Oktoberfest

You all know the history and tradition of Oktoberfest, right? Right? The basics, Germany.  Last weekend in September, NOT in October!  Grand Rapids has its own version of Oktoberfest at the John Ball Zoo.  It used to be the Germanfest on Calder Plaza, but it’s been reorganized in the last many years.

Most exciting to me is all the German beer that will abound.  We love great German beers here.  Each time (that is twice) that I have visited Germany I have come away loving certain beers they produce.  Since opening the store, one of the highlights of our beer year is when the Oktoberfest beers arrive.  They will arrive in about 2-3 weeks. 

This year we are hosting (or helping host) two events for Oktoberfest.  The first, the one at the zoo takes place September 25 and 26.  Basically for two days straight we will be sponsoring and volunteering at the “Winestube” at the event…we’ll serve all the German and Austrian wines that people are after when they’re not in the mood for – or in addition to – beer.

This should be a great event – especially since all the beer & wine will be chosen from one of our favorite distributors, Elite Brands.  With names like Hammerschmidt and Heikkenen how could one not have great German finds?

Our second event will fall on Wednesday, September 30 and will be at Graydon’s Crossing on Plainfield.  We are super excited to have a tasting where we sit down and analyze all the great stuff for the season.  Along with that, awesome “warm” foods.  You’ll have to sign up for that one.  Please call us to do so – we’ll need your credit card at the time of sign up and it will be $25 + tax/gratuity.

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