It’s OktoberFABULOUS all week long! You can really take your Munich themed fiesta to the next level with Oktoberfest beer pairings. Host and Toast like a Bavarian!
Traditional Oktoberfest Marzen is a beautiful copper colored lager with toasty, malty notes and sweet caramel flavor. *Photo courtesy FiestaZaragozas.com
The traditional beer of the Munich celebration is Oktoberfest Marzen served in 1 Liter mugs. Marzenbiers have toasty, malty notes, with a mild sweet caramel flavor and some spicy hops. It’s a bready beer, so it’s going to pair well with a plate of brats and German potato salad. The maltiness will accentuate the spices in the meat and the earthiness of the potatoes.
Traditional German Weissbier, or “Wheat Beer” has yeasts that remain in the bottle and create the beer’s hazy glow. *Photo courtesy SixPackTech.com
German Weissbier, or wheat beer is really popular as well– Traditional German yeasts remain in the bottle and create the beer’s hazy glow, and that helps produce notes of spicy clove, nutmeg and actually a hint of banana. The hops are mild, so it really lets whatever you serve with it be the star.
Closer to home, pick up a German style pilsner, like Stella Artois, or a classic Belgian lager, like Beck’s
If you don’t have access to some of the more authentic German style beers, a little closer to home you can pick up a German style Pilsner or a Belgian lager, both are super versatile. They can also stand up to the richness of German cuisine– and the salty profile of some of the cured German meats like Fleischkaese which is like German Bologna.
Weisswurst or white sausages are served with pretzels and sweet mustard. *photo courtesy Wikipedia
German pilsners and Belgain lagers are also beautifully paired with Weissworst— the classic white sausages that are served with pretzels and dipped in sweet mustard.
You can find more information from the experts at Let’s Grab a Beer for tips on entertaining, beer pairings and the history of brews!
*This is a sponsored post, but all opinions are my own.
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