The famous Green Day song – Wake Me Up When September Ends is what I always tell people when asked about my birthday, which falls on the 1st of October.

Coincidentally, this also marks one of the most happening month on the calendar, for it signifies the celebration of Oktoberfest here in Malaysia! This year, we have Paulaner as the official beer, tastefully served in a 1-liter Ceramic Oktoberfest mug (more on this mug later.)

Oktoberfest Malaysia celebration

GAB is celebrating with a series of themed parties all across Malaysia with Tiger, Guinness, Heineken, and as mentioned, the Paulaner Oktoberfest Bier, brewed exclusively only for Oktoberfest season.

we had great fun at previous Oktoberfest parties, expect the same this year!
we had great fun at previous Oktoberfest parties, expect the same this year!

Expect many evenings of good food and beer from around the world, great fun contests, promotions and activities as well.

The limited Oktoberfest 1-liter mug that comes with a metal lid is yours to keep when you get the official Paulaner Oktoberfest Bier, but reserve yours early for it is well, a limited edition. I think it’ll go well with my previous Oktoberfest 1-liter glasses.

 

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official Paulaner Oktoberfest Bier
official Paulaner Oktoberfest Bier

Now you may ask, what makes the official Paulaner Oktoberfest Bier different from the “ordinary” Paulaner?

Well, for one, the Oktoberfest edition is a lager instead of a wheat beer; and at 13% proof (about 6% alcohol), it is also slightly stronger than the usual variant.

Oktoberfest 2013

In fact, all Oktoberfest are approximately 13% proof, and must be brewed within the city limits of Munich and must also conform to the Reinheitsgebot or Bavarian Purity Law which strictly governs the production of beer in Germany by limiting the ingredients that can be used.

Paulaner was first brewed by the monks from the Paulaner monastery in 1634, but still considered one of the youngest Oktoberfest beers standing at “only” 380 years young.

Oktoberfest with Paulaner

If you’re interested in the history of Oktoberfest, read on:

Oktoberfest Facts & Figures

  1. This celebration initially started as wedding celebration in 1810 to commemorate the union between Crown Prince Ludwig (who later became King Ludwig I) and Princess Therese of Saxe-Hildburghausen at Theresienwiese (translated as Therese’s meadow / field) – it is for this reason that Oktoberfest is referred to by Germans as ‘die Wiesn’ or ‘the field’
  2. Through the years, Oktoberfest celebrations have had a number of different elements and activities, including horse races, street parades (in traditional costumes), live music, dancing and of course the appreciation of authentic Munich-brewed beer.
  3. Currently, Oktoberfest is a truly global celebration with almost 7 million visitors consuming over 7 million litres of beer and more than half a million chickens throughout the celebration (based on 2011 figures), which lasts between 16 – 18 days from the middle of September to the first Sunday of October.
  4. For 2013, the Oktoberfest festival proper will run from 21 September 2013 to October 6 2013 – a total of 16 days of culture, cuisine and beers

Have you had your October fun?

Check out https://www.facebook.com/OktoberfestMY for more fun events and exciting promotions

The end of September leads to one thing – Oktoberfest Malaysia
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6 thoughts on “The end of September leads to one thing – Oktoberfest Malaysia

  • October 9, 2013 at 11:17 am
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    Beers~ ~ 😀 but Penang is little quiet as compared to KL, we do have events here but not as grand as KL’s

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    • October 15, 2013 at 12:06 pm
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      Ken: come to KL! haha

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  • October 12, 2013 at 10:34 pm
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    Had no idea that Oktoberfest was also celebrated in Malaysia. Impressive that they also have Paulaner beer. Do people also dress up? I’m fortunate enough to live in Munich and enjoy it, especially the silly dances.

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    • October 15, 2013 at 2:57 pm
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      Laurel: we celebrate everything in Malaysia!

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  • October 26, 2013 at 7:09 pm
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    May I know the Oktoberfest event schedule in KL tonight?

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    • October 27, 2013 at 8:21 pm
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      Eunice: ah, sorry to have replied this too late.

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