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Beer at Its Best | Prepare Yourself for Oktoberfest
What began in 1810 as wedding festivities for Bavaria's Crown Prince Ludwig has evolved into an annual celebration of German culture worldwide. With festivals springing up throughout the next month, now's the time to plan your Oktoberfest.
drinkcraftbeer.com
Arguably the most essential element for those celebrating Oktoberfest is beer, and this web site knows its brew. Brush up on last year's consumption all-stars with a connoisseur's rundown of both German and American brews, which invite copious inspiration for this year's indulgences. (Search "Oktoberfest 2008.")
globalgourmet.com A simple Oktoberfest search at Global Gourmet reveals a series of articles and recipes specifically selected for this celebration. Host your own event with countless brew-inspired cuisines at the hands of Lucy Saunders' Cooking with Beer, or enjoy fun, food-related guides such as "Where's My Wurst?"
vistawide.com Nearing its 200th birthday, Oktoberfest has a colorful history. Brush up on your knowledge with Vistawide's Cliff Notes version and impress fellow revelers by reflecting on the shift from horse racing to its current, more-boisterous main attraction. The language site also can help you with some basic phrases to help you get around.
oktoberfest.de The second-best thing to actually heading to Munich is a visit to this web site for the world's largest and oldest Oktoberfest. It provides an amusing glimpse into the festivities, including photo galleries and a dictionary of essential terms for the flummoxed English speaker, such as gschwoabats: "undefined alcoholic brew, causing headaches—to be avoided." You also can order official dirndl and lederhosen outfits and souvenir steins for a more authentic experience.
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