7 Interesting Facts about Oktoberfest

1. The Big Apple Goes Big

NYC extends the traditional German festival by almost half a month. The actual Oktoberfest in Munich is only 16 days long. Any excuse to continue drinking beer out of a boot, right? 

2. A Guaranteed Traffic Jam

Oktoberfest is the largest people’s fair in the world. Over 6 million people attend annually. 

3. Oktoberfest Moves Onward

Chicagoans and Washingtonians, along with countless other cities across the US, have gotten into the Oktoberfest celebrations and now dedicate special days for beer, brats, and bands.

4. Not Just for Weddings

The largest chicken dance was held during Oktoberfest. Around 48,000 people participated. 

5. Meat for Miles

Over 120,000 pairs of pork sausage is consumed during the festival. 

6. Don’t Be That Guy

People that pass out at the festival are called Bierleichen, which is German for beer corpses. 

7. A Tented Affair

In 1913, the largest Oktoberfest beer tent ever was founded and held about 12,000 people.

6 Local Beers You Should Be Drinking This Summer

    

• Characteristics: Described as a unique can for sun-worshipping ale lovers, this Bavarian wheat promises clear golden brilliance. We also love the fact that it’s served in a can.
• Alcohol Content: 5.2%
• Some Places to Find it: Blind Pig, Craftbar, Idle Hands, Whole Foods Union Square, Spring Lounge

2. Heartland Summertime Apricot Ale

• Characteristics: A wheat ale with a light, fruity apricot sweetness. We’re still a little confused why this brewery’s named Heartland since we’re on the East Coast, but we’re willing to overlook that since it’s pretty delicious.
• Alcohol Content: 5.5%
• Some Places to Find it: Heartland Brewery’s all over the city. The Seaport’s our fave. 

3. Dogfish Festina Peche

• Characteristics: A dry, tart, refreshing beer with a hint of peach. One of the most well known breweries of the bunch and readily available at good bars all over town.
• Alcohol Content: 4.5%
• Some Places to Find it: Blind Tiger, Tribeca Tavern, Eataly, The Breslin Bar, Barcade, Amsterdam Ale House

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The One Thing Every Start-up Should Look For in an Investor

Every Friday afternoon during our weekly team meeting at SideTour, we select one cocktail to enjoy as a group. This week, we’re bending the rules and opening a couple bottles of beer. Sent to us by our investors at Foundry Group, it was brewed and bottled by Matt Galligan and Ryan McIntyre in San Francisco.

Want to brew your own beer? We have an experience for that.

Liquidation Preference Spring Equinox Ale - Batch #1:

This fermentation sponsored by Foundry Group in Boulder, CO. 

Contains: Malt, hops, yeast, condensed fog

Alcohol Content: 6-8% by volume (we’re not sure)

(Not responsible for any stupid investments made while consuming)