catesta Posted September 28, 2005 Report Share Posted September 28, 2005 (edited) I love a good Oktoberfest and am happy as hell to be in NYC this year. Satisfy your inner German lush on Sunday, Oct. 2 at the New York City Oktoberfest on Lexington Avenue between 42nd and 57th streets. Along with more lagers than you could ever imagine, you can get all the bratwurst, pretzels and whole chickens that your heart desires. After a few drinks, you won’t even remember donning the lederhosen and clog dancing up on that bar with Klaus. Anyone have plans to drink a few at your local fest? Edited September 28, 2005 by catesta Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Son-of-a-Weizen Posted September 28, 2005 Report Share Posted September 28, 2005 Yes! Got a keg of Hofbrau on ice, 30 lbs of bratwurst and 50+ people showing up this weekend. Just starting to pull out the various decorations..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Son-of-a-Weizen Posted September 28, 2005 Report Share Posted September 28, 2005 ...here's a banner that Kevin Bresnahan would like.......about 20 feet in length. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Son-of-a-Weizen Posted September 28, 2005 Report Share Posted September 28, 2005 ......and one for you, Chris. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
catesta Posted September 28, 2005 Author Report Share Posted September 28, 2005 Nice, real nice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soulstation1 Posted September 28, 2005 Report Share Posted September 28, 2005 had 2 glasses of o/f last night at the bar it was good, but i'm not a big fan of amber style beer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin Bresnahan Posted September 28, 2005 Report Share Posted September 28, 2005 I actually just picked up some Erdinger Octoberfest Weiss. I never even heard of it. Erdinger certainly didn't have a tent when I went back in 1999. They must just be jumping on the bandwagon. BTW, it isn't that good. I much prefer the hefe weiss. Oh yeah, speaking of German beer, is anyone else getting sticker shock? The Euro is killing us. It used to be I could get a 500 ml bottle for around $1.75-2.00. Now, most are >$3.00! The only one around here that hasn't gone crazy is Franziskaner. I have no idea why it's still around $2. Kevin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
couw Posted September 28, 2005 Report Share Posted September 28, 2005 yum yum yum, private October party here Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stefan Wood Posted September 28, 2005 Report Share Posted September 28, 2005 Hey Weizen, how come I wasn't invited?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
catesta Posted September 28, 2005 Author Report Share Posted September 28, 2005 yum yum yum, private October party here ← You lucky devil. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hardbopjazz Posted September 28, 2005 Report Share Posted September 28, 2005 I'll be there on Sunday. Ich könnte sogar in meinem Deutsch auffrischen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
catesta Posted September 30, 2005 Author Report Share Posted September 30, 2005 I've started early! Enjoying some beers this very moment while preparing an authentic German dinner......... Tostadas! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uncle Skid Posted October 1, 2005 Report Share Posted October 1, 2005 That's a mighty fine German beer, Chris. I used to buy that fairly frequently, but now it's over $10 a six pack. Tonight's selection is a little less expensive, and from a brewery much closer to home: Sprecher Special Amber (Glendale, Wisconsin) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin Bresnahan Posted October 1, 2005 Report Share Posted October 1, 2005 I have yet to find an American-brewed beer that tastes "German". A couple have come close, but none have gotten it. Weingard's Hefe Weiss comes very close but the bitter finish misses badly. In fact, many American beers favor the bitter side. As for Helles, I've never found a good one here. Certainly not as good as Weihenstephaner. BTW, anyone got any other Helles recs? Paulaner is like German Budweiser. I think I got spoiled from my travels over in Germany. There was this local brewery in Pfaffenhofen that made Helles from heaven. I wish I could find out the name and see if it's exported. I suppose if you're a Pilsener fan, there are many US beers that taste similar to their German counterpart but since I am not a Pilsener fan... Kevin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
couw Posted October 1, 2005 Report Share Posted October 1, 2005 local brewery in Pfaffenhofen ← Urbanus? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Son-of-a-Weizen Posted October 1, 2005 Report Share Posted October 1, 2005 I have yet to find an American-brewed beer that tastes "German". True. I think it has to do with the various strains of yeast that have been tinkered with and jealously guarded for hundreds of years over there. You don't have 'em over here. It would be next to impossible to replicate a Paulaner or Hofbrau. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Son-of-a-Weizen Posted October 1, 2005 Report Share Posted October 1, 2005 That's a mighty fine German beer, Chris. I used to buy that fairly frequently, but now it's over $10 a six pack. That is nuts! Almost as whacked out as the 5-liter mini-keg of Stiegl (Austria) I saw a few days ago. Great brew...but $50??? I'm getting a case of Hofbrau for $25-30......but the kegs are getting a bit steep @ $170. Could be shifting back to Miller Lite next year. NOT! All ready to go today. Last week while out walking, I saw a small table w/stools that a neighbor had out on the curb for trash pick-up. As soon as I spotted 'em, I just knew what they'd be good for. I plucked them up and brought them to a local artisan who affixed some 12" Hofbrau paper medallions of mine and poured a thick 1/8" coat of polyurethene on 'em. Picked 'em up yesterday. Came out great....perfect little tables for the party! The local beer distributor swung by last night to deliver a tap..and when he saw them he pulled out his phone and snapped a few pictures of them to send of to the Hofbrau rep. I should quickly patent the design, lest the brewery start manufacturing 'em and rake in all the $$. It's that one man's trash is another's treasure thing in action again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Son-of-a-Weizen Posted October 1, 2005 Report Share Posted October 1, 2005 .. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
catesta Posted October 1, 2005 Author Report Share Posted October 1, 2005 That is great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
couw Posted October 1, 2005 Report Share Posted October 1, 2005 yes, cool beans. next up a littly table using one of those BN posters that came with the DMM mastered series? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin Bresnahan Posted October 1, 2005 Report Share Posted October 1, 2005 Sit on my face and tell me that you love me. I'll sit on your face and tell you I love you, too. I love to hear you oralise When I'm between your thighs. You blow me away! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
catesta Posted October 3, 2005 Author Report Share Posted October 3, 2005 What a major disappointment. This was the place to be if you wanted to buy a cashmere scarf, a purse, a subscription to the Times, eat a Gyro or get a shoulder massage from an Asian man. If you were looking for German food, drink, music, or tradition, it was nowhere to be found on Lexington. I should have known better and stayed in Queens. I had to go on down to 7th Street and Avenue C for the real deal. Oktoberfest Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
7/4 Posted October 3, 2005 Report Share Posted October 3, 2005 What a major disappointment. This was the place to be if you wanted to buy a cashmere scarf, a purse, a subscription to the Times, eat a Gyro or get a shoulder massage from an Asian man. If you were looking for German food, drink, music, or tradition, it was nowhere to be found on Lexington. I should have known better and stayed in Queens. I had to go on down to 7th Street and Avenue C for the real deal. Oktoberfest ← Those NYC street things can be kinda generic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BruceH Posted October 3, 2005 Report Share Posted October 3, 2005 I have yet to find an American-brewed beer that tastes "German". A couple have come close, but none have gotten it. Weingard's Hefe Weiss comes very close but the bitter finish misses badly. In fact, many American beers favor the bitter side. ← Hey, maybe THAT'S why I can't stand them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Son-of-a-Weizen Posted October 3, 2005 Report Share Posted October 3, 2005 I had to go on down to 7th Street and Avenue C for the real deal. Oktoberfest I hope that you lifted one of their big blue Hofbrau patio umbrellas for me? .......Still haven't been able to get one of those. You can hide it in Maren's flat across the street. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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