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In true Oktoberfest form, we have many beer options for you to sample. In addition, you can purchase a commemorative stein to mark the occasion. Steins are available on site at the festival for $15 and includes a free drink ticket, larger pour and $1 off each beer for the entire weekend. It's a pretty good deal!

Also, back for this year,we are offering tasting samplers. This two ounce, logo'd glass is $5 and allows you to "try before you buy" different beers. Beer samples are 1 ticket ($1). Please drink (and eat) responsibly.

4 tickets/pour with 2012 Stein*
5 tickets/pour without 2012 Stein
1 ticket/pour with 2012 Taster Glass**

Here's some brews we featured in 2012 (2013 list coming soon)

Spaten Lager—Munich www.spatenusa.com
Spaten Oktoberfest—Munich www.spatenusa.com
Spaten Optimator Doppelbock—Munich www.spatenusa.com
Sunner Kolsch—Cologne www.suenner-brauerei.de
Legend Oktoberfest—Richmond, VA  www.legendbrewing.com
Legend Lager—Richmond, VA www.legendbrewing.com
Starr Hill Festie—Crozet, VA www.starrhill.com
Starr Hill Boxcar Pumpkin Porter—Crozet, VA www.starrhill.com
Heavy Seas Marzen—Baltimore, MD www.hsbeer.com
Heavy Seas Land Ho!—Baltimore, MD www.hsbeer.com
Southern Tier Harvest (IPA)—Lakewood, NY  www.southerntierbrewing.com
Southern Tier Pumking—Lakewood, NY  www.southerntierbrewing.com
Extra Billy’s Red Ale—Midlothian, VA  www.extrabillys.com
Extra Billy’s Pilsner—Midlothian, VA  www.extrabillys.com
Extra Billy’s Dunkel—Midlothian, VA  www.extrabillys.com
Victory Festbier—Downingtown, PA www.victorybeer.com 
Victory Kolsch—Downingtown, PA www.victorybeer.com
Roanoke Railhouse Track 1 (Munich Dunkel)—Roanoke, VA  www.roanokerailhouse.com
Midnight Kolsch—Rockville, VA
Bold Rock VA Apple—Nellysville, VA  www.boldrock.com
Hardywood Singel—Richmond, VA www.hardywood.com
Devil’s Backbone Vienna—Roseland, VA www.dbbrewingcompany.com
Devil’s Backbone O’Fest—Roseland, VA www.dbbrewingcompany.com
Franziskaner Hefeweizen—Munich www.franziskaner.com
Krombacher Pils—Munich www.krombacher.com
Krombacher Dark—Munich www.krombacher.com

*2012 Steins are available at Main Ticket Booths for $15 (includes first pour)
**2012 Taster Glasses are available at Main Ticket Booths for $5 (includes first taste)

 

Featured Beers on Friday:
(while supplies last)

Legend Oktoberfest Firkin—Richmond  www.legendbrewing.com
Mad Fox Oktoberfest—Falls Church, VA www.madfoxbrewing.com 
O’Connor Punkelweisse-Norfolk, VA www.oconnorbrewing.com
Starr Hill All Access—Crozet, VA www.starrhill.com
Heavy Seas Plank2—Baltimore, MD www.hsbeer.com
Victory Alt—Downingtown, PA www.victorybeer.com


Featured Beers on Saturday:
(while supplies last)

Starr Hill Brewer’s Choice—Crozet, VA www.starrhill.com
Legend Weizenbock—Richmond, VA  www.legendbrewing.com
Weyerbacher Imperial Pumpkin—Easton, PA 
www.weyerbacher.com
Hardywood Park Double Belgian—Richmond, VA www.hardywood.com


2012 Wines

Whites:
Hugl Gruner Veltliner- from Poysdorf (Austria) a full-bodied dry wine that offers pleasant citrus and grapefruit aromas.

Weinkeller Erbach Riesling- from Rheingau (Germany) a medium bodied wine with light floral and fruit notes, not too sweet.

Hans Schiller Liebfraumilch- from Rheingessen (Germany) a delightful white blend that's fruity and crisp with sweet flavors of peach and honeysuckle.

Reds:
Hugl Zweigelt- from Poysdorf (Austria) full bodied red with cherry flavors and both fruity and spicy aromas. Ideal food companion.

Anselmann Dornfelder- from Pfalz (Germany) one of the newer German reds, this wine has floral aromas and a velvety texture. Pairs well with sausage and other meats. Served chilled.

Red Vin Sweet Red - from Rheinhessen (Germany) dark red wine made from sweet, jammy grapes. Taste is light and sweet. Served lightly chilled.

2012 Food Menu

Wurst Platter
wurstplatter

Bratwurst

Knockwurst

Sauerkraut

German Potato Salad

Roll

(A platter containing a boiled in beer and grilled bratwurst, grilled knockwurst, German Potato Salad, Sauerkraut, and a dinner roll.  The name "Bratwurst" most often refers to a sausage made from pork in a natural casing. It is a favorite in Germany, with each region having its own specialty.  Knockwurst is made from finely-ground beef and pork.  Although it looks like a hot dog, there is a quality difference as the cuts of meat used are of a much higher grade.)

Wiener Schnitzel Platter
schnitzel

Wiener Schnitzel

Sweet and Sour Red Cabbage

German Potato Salad

Roll

(A platter containing a 5 ounce portion of Wiener Schnitzel, German Potato Salad, Sweet and Sour Red Cabbage, and a dinner roll.  A Wiener Schnitzel is a breaded veal cutlet. It is dipped in flour, egg, and bread crumbs, then fried in oil to a golden brown.)

Bavarian Pulled Pork Platter (New This Year)
pulled pork

Slow Cooked Pulled Pork

German Potato Salad

Sauerkraut

Roll

 (A platter containing a generous portion of Bavarian Pulled Pork - slow cooked pork, cabbage, onion, sugar, and vinegar - served with German Potato Salad, Sauerkraut, and a Roll)

Kid’s Meal
kids meal

Kid’s meal is served in a plastic Alpine hat and contains a Kinderdog (Beef Hot Dog), Juice pack, and a container of Apple Sauce.

A la Carte Items

Sauerkraut

German Potato Salad

Sweet and Sour Red Cabbage

Bratwurst on a Brat roll

Kinderdog on a Hot Dog roll

Sauerkraut Balls - Don’t let the name scare you - they’re awesome!!!

            (sauerkraut, sausage crumbles, onion, egg batter, cream cheese rolled into balls   and deep fried – served with cocktail sauce)

Potato Pancakes with applesauce

Cold Meat and Cheese Plate – Served with crackers

Bavarian Jumbo Pretzel (Huge pretzel imported from Bavaria)

Soft Pretzel (a smaller version!)

Assorted Authentic German Desserts

Black Forest Cake

Apple Strudel

German Chocolate Cake

Gingerbread Hearts