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“If only there was a sea of ​​beer...” How to organize a beer party.

We are used to the fact that a glass of beer is an invariable attribute for football fans or teenage parties, but the foamy drink has much greater potential. Light, dark, unfiltered, lively - it is worthy to become the main trump card of your party. To make sure everything goes better than Oktoberfest, follow our tips! Zavodila presents you with a detailed scenario for holding a beer party. Go …

Who is coming for “Klinsky”? We issue invitations.

You can invite your friends to the holiday using bright cards with recognizable attributes of a beer festival: glasses, barrels, pretzels. A great idea would be to create coasters for mugs with your own print - this way guests will also receive small souvenirs. Another option is to put an invitation label on your beer bottle. Your guests will definitely thank you!

Shepherdess and hunter. Choosing an image.

Costumes for such an event are very easy to choose. You don’t have to buy anything special - most likely, all the necessary elements are already in your closet, you just need to arrange them correctly.

Meeting point

This is the most important question. Further organization depends on the choice of location. Of course, the best place for such a case would be a country house. It’s not for nothing that it’s in the open air in Europe. If the weather or time of year does not allow it, then the fun will be just as good indoors. It’s not the place that makes the holiday, but the other way around.

The most common beer evenings are:

1. in a beer restaurant or pub,
2. in sauna,
3. in the country,
4. Outdoors.

The first option is simple and convenient. It is suitable for those who do not want to deal with styling the event and selecting attributes. Everything has already been done as it should be. All that remains is to stock up on a good mood.

In other cases, you will have to work hard. It will take a lot of ingenuity, imagination, and time, but with maximum effort, you will be able to surprise even a picky guest.

Entourage

Any theme party needs to be given the right color – in this case, Bavarian. Anything that adds national spirit and flavor will do.

Ordering dishes

Germany has dozens of delicious dishes that are worth trying. Each region boasts its own special delicacy, so the choice of delicacies is simply huge.

You can ask for a menu using the phrase:

In the menu you will see the following sections:

To place an order, use the following phrases:

There is a high probability that when choosing dishes you will get confused:

If after all the dishes you have eaten (and in Germany they are usually very filling) you still have room for dessert, here is a list of words that will be useful for you to order it:

For dessert, don't forget to order tea ( der Tee ) or coffee ( der Kaffee ).

Space decoration

Be sure to use beer-related items:

• beer cans,
• themed posters,
• balloons in the shape of mugs,
• homemade garlands,
• strong wooden furniture.

The map of Germany and state symbols - the coat of arms and flag - will become an excellent photo zone. Pictures taken against such a background will remind you of the holiday for a long time.

A little history

It is believed that the birthday of Oktoberfest dates back to October 12, 1810 - it was on this day that Crown Prince Ludwig married Princess Theresa of Saxony-Hildburghaus, on the occasion of which he threw a grand celebration.
Long - celebrated widely and for almost a week, with abundant treats, meat, beer, wine, festivities, races and games. Those invited and participating liked the event so much that a decision was immediately made: from now on, Oktoberfest will be held annually! Since then, the festival has actually been held every year (with rare exceptions related to objective reasons - for example, Germany’s participation in wars). Over time, the scale of Oktoberfest grew and grew, and today it is the largest folk festival ever held anywhere. By the way, beer is essentially not the main component of the holiday, although the stereotypical opinion has taken root among us so much that in our minds this German festival is associated primarily with this drink.

Ingredients:

2-3 medium sized potatoes; 1/2 onion; 1 tsp. salt; 1 egg; ground black pepper, nutmeg; vegetable oil for frying.

Wash the potatoes, peel them and grate them. Place the resulting mass in a clean cloth, squeeze out the juice properly - into a bowl, not into the sink. Place the potatoes in a convenient salad bowl. We wait a couple of minutes until the starch settles, and carefully pour the juice without starch into the grated potatoes. Three onions, add salt, pepper and nutmeg, break the egg. Mix.

Fry the round pancakes on both sides in a well-heated frying pan in vegetable oil until golden brown. Place the finished pancakes on disposable paper towels and serve with hot apple sauce or, if desired, sprinkled with... cinnamon! Tip: When you want some experimentation and variety, try adding some finely chopped rosemary to your potato dough. Incredibly delicious!

Wash the meat, chop it into small pieces of a convenient size, rub them with a mixture of salt, pepper, cumin, marjoram and chopped garlic. Leave to marinate for at least 1 hour (or better yet, overnight in the refrigerator).

Grease a baking sheet with vegetable oil and place pieces of meat skin side down on top. Place the baking sheet in an oven preheated to 150 degrees for 1 hour. After this, take out a baking sheet, turn the pieces of meat over to the other side up, lay out onions, carrots, celery, a head of garlic, and parsley root. Put it back in the oven, increase the temperature to 170 degrees and every 5-7 minutes we look inside and pour beer over the meat. We play like this for half an hour, then take out the baking sheet, carefully remove the bones, transfer the vegetables to a dish, increase the temperature to 230 degrees and bake the meat for another 15 minutes, after which we turn off the oven and leave the pork inside for another half hour.

Slice, pour over the resulting juice, serve with sauerkraut, potato salad and beer.

Advice: when baking root vegetables, try not to peel them first - this is exactly what real German housewives do, who believe that onion skins and peels of celery and carrots give the sauce in which the meat is baked a unique rich flavor.

Desserts for Oktoberfest

Dessert lovers can be advised to make glazed almonds in sugar, donuts or the famous Black Forest cake. At least these sweets can be found on the Munich Festival grounds, so let them be the starting point for your confectionery delights for the Oktoberfest menu.

Table setting

Blue and white checkered or diamond-patterned tablecloths are a Bavarian tradition. They are supplemented with napkins of appropriate colors. Keep everything simple:

• clay dishes,
• large mugs made of glass or ceramics,
• old style dishes.

Suitable decorations include vases with straw bouquets, candles in the shape of beer bottles or glasses, coasters - stands for beer mugs.

A wooden beer barrel decorated with flowers will be the highlight of the program.

Payment

Usually, the one who invites the company to dinner is the one who pays. If you decide to pay separately, please also inform the waiter:

Not all establishments accept card payments, so just in case, make sure you have das Bargeld (cash) with you or ask the waiter if they accept cards:

In Germany, you always leave a tip; often it is already included in the bill and amounts to 10-15% of the amount. If you pay in cash and want to leave change as a tip, say:

Don't leave a tip on the table, make sure your waiter takes the money, otherwise he or she may never get it.

If you decide to have breakfast in a cafe in Germany, take a look at what the Germans consider the ideal breakfast. From the video you will learn what people usually have for breakfast and how their favorite dishes are prepared in Germany.

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Dress code

Part of every styled party is having a dress code. Compliance with it by every guest is mandatory. Bavarian national costumes will undoubtedly add a special charm to the holiday.

Men's suit includes:

• knee-length or 3/4 pants,
• gaiters,
• frock coat,
• hat with feathers,
• shirt,
• vest,
• suspender.

Female:

• blouse,
• fluffy skirt,
• apron,
• a vest resembling a corset.

The color scheme can be any. But recently, the white and blue color combination has been especially popular. It’s not easy to create such outfits yourself, so it’s worth renting.

If you can’t find suits, then ordinary everyday clothes will be an alternative:

• jeans, T-shirt and sneakers.

Even lovers of glamorous stilettos or prim classics should abandon their usual wardrobe. Things should be comfortable and not restrict movement.

Oktoberfest today

In general, Oktoberfest is a huge festival in scope, which includes costumed processions and performances, parades, special ceremonies and animated performances. On the territory of Theresa's Meadow (the area where the festival is held), beer tents are erected (by the way, exclusively from Munich breweries), stalls with all kinds of food are set up, attractions, flea circuses, contests and competitions are organized.

There are police and a lost and found office on the territory, “family days” are organized for tourists with children, performances by singers and musicians and crossbow shooting competitions are organized. The scale is amazing! 26 hectares, 6 million guests, 6 million liters of beer, almost 100 roasted bulls, over 350 souvenir shops, 12,000 workers and staff - a festival equal to Oktoberfest does not yet exist!

Invitations

The venue and dress code have been decided. It's time to get started on the invitations. They will tell guests about the theme.

A coaster is suitable for this - a cardboard stand for a beer glass.

If it already has a logo, then simply write the date, time and place on the back. If the coaster is clean, then you have the opportunity to use your imagination to design it to your taste.

Another option would be a beer bottle or mug. Order blank labels from the nearest printing house, write information about the upcoming party on them, and stick them up. Such an invitation will become an exclusive souvenir. It will remind you of a great time for a long time.

If the above options seem too extravagant, then you can get by with postcards. But don’t make things too easy for yourself. Postcards should also have a twist and speak to the theme. If these are not available for sale, then making them to order will not be difficult.

Suits

If you are planning a costume party in Oktoberfest style, it is better to prepare in advance and choose one of your favorite looks!

Treats

Since the main thing at a Bavarian party was, is and will be beer, everything needs to be adjusted to it. A huge selection of all kinds of crackers, chips and nuts will be provided by a specialized store. We just purchase the required quantity.

Next, you need to think about what to cook yourself. The beer party menu can include:

• hot dishes - sausages, fried or smoked wings, pork sausages, French fries.
• snacks - sandwiches, grilled vegetables, cheese slices, shrimp, pita rolls with various fillings.
• Pretzels are traditional German pretzels made from salted dough.
• salads - suitable with seafood,
• fish is something you can’t do without. Squid rings, slices, caviar and even the simplest roach.

There are many delicious recipes for cooking dishes that go well with beer. Among them, everyone will find something to surprise guests with. The main thing is not to be afraid to experiment.

Beer and nothing else

The Bavarian party is a celebration of beer. And of course, it is precisely this that should reign this evening. You should not buy other alcoholic drinks, especially strong ones. Adding them to a lot of foam will turn the holiday into a drinking party. The variety of types allows you to limit yourself to just this drink.

Beer happens:

1. light,
2. dark,
3. filtered,
4. unfiltered,
5. with flavoring additives,
6. varying degrees of strength.

Among all the diversity, everyone will find something to their liking. But among the guests there will definitely be someone who doesn’t like beer. They should be offered a beer cocktail. For example, mixing Sprite and beer in a 1:1 ratio. Garnish the glass with a slice of lemon or a sprig of mint.

Ready-made quest scenarios ⇓

Here are a few more details that will allow guests to immerse themselves in the party atmosphere both outdoors and indoors:

• German flags and paraphernalia;
• “Oktoberfest” sign at the entrance;
• white and blue balloons;
• slogans and quotes about the benefits of a foamy drink;
• Soviet themed posters (remember all those famous phrases like “Wait for the foam to settle, demand full filling”?)
• a pair of wooden barrels;
• vases filled with beer caps;
• empty bottles in which you can put candles - they will make excellent candlesticks;
• garlands in the form of paper glasses with foam;
• pretzels and gingerbread cookies beautifully arranged on plates.

Consider an option with a bar counter and cooling of beer drinks. If the party is taking place in the yard or indoors, you can creatively use a large container, adapt it for ice and place bottles of beer in it. A large basin, bathtub, barbecue, or metal tank is suitable as such a container. Thanks to this serving, your guests won’t have to run to the refrigerator. This design will also look very creative and brutal.

Meat without beer - money down the drain! We are preparing the menu.

Beer plate lovers will have a blast! Prepare a variety of snacks: pita bread, chips, basturma, croutons, french fries, canapés, cheese balls, onion rings - in general, everything you have enough imagination for. The main dish is baked chicken, sausages, and pork knuckle - a traditional Oktoberfest delicacy. It should be served with different sauces. Sausages, salads, grilled fish and pizza may also be present on the table. Good news: you don’t have to worry about serving. Serve the food on regular flat plates, as you would at a picnic. For dessert, we recommend apple strudel or chocolate pie.

You can also make several stands that imitate a fair and fill them with all sorts of things - cookies, bracelets, flags and pretzels. The highlight of the program, of course, should be beer. Prepare several types of foamy drink - let each guest choose one to suit their taste. If suddenly someone in your party doesn’t drink, lemonade will help out. It can also be poured into a glass, so as not to spoil the general photos with the main attribute of the party. The bottles should have festively decorated Oktoberfest-style labels with the name of the beer type. Or for those who are especially keen, there is an alternative - to make a bottling machine using a wine tap and a barrel, or even use a samovar for this purpose. An important element of proper beer serving is the glassware. Think about which option is closer to you - massive mugs with large handles or elegant glasses with straws.

Entertainment with beer

When preparing a beer party, you need to remember that this is a holiday, not a gathering in front of the TV. Depending on what kind of company is going, you need to select competitions and entertainment.

It makes sense to focus on those fun activities that are associated with the theme of the evening. However, you should not fanatically get carried away with high-speed drinking of alcohol and similar pleasures. This will put some guests out of action prematurely. What scenario should you prepare and how to attract guests?

Intellectual competitions

1. You can conduct intellectual quizzes on knowledge of the history of beer and Bavarian traditions.
2. Spending a little time, pick up a lot of thematic riddles on the Internet.
3. Having created a selection of beer-themed songs, play “Guess the Melody.”

Active entertainment

Testing your knowledge about beer is certainly fun. But it’s better to focus on active games. Here are some ideas:

“Throwing Rings” It’s easy to prepare for this competition. Cut out rings from colored cardboard. Place empty beer bottles at a distance. Participants are asked to put as many rings on them as possible. Whoever scored the most points won. The rules can be adjusted and changed during the game, depending on the wishes of the players.

“Taster” The mugs are filled with beer of different varieties and brands. Contestants need to taste what is poured and where. The one who guesses the most wins. A T-shirt with the inscription “I know a lot about beer” is perfect as a prize.

“The most sober” By the middle of the evening, when the guests are a little drunk, an accuracy competition is appropriate. The participants' task is to get the bottle cap into the glass. Not everyone will succeed, but that's where the fun lies. This game will test those present not only for accuracy, but also for sobriety.

How to organize a beer party at home or outdoors

Gatherings with beer, salted fish and crackers are soulful, but ordinary. Foreigners hold entire festivals in honor of the foamy beer, but we bought a bottle of beer, sat in the garage with a fish... Where is the holiday? It's time to take everything into our own hands, otherwise we'll just sit on the bench with seeds, washing the seeds for our friends.

Organizing a party: the basics of a successful beer party

Each holiday has its own scenario. There is alcohol and a special snack for everyone, but the fun doesn’t stop there. Everything has its own little tricks that will add variety to home gatherings with beer. Let's look at the general rules and at the same time find answers to standard questions.

The meeting place cannot be changed: where to hold the party

If the season and weather permit, it is best to hold the event at the dacha, in a country house or on a picnic. It’s not for nothing that open-air beer festivals are held in Europe. You can also book a table or even rent a room in a restaurant or bar, but such a party can also be held at home - this way you will save a lot of money. In fun, it is not the territory that is important, but the general atmosphere and mood.

How to organize a party

First you need to prepare an event plan. It’s not a fact that everything will go like clockwork, so it’s worth thinking about backup options that will amuse your guests. To do this, several conditions must be met:

• a lot of beer, and no other alcoholic drinks;
• beer attributes in the design of the table and room;
• properly selected menu;
• themed (beer) games and entertainment.

If you follow these rules, your beer party will be successful and fun.

Decorating the room: following the style of the party

The external attributes of a beer festival are the decoration, table setting, and clothing of those gathered. Each of these points needs to be given due attention. After all, it is much more interesting to walk with a group in a place where you can relax than in a boring restaurant.

How to decorate a room for a beer party?

You can use balloons in the shape of beer mugs or bottles as decorations. You can make garlands from multi-colored beer cans, which are best hung along the walls and under the ceiling. Interesting slogans about beer, from which you can make banners similar to advertising banners, will not be out of place.

How to set a table for a beer party?

It is better to choose a tablecloth and napkins in the Bavarian style (blue and white checkered patterns or diamonds), and use only special mugs or glasses for beer as the main attributes. Coasters are required - stands for mugs. Place a beer keg or a large dish with appetizers: crayfish and shrimp in the center of the table.

What to wear to a party?

The clothing of the event participants assumes a loose, youth-sports style. No suits, ties, evening dresses or diamonds.

Setting the table: stocking up on snacks

At a beer party they drink only beer, and in addition to the usual (already boring) crackers and chips, the menu can include:

• hot dishes: fried sausages, chicken wings, sausages, braised cabbage with pork knuckle, fried potatoes;
• snacks: crayfish, shrimp, cheese, croutons, sandwiches, vegetables and fish in batter, meat rolls;
• salads: vinaigrettes with fish and herring, salads with seafood;
• dough products: salted biscuits, strudel with meat, cheese straws.

Paying tribute to tradition, add nuts, chips, croutons. For a change, try making your own beer croutons. Cut the rye bread into small cubes and fry in hot vegetable oil. For piquancy, add pepper, garlic or dry spices.

There are a lot of different recipes for cooking dishes that go well with beer. You can find and choose what you like best. The main thing is not to be afraid to experiment.

Beer entertainment: how to excite guests

The entertainment depends on the type of company that gathers at the beer party. You can hold intellectual quizzes, funny games, fun competitions. Here are some of them:

Quiz “Beer polymath”

Guests are invited to answer questions related to geography, the history of beer, and beer traditions. Here is a sample list of questions: “What is a beer bottle?”, “Where was the world’s largest beer mug made?”, “What is the name of the top label of a beer bottle?”, “How much does a beer cap weigh?”

Competition for two: “Literball”

The first contestant takes one sip of beer, the next – two. Then the first - three, the second - four. This continues until one of them refuses the next portion of beer. It is better to use light drinks, as they contain less alcohol. Otherwise, the party may not go as planned.

Ice Beer Competition

Beer is frozen in advance. The size of the ice cube should be such that it fits in your mouth without the risk of choking. There is a coin inside each piece. The task of the competition participants is to dissolve the ice to free the coin. The fastest one wins.

Beer Tasting Competition

Beer of different varieties and brands is poured into several mugs. Participants must taste what kind of beer it is and in which mug it is in. The winner is the one who guessed the most. As a prize, you can give a T-shirt with the inscription “Best Beer Connoisseur.”

You can also compare beer bellies and compete in the number of compliments you can come up with for beer. A competition to quickly empty a beer glass will also come in handy. You can have an accuracy competition by throwing coins into mugs or throwing light rings on bottles. And no one has canceled the well-known game of spin the bottle. At a beer party you can play anything, the main thing is to have the main attribute: a foamy drink.

Please note: when planning your event, remember that not all guests will want to participate in competitions. So come up with something special that your bored friends can do. You can put a large TV in the room (borrow from friends if you don’t have one), scatter pillows on the floor, and turn on a movie. A beer party can be timed to coincide with a football match. Then you won’t need to prepare a script – everyone will have fun anyway.

The finale of such a holiday should be the coronation. Choose a beer king and queen by secret or open vote. But no matter who is chosen, the real queen will be the hostess who managed to organize such an interesting, fun and tasty beer party!

Music

It's hard to imagine a party without music. The beer festival is no exception. You can, of course, invite artists to perform live traditional national tunes. But this is for those whose budget allows.

1. It’s easier to pick up perky Bavarian melodies on the Internet and organize a flash mob for them.
2. Guests will also enjoy the competition for the best dance.
3. Ethnic music will be a wonderful background throughout the evening and will add additional color to the atmosphere.

When thinking through the scenario, it is worth considering that not all guests will want to participate in quizzes. For such people it is worth creating a television zone. Set up a large screen and surround it with a ton of comfortable cushions. A competent selection of films or programs will not let you get bored.

This party format is suitable for any occasion. This is how you can celebrate a birthday, corporate event, New Year or promotion. Even a Bavarian-style wedding will look luxurious. But this is only suitable for those who are especially brave, those who are not afraid to step out of the standard framework.

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Ende Mai hat mein Bruder Peter seinen Geburtstag. Er möchte eine große Party für seine Bekannte und Freunde organisieren. Er hat entschieden, ca. 20 Personen einzuladen. Diese Party wird in seinem Sommerhaus am letzten Maiwochenende stattfinden.

My brother Peter has a birthday at the end of May. He wants to organize a big party for his friends and acquaintances. He decided to invite about twenty people. This party will take place at his summer country house on the last weekend in May.

Peter wird für das Essen selbst sorgen. Er möchte Orangen, Äpfel, Weintrauben, Birnen, Erdbeeren, Pfirsiche, Bananen und Kiwi kaufen. Obst muss nur gewaschen werden, danach wird es einfach in großen Schalen serviert. Was Gemüse anbetrifft, so hat er sich für Gurken, Tomaten, Paprika und verschiedene Kräuter entschieden. Natürlich wird eine ausreichende Menge Weiß- u Schwarzbrot besorgt.

Peter will take care of the food himself. He wants to buy oranges, apples, grapes, pears, strawberries, peaches, bananas and kiwis. The fruits just need to be washed, after which they can simply be served on large dishes. As for vegetables, he chose cucumbers, tomatoes, sweet peppers and various herbs. Of course, a sufficient amount of white and black bread will be purchased.

Mein Bruder hat eine sehr schöne große Gartenlaube, wo er Barbecue machen möchte. Hier wird uns kein Regen stören, obwohl wir alle hoffen, dass das Wetter schön sein wird. Peter kauft zehn Kilo Schweinefleisch und ich werde das Fleisch für Barbecue vorbereiten. Ich werde es in Portionsstücke schneiden und am Vorabend einlegen. Das kann ich sehr gut machen, weil ich viele gute Rezepte kenne.

My brother has a very nice large garden gazebo in which he wants to have a barbecue. No rain will stop us here, although we all hope the weather will be fine. Peter will buy ten kilograms of pork, and I will prepare the meat for the barbecue. I'll cut it into portions and marinate it the night before. I know how to do this well because I know a lot of successful recipes.

Nach dem Essen wird es getanzt, Karaoke gesungen und gespielt. Ich bin sicher, es wird eine unvergessliche Party sein!

After the meal we will dance, sing karaoke and play. I'm sure it will be an unforgettable party!

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