After over 1000 days, we have Oktoberfest again!
Sunday, September 18, 2022
Wednesday, September 14, 2022
Tuesday, September 06, 2022
Not that we will have any kiddie bier
John is not with us so no coors light with a lime. But it would be nice to see him!
Radler (German for "cyclist") has a long history in German-speaking regions. It commonly consists of a 50:50 mixture of beer and sparkling lemonade. The origin of the name is lost to time, but is presumed to relate to the popularity of cycling and the need for a refreshing, less-alcoholic beverage on the journey.
In northern Germany, a half-and-half made of Pilsner beer and lemon soda is known as an Alster (short for Alsterwasser, German for "Water from the river Alster", a river in Hamburg).
In southern Germany, a mix of Weißbier and lemon soda is called a "Russ'" (Russian).
The invention of Radler has been widely attributed to the Munich innkeeper Franz Xaver Kugler in 1922. However the combination of beer and lemonade is documented in texts dating from 1912. Nowadays, Radler is drunk not only in Bavaria, but also in all of Germany, Austria, Czech Republic, Hungary, Slovakia, Slovenia, Croatia, Poland, Netherlands, and Romania.
In Austria, it is common to use Almdudler instead of lemon soda for the Radler.
During the summer months, Radler is very popular due to its reputation of being a thirst-quencher.
In New Zealand, the names 'reldar' (Radler spelled backwards) and "Cyclist" (the literal meaning of Radler) are used because a large corporation has controversially trademarked the word Radler. It was trademarked by DB Breweries for their "Monteith's Radler" beer, which is a citrus-flavoured, full-strength (5%) beer.
#germany
Wednesday, August 24, 2022
Near Bamberg
The Basilica of the Fourteen Holy Helpers (German: Basilika Vierzehnheiligen) is a church located near the town of Bad Staffelstein near Bamberg, in Bavaria, southern Germany. The late Baroque-Rococo basilica, designed by Balthasar Neumann, was constructed between 1743 and 1772. It is dedicated to the Fourteen Holy Helpers, a group of saints venerated together in the Catholic Church, especially in Germany at the time of the Black Death.
The Basilica overlooks the river Main in Franconia. It sits on a hillside, and on the hillside opposite is Schloss Banz, a former Baroque abbey. Together they are known as the Goldene Pforte or golden portal, an entryway to the historic Franconian towns of Coburg, Kronach, Kulmbach and Bayreuth.
On 24 September 1445, Hermann Leicht, the young shepherd of a nearby Franciscan monastery, saw a crying child in a field that belonged to the nearby Cistercian monastery of Langheim. As he bent down to pick up the child, it abruptly disappeared. A short time later, the child reappeared in the same spot. This time, two candles were burning next to it. In June 1446, the Leicht saw the child a third time. This time, the child bore a red cross on its chest and was accompanied by thirteen other children. The child said: "We are the fourteen helpers and wish to erect a chapel here, where we can rest. If you will be our servant, we will be yours!" Shortly after, Leicht saw two burning candles descending to this spot. It is alleged that miraculous healings soon began, through the intervention of the fourteen saints.
The Cistercian brothers to whom the land belonged erected a chapel, which immediately attracted pilgrims. An altar was consecrated as early as 1448. Pilgrimages to the Vierzehnheiligen continue to the present day between May and October.
The central scene of the unobstructed and towering high altar is a lager-than-life painting showing the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary. The statues depict her spouse Joseph, her father Joachim, and David and Zachariah.
Tuesday, August 23, 2022
Monday, August 22, 2022
Let the hike begin!
Rothenburg ob der Tauber/ Bavaria/Germany
The Röder Tower in Rothenburg ob der Tauber. From here you can take in great views of the old quarter, and the tower is also a central starting point for Rothenburg's Tower Trail.
Monday, August 15, 2022
A Nice Review
Weizenbier or Hefeweizen, in the southern parts of Bavaria usually called Weissbier (literally "white beer", but the name is believed to come from Weizenbier ("wheat beer"), which is how it is still called in some regions), is a Bavarian beer in which a significant proportion of malted barley is replaced with malted wheat. By German law, weissbiers brewed in Germany must be top-fermented. Specialized strains of yeast are used which produce overtones of banana and clove as by-products of fermentation. Weissbier is so called because it was, at the time of its inception, paler in color than Munich brown beer. It is well known throughout Germany, though better known as weizen ("wheat") outside Bavaria. The terms Hefeweizen ("yeast wheat") or Hefeweissbier refer to wheat beer in its traditional, unfiltered form. The term Kristallweizen (crystal wheat), or kristall weiss (crystal white beer), refers to a wheat beer that is filtered to remove the yeast from suspension. Additionally, the filtration process removes wheat proteins present in the beer which contribute to its cloudy appearance.
The Hefeweizen style is particularly noted for its low hop bitterness (about 15 IBUs) and relatively high carbonation (approaching four volumes), considered important to balance the beer's relatively malty sweetness. Another balancing flavor note unique to Hefeweizen beer is its phenolic character; its signature phenol is 4-vinyl guaiacol, a metabolite of ferulic acid, the result of fermentation by top-fermenting yeast appropriate for the style. Hefeweizen's phenolic character has been described as "clove" and "medicinal" ("Band-aid") but also smoky. Other more typical but less assertive flavour notes produced by Weissbier yeast include "banana" (amyl acetate), "bubble gum", and sometimes "vanilla" (vanillin).
Weissbier is available in a number of other forms including Dunkelweizen (dark wheat) and Weizenstarkbier (strong wheat beer), commonly referred to as Weizenbock. The dark wheat varieties are made with darker, more highly kilned malts (both wheat and barley). The Weizenbocks typically have a much higher alcohol content than their lighter cousins.
The three major brands in Germany are Erdinger, Paulaner and Franziskaner. Other renowned brands are Weihenstephaner, Schneider, Maisel and Andechser. Regional brands in Bavaria are Hopf, Unertl, Ayinger, Schweiger and Plank. The style is currently consumed throughout Germany, but is especially popular in Bavaria.
Monday, August 08, 2022
Thursday, August 04, 2022
Saturday, July 30, 2022
Updates to Oktoberfest History page
Updated and new Gallery photos from 2021!
I know I say this, but I really wish I was going this year. Oy! Are Barbus and Schlumberger Lady making an appearance this year? Maybe making a swing by when you are on the northern part of your trip?
Sunday, July 10, 2022
Paging Barley Man…..
HAPPY BIRTHDAY !
Give yourself a nice gift today and make some flight reservations to Germany. Flying Dan has half a double room available.
Also, if you survive the day, please update your web site with this year’s attendee list:
Chugger
Designated Walker
Flying Dan
Dopplebock
Designated Walker
Flying Dan
Dopplebock
Barley Man ???
Wednesday, July 06, 2022
Monday, July 04, 2022
Wednesday, June 15, 2022
Yippee Yee Ha!
If you had any doubts, Oktoberfest 2022 is now truly a reality. The construction on the Wiesn has begun. Click on the live feed above to check it out.
I cannot figure out yet how to automatically start the feed. If any of you experts know, let me know.
Sunday, June 12, 2022
Saturday, June 11, 2022
Everyone is booked!
Should have posted yesterday, but all of the intrepid travelers for this year’s trip are booked! The last holdout, Dopplebach, has booked his flights.
Well, actually, there might be yet another, but no commitment yet; Flying Dan will need to provide an update if that happens.
Tuesday, June 07, 2022
Paging the Dutch
We haven’t heard from Barbus or Schlumburger Lady in quite awhile. Hopefully if everyone comments one of them will respond.
Prost!
Thursday, June 02, 2022
The official beer price for 2022 at Oktoberfest
The price of beer at Oktoberfest 2022 will range from €12.60 to €13.80, an average of 15.77 percent more than in 2019.
While the prices have increased the exchange rate will hep us.
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