I went along to Dublin’s Oktoberfest last Saturday. It was a sunny Autumn afternoon and perfect for drinking beer outdoors. There was a huge crowd who were all getting into the spirit of the occasion with a few who had even donned lederhosen. There was a great variety of traditional German foods to choose from, including pork knuckle. Unfortunately I was rather full after consuming this excellent burger in Bunsen earlier.
I went in the short que for a beer and gulped when I was asked for €34 for two litres. I know €10 of that was a deposit for the (plastic) glasses but still. And the choices were limited to Erdinger Weissebier or Fischers Hell. I was really hoping for something a little more seasonal or even the Dunkel on draught. These might seem like petty complaints as everyone seemed to be having lots of fun. Do you get proper glasses in Munich?
You certainly do get proper glasses in Munich. Also: draught weissbier by the litre is an abomination. Imagine going to Germany and finding an “Irish” beer festival where they serve stout in shot glasses. It’s just wrong.
What is the correct serving size? I was in Munich for a day last year and they just asked if I wanted a big one or a small one!
Half litre. Draught weissbier is a relatively recent innovation, dating from about the 1990s AFAIK. Outside of Munich, weissbier in Bavaria seems to be still almost entirely a bottled beer.
Cool, that’s good to know…thanks!
I really want a burger from Bunsen looking at that picture!
It was a serious burger!
Sometimes I think of going to Dublin for the day just to get one, across the road to against the grain then!
That sounds like a great plan. Bitta soakage followed by a few lovely beers!
This looks awesome!!