OKTOBERFEST IN TAHOE: BIER, FOOD, & FESTIVITIES
OKTOBERFEST: BIER, FOOD, & FESTIVITIES
Oktoberfest season is here!
While we can’t all make it to Munich, Germany for its legendary celebrations, we’re bringing a taste of Oktoberfest to Tahoe with traditional German beers, food, and festivities on Saturday, September 30th.
The Bier
Beer is the most important part of any Oktoberfest celebration, and this year we brewed three new German styles for the occasion!
Festbier German Pale Lager - 5.0% ABV
German Pilsner and Vienna malts plus German hops give our Festbier a delicious balance of bready malt flavors and a clean hop bite.
Märzen German Amber Lager - 6.2% ABV
Brewed with Weyermann Munich malts, this bier has rich malt and toasted bread notes and finishes crisp.
Exhilarator Doppelbock - 7.8% ABV
Brewed with German malts and snow lagered in bourbon barrels that housed our Sendtaur Imperial Stout last winter. Notes of red apples, holiday spice, and caramel are enhanced by the stout and bourbon character from the barrels, adding flavors of molasses, vanilla, and whiskey.
Try all three beers on tap now at the Brewery and The Libation Lodge. Plus look out for cans of Festbier and Märzen releasing this week ahead of the party!
The Food
Sample a variety of German dishes with our Oktoberfest specials at The Libation Lodge now through October 8th.
Head Chef Kestrel Aguilar developed the menu and wanted to feature dishes that represent German culture while incorporating beer as an ingredient.
“Traditional German dishes represent simplicity and comfort. We wanted to showcase that while drawing on the heritage and incorporating German-style beers in several menu items,” Kestrel said.
Pork Schnitzel & Mash
Panko-crusted pork loin served on a bed of red potato mash, covered in house-made jager sauce, and served with a side of green beans. Served with sauerkraut and lemon.
Spaetzle
House-made traditional German egg noodles, sauteed with butter and onions. Add a bratwurst or beer cheese for a fun twist!
Beer Brat & Fries
Beer braised bratwurst in a pretzel bun, sauerkraut, spicy mustard, and a side of fries.
Currywurst & Fries
Bratwurst braised in our Festbier Lager, grilled and sliced on top of a bed of hand-cut fries. Drizzled in curry ketchup and topped with sauerkraut.
Beet Salad
Mixed greens tossed in our Marlette Sunrise vinaigrette topped with beets, mandarin oranges, goat cheese, pistachios, and slivered red onions.
Big Pretzel & Beer Cheese
Freshly baked soft pretzel from Truckee Sourdough Company with 3 dipping sauces: grainy mustard, honey mustard, and house-made beer cheese featuring Party Laps Pilsner.
Apple Strudel & Ice Cream
House-made apple filling with golden raisins and almonds cooked inside a flaky puff pastry. Served with vanilla ice cream and your choice of caramel or chocolate drizzle.
The Party
Our annual Oktoberfest party is happening on Saturday, September 30th! Admission is free and the festivities will start at noon at the Brewery at 1920 Lake Tahoe Blvd.
Join us for live music from the Bread & Butter Band from 4-7 PM, Lo Down & the Dirty Shame from 12-3 PM, seasonal Oktoberfest brews, limited edition steins, games and prizes, craft vendors, face painting and kids activities, food trucks Get Rad Pizza and Betty’s Balls Tapas, and more.
Get your lederhosen and dirndls ready for the costume contest! Games will start at 3:30 PM and also include the always popular stein hold, chug off, yodeling, and more.
Carpooling and biking are encouraged. Additional parking will be available at the City of South Lake Tahoe Development Services Department at 1052 Tata Lane.
Prost!
