With the 200th anniversary of Oktoberfest just around the corner, Hofbräu, the state brewery of Bavaria, is getting ready for the masses of beer lovers who will soon descend on Munich.

Since 1997, Hofbräu Oktoberfest has also been available here in the United States. So keep an eye out for the old lager when you're preparing to celebrate beer this fall.

Below is a press release from the Hofbräuhaus of America LLC importer.

 

On October 17 in 1810, forty thousand joyous spectators...

In what qualifies as really big news in the American craft beer industry, California’s Sierra Nevada Beer Co. announced last week that it would partner with a local monastery to create the only authentic Trappist-style abbey ales in America.

The collaboration with the Trappist-Cistercian Abbey of New Clairvaux in Vina, Calif., will produce three ales beginning next year, said Sierra Nevada’s founder, Ken Grossman.

“This is something we’ve been working on with the monks for a number...

Barley to Beer Class to be offered by WVU at Morgantown Brewing Co.

Barley to Beer is designed to teach students about the history and complexities of beer and beer brewing. In addition the course is set up to educate students about alcohol and its effect on the body, and the impact and influence of beer and the beer industry on US society. Barley to beer is also designed to promote responsible drinking and healthy choices in the WVU student population. The goal of the course is to develop...

Well, Brewfest 2010 has came and went and personally I had a fantastic time. The Beer was pretty freaking awesome, the music was great, and all in all it was a really good time. We had a total of over 66 beers including over 20 that were made right here in WV. All of the WV Brewries were very well received and got a great response from the crowd. Attendance was light on Friday, possibly due to the fact that many people thought this was an outdoor event and the weather was horrible on Friday...