Märzen, Merryment, and Munich: The Story of Oktoberfest - with Michael Brockelhurst

This week, we are again joined by Michael Brockelhurst to discuss the largest fall festival in the world- Oktoberfest. We take a look at the festival's history, how it spread across the world, and it's influence on the world of beer & spirits!

Cocktails discussed:

Remmidemmi

3/4 oz. Schlichte Steinhager Gin

3/4 oz. Eifel Duo Malt Peated Whiskey

1/2 oz. Hinterhaus Anorak Liqueur

3 oz. Paulaner Märzen

Combine the first three ingredients with ice in a wineglass or double rocks glass, and stir until chilled. Top with the Märzen, and garnish with a lemon slice.

Gumeund

1 1/2 oz. Espirito de Minas Cachaça Ouro

3/4 oz. Amargo Obrero

1/2 oz. lime juice

3 oz. Societe Fest Bier

Combine the first three ingredients in a shaker with ice, and shake until chilled. Strain into a highball glass over fresh ice, and top with the Fest Bier.

Further Reading

Prost! The Story of German Beer by Host D. Dornbusch

Oktoberfest beer: Only from Munich breweries - https://www.oktoberfest.de/en/magazine/eat-and-drink/the-six-munich-breweries-at-oktoberfest

Oktoberfest in Brazil: Domestic Tourism, Sensescapes, and Brazilian German Identity by Audrey Ricke

The Munich October Festival: An Origin Of The Olympic Games by Karl Lennartz - https://isoh.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/159.pdf