Cheers! The perfect beers for your Oktoberfest at home
Caramel malt, notes of honey and biscuit, light body for a drink that lasts all evening — the spirit of Oktoberfest comes home with the right beer. La Märzen Va Di Moda by Birrificio WAR was made just for this: first produced for Oktoberfest 2022, it quickly won over a large group of enthusiasts. Available online at Maltese with shipping throughout Italy.
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What is Oktoberfest and why is it special
Oktoberfest is much more than a beer festival: it is a large popular gathering born in 1810 as a celebration of a royal wedding in Munich. Today the Theresienwiese — the large meadow in Munich — hosts beer tents, rides, traditional parades, and folk music. The best-known traditions:
- The tapping of the first beer mug (Stich) by the mayor of Munich
- Traditional clothing: lederhosen and dirndl
- Historical parades with decorated wagons and marching bands
- Collective toasts with one-liter mugs (Maß)
Which beer to choose for Oktoberfest?
Oktoberfest beers are typically Märzen or Festbier: clear-amber, with notes of caramel malt, biscuit flavors, and medium body. La Märzen Va Di Moda is designed for those who want to enjoy the festival without feeling heavy, perfect with meat dishes and festive specialties.
Food pairings
- Wurstel and sauerkraut: the contrast between spice and malt sweetness is perfect
- Pretzel and butter: simple and traditional
- Roast pork knuckle: the beer cuts through the fattiness and cleanses the palate
- Aged cheeses: the malt profile pairs well with intense and salty flavors
- Artisanal snacks and dried meat strips for the pre-festival aperitif
How to serve an Oktoberfest beer
- Temperature: 8–12 °C — cool but not ice cold to appreciate the malt notes
- Glassware: traditional mug or Willi Becher — EDIT Willi Becher Glasses 40cl on Maltese
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