brewers. At the first beer festival over 40,000 people consumed more than 150,000 pints of real ale. The GBBF is the largest beer festival in UK and normally held annually in London, however it was cancelled once in 1984.
Oktoberfest and the GBBF are are two of the largest beer festivals that take place each year. However they are only a small part of the beer festival culture that takes place around the world. Look on-line for a good beer festival and there is chance that you can find one near you. They occur at all times and in almost all places.
Oktoberfest is one of the most popular and well-known events. Every year, it occurs in Munich during the latter part of September and stretching into the month of October. This event is the modern incarnation of the beer festival now seen all parts of the world.
The original Oktoberfest took place in October of 1810 as King Ludwig married the princess Theresa. All the residents of Munich were invited to the festivities. The Royal Family witnessed some amazing horse races and the event was so popular that it became an annual occurrence. Thus the tradition of Oktoberfest was started. The festival has only been cancelled on 24 occasions due to the out break of war and epidemics.
If you are a resident of Britain, you may wish to attend the GBBF, or Great British Beer Festival. This event is also called the "biggest pub in the world". It is host to some 450 beers and there are many local as well as imported selections. Each year in August, over 1000 people give their time to make sure the GBBF is a success.
CAMRA or the Campaign for Real Ale sponsor the GBBF, which first began in 1975. CAMRA which itself formed in the early 1970's champions well produced real ale from independent brewers. At the first beer festival over 40,000 people consumed more than 150,000 pints of real ale. The GBBF is the largest beer festival in UK and normally held annually in London, however it was cancelled once in 1984.
Oktoberfest and the GBBF are are two of the largest beer festivals that take place each year. However they are only a small part of the beer festival culture that takes place around the world. Look on-line for a good beer festival and there is chance that you can find one near you. They occur at all times and in almost all places.
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