1. When is Oktoberfest 2019?
Oktoberfest is in fact in September, it starts with ‘Tapping the barrel’ on Saturday September 21st 2019 at midday. You will find out about this when you read on
2. Who can call it 'Oktoberfest beer'? Who makes it?
Because Oktoberfest beer is a protected brand, only the traditional Munich breweries can call their beers Oktoberfest beer: Augustiner, Hacker Pschorr, Löwenbräu, Spatenbräu, Paulaner and Hofbräu.
Schneider Weisse , a beer that was also available at Oktoberfest until the Second World War, they now brew their original beer again, however they call it Schneider Weisse Fest Weisse (TAP 4). And Schoppebräu who are from Berlin? They just call their beer "This is not October**** beer".
3. What is the strongest Oktoberfest beer? Hofbräu - but beware!
- At 6.3% ABV, the Oktoberfest beer from Hofbräu is the highest in alcohol.
- The lowest alcohol content comes from Hacker Pschorr with 5.8%.
- All the other Oktoberfest breweries fall somewhere in between: Spatenbräu at 5.9%, Paulaner and Augustiner with 6.0% and Löwenbräu with 6.1% alcohol.
Disclaimer: To all those attending, you may not notice how strong the beer is until it’s too late - so best to drink slowly.
4. How should you hold a beer at Oktoberfest?
Beer glasses at Oktoberfest contain a litre of beer, and if you want to do it properly, you must hold it by the handle. If you’re doing it correctly, you’ll notice a bruise on the top side of your hand the next day.

Being a server at Oktoberfest is, as you can imagine, a tough job. They have to carry between 7 and 12 glasses at once from morning to night, for 16 days at a time. But it’s not all bad: rumour has it they can earn up to €10,000 in 16 days.
5. How much does a beer cost at Oktoberfest?
50 years ago, the price for a half pint of beer was around £1. If you went to the festival demanding that kind of price today, you’d probably be thrown out of most tents. Nowadays it’s £10 or £11 a beer at the event - even if you choose to drink it from your shoe.
For those who prefer to enjoy their beer at a more affordable price, our Oktoberfest pack is just right for you: 12 exciting beers that combine Bavarian tradition with a modern touch.