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5 Things: September 16

Drink to Oktoberfest this weekend!

  1. This weekend is the official start of Oktoberfest in Munich, Germany. To commemorate this great week, here are some things you can do locally this weekend for your own Oktoberfest.
  2. It’s time to put the IPA’s away and bring in fall with style with Oktoberfest beer. It is the classic must-have in any celebration of German heritage. Here is a list of great beers that you can have at your Oktoberfest.
  3. In Germany, food and beer go hand-in-hand with a meal. Each meal is designed around bringing the best out of the beer you’re drinking and vice versa. So with your beer, try some of these recipes for your celebration.
  4. German music is not accordions and yodeling anymore. To introduce you to the new music scene, here is Lena, and her new song "Taken By a Stranger." 
  5. If you feel adventurous enough, watch a German film tonight or this weekend. Here is a list of the top German language films from IMDB
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