Beer is one of the oldest alcoholic beverages and can trace it's invention to Mesopotamia and ancient Egypt. The modern beer festival has roots that go back many thousands of years and can be seen in cultures that enjoy drinking beer. The pastime of attending beer festivals is enjoyed and celebrated by many thousands of people all over the world. If you get the chance to attend a beer festival, you may never forget it.
Oktoberfest is one of the most popular and well-known events. Every year, it occurs in Munich during the latter part of September and stretching into the month of October. This event is the modern incarnation of the beer festival now seen all parts of the world.
The original Oktoberfest took place in October of 1810 as King Ludwig married the princess Theresa. All the residents of Munich were invited to the festivities. The Royal Family witnessed some amazing horse races and the event was so popular that it became an annual occurrence. Thus the tradition of Oktoberfest was started. The festival has only been cancelled on 24 occasions due to the out break of war and epidemics.
If you live in Britain you may wish to attend the Great British Beer Festival (GBBF) during the month of August. The event has the reputation of being the biggest pub in the world as you encounter hundreds of different kinds of real ale and great beer offerings from around the world. More than 1000 people volunteer their time to staff and work this celebration.
The GBBF is supported by the organization known as the Campaign for Real Ale (CAMRA) which promotes cask conditioned ale and supports independent breweries. The Great British Beer Festival began in the mid 70s and the first event attracted more than 40,000 guests with 150,000 pints of ale consumed. The beer festival is the UK'S largest and normally held annually in London.
You can discover hundreds of festivals in all corners of the globe if you check the internet. At any time in the year, someone is hosting a beer festival for you to check out. You can normally find a beer festival close by.
Oktoberfest is one of the most popular and well-known events. Every year, it occurs in Munich during the latter part of September and stretching into the month of October. This event is the modern incarnation of the beer festival now seen all parts of the world.
The original Oktoberfest took place in October of 1810 as King Ludwig married the princess Theresa. All the residents of Munich were invited to the festivities. The Royal Family witnessed some amazing horse races and the event was so popular that it became an annual occurrence. Thus the tradition of Oktoberfest was started. The festival has only been cancelled on 24 occasions due to the out break of war and epidemics.
If you live in Britain you may wish to attend the Great British Beer Festival (GBBF) during the month of August. The event has the reputation of being the biggest pub in the world as you encounter hundreds of different kinds of real ale and great beer offerings from around the world. More than 1000 people volunteer their time to staff and work this celebration.
The GBBF is supported by the organization known as the Campaign for Real Ale (CAMRA) which promotes cask conditioned ale and supports independent breweries. The Great British Beer Festival began in the mid 70s and the first event attracted more than 40,000 guests with 150,000 pints of ale consumed. The beer festival is the UK'S largest and normally held annually in London.
You can discover hundreds of festivals in all corners of the globe if you check the internet. At any time in the year, someone is hosting a beer festival for you to check out. You can normally find a beer festival close by.
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The Rotary Club of Roundhay organises the North Leeds Charity Beer Festival to find out more details of this years' event then please visit the website.
