The first Oktoberfest took place in 1810 on October 12th to celebrate the lavish wedding of the Bavarian crown prince Ludwig to Princess Therese of Saxony-Hidburghausen. The citizens of Munich were invited to attend the festivities held on the fields in front of the city gates. To close the celebration, horse races were held. They decided to commemorate the horse race every year. PARTY! PROST! This Oktoberfest kit contains:
9 lbs. German Munich Malt or
6.6 lbs Pilsen Liquid Extract
2 lbs of Munich, Caramunich 45L and Melanoiden Malt
2 oz of Tettnanger Pellet Hops
Muslin Steeping and/or hop bag
Irish Moss for Kettle Clarification/Sedimentation
As with all our recipe kits, you have several options for milling, liquid or dry yeast, and with or without priming sugar.