It started as a horse race, and has turned into the largest Folk Festival in the world! Plus, BEER!

From the wise historians over at Britannica:

The festival originated on October 12, 1810, in celebration of the marriage of the crown prince of Bavaria, who later became King Louis I, to Princess Therese von Sachsen-Hildburghausen (say THAT 10 times fast!).

The festival concluded five days later with a horse race held in an open area that came to be called Theresienwiese (“Therese’s green”). The following year the race was combined with a state agricultural fair, and in 1818 booths serving food and drink were introduced. By the late 20th century the booths had developed into large beer halls made of plywood.

The mayor of Munich taps the first keg to open the festival.

The breweries are also represented in parades that feature beer wagons and floats along with people in folk costumes. Other entertainment includes games, amusement rides, music, and dancing.

Oktoberfest begins this Saturday, September 17, and ends on Saturday, October 1, 2022.

Can’t make it to Munich this year?? We’ve got some special Oktoberfest beers for you right here in Crested Butte! Come see us at Acme and we’ll get you some recommendations.

Deals on these great breweries! Prices/discounts vary. Come get your summer ales, sours, and more from some of your favorite beer makers!

Crooked Stave: “Founded in Denver, Colorado in late 2010, Crooked Stave is the product of “Brettanomyces Guru” Chad Yakobson’s open source Master’s research, The Brettanomyces Project. Crooked Stave’s progressive brewing approach blends science and art through creativity and passion. The resulting creations, most of which use Brettanomyces yeasts and mature in oak, are beers of extraordinary complexity. Crooked Stave is a play on the word Stave – one of many strong wooden slats collectively bound together by metal hoops to shape a wooden barrel. Our name is a commitment to how closely we work with each barrel and embodies the love we put into each beer. Wooden barrels are the focal point of our brewery and the beers we brew. We are Crooked Stave by way of origin: unique in our beginnings and set apart from our peers. We set our own path, releasing specialty Brettanomyces-only, wild, sour, and barrel-aged beers.”

Fremont Brewing: “Fremont Brewing was born of our love for our home and history as well as the desire to prove that beer made with the finest local ingredients – organic when possible – is not the wave of the future but the doorway to beer's history. Starting a brewery in the midst of the Great Recession is clearly an act of passion. We invite you to come along with us and enjoy that passion … Because Beer Matters. Fremont is industrial and sleekly postmodern – home to artists, fisher people, tradespeople, technology geeks, and lots of beer lovers. And, for those who don't know, Washington state is home to the second largest hop growing region in the world.”

Ecliptic Brewing: “Ecliptic Brewing is a venture from John Harris, an Oregon craft brewing icon. As a result of his efforts at McMenamins, Deschutes and Full Sail, craft beer lovers have been enjoying John's beers for over thirty years. The name Ecliptic Brewing unites John’s two passions: brewing and astronomy. The ecliptic is earth’s yearly path around the sun, and we celebrate this journey through the seasons with the food and beer we make. Our brewhouses showcase multiple beer releases each year, ranging from modern and experimental brews to long standing favorites. And through it all, we respond to our customer's desires and introduce them to new experiences that keep them coming back for more.”

Oskar Blues Brewery: “In 2002, in the funky little town of Lyons, Colorado, we shattered craft beer convention by stuffing our voluminously hopped mutha of a brew, Dale’s Pale Ale, into a portable, crushable, infinitely recyclable can. Craft beer in a can stays fresher for longer, and it’s easy to pack in (and pack out) on any soul-saving adventure. We now operate breweries in Colorado, North Carolina and Texas to provide craft beer in a can to all 50 states, Washington, D.C. and 17 other countries.”

New products, and some oldies but goodies!

SKA MEXICAN LOGGER IS BACK! That is all…

From the brewery in Durango, Colorado:

HARD-WORKING REFRESHMENT

Some beers work a little harder than others for your enjoyment. This one chops down trees all day for it.

The perfect Mexican Lager. Light and refreshing, it really hits the spot after a long day of brutal chainsaw work.

Delicious with cream soups and green salads with cream dressings.

“If you are a closet Pacifico drinker during the warmer weather then seek this one out. It is a far better brew, my friends. SAAZ hops are the star in this amazingly delicious lager.”

And then there’s this! Wine Time!

Lastly, Oskar Blues beers are our Beers of the Month! We know they craft so much more than Dale’s Pale Ale, but it’s just SO GOOD! Come see us for all the discounts!

We just received a VERY SPECIAL beer allocation. We have never ever received these beers before at ACME. There’s a first time for everything, and YOU get to celebrate with us. Released TODAY, April 7th, National Beer Day. Cheers! $14.99 ea.

Russian River Pliny the Elder

https://www.russianriverbrewing.com/pliny-the-elder/

https://www.beeradvocate.com/beer/profile/863/7971/

and

Russian River Blind Pig

https://www.russianriverbrewing.com/blind-pig-ipa/

https://www.beeradvocate.com/beer/profile/863/22790/