Strong Beer Festival

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Strong Beer Festival

Strong beer festival

Am Nockherberg
(Paulanerkeller)
Munich, Bayern 81541
+49 89 2339 6500

Starkbierzeit (Strong Beer Festival) is like the Oktoberfest without the tourists. Known by locals as the 'fifth season', this centuries' old festival harks back to the Paulaner monks who used to brew an extra-strong beer to help sustain themselves throughout the fasting period of Lent. Every year on St. Joseph's Day (17th March) the first barrel of Starkbier is tapped amidst great celebrations. Local beer halls like Paulaner and Löwenbräu lay on special dances, parties and other events during the ensuing three-week period. Anyone intending to visit Munich during the strong beer season is advised to start training now.

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