Ziggy Zaggy, Ziggy Zaggy, Hoy, Hoy, Hoy!
This is the euphoric cry that echoes through the fest halls when Oktoberfest revellers are called upon by the oompah band to lift and clink their filled steins and then yell, “ein Prosit der Gemütlichkeit” (a toast to friendliness and good cheer). The original Oktoberfest, celebrated first in 1810, and to this day the biggest in the world, takes place in Munich, Germany. The very same beer that must be brewed within the city limits of Munich is available for enjoyment, and purchase at your local LCBO outlet. It’s a seasonal release for a limited time only, so don’t hesitate to purchase a few extra bottles. At 6.3 % alc./vol., it’s stronger than most mainstream beers that clock in at the 5% range. Bright gold in colour with rich aromas of bread, it has a long citrus and dried hay accented finish. The Beverage Testing Institute gave it 93 points and an “Exceptional” rating. Visit your favourite local deli and pick up some sausages, buns, mustard and sauerkraut and celebrate your own family Oktoberfest.