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Celebrations are incomplete without a glass of chilled beer and some delicious meals filled with compatible foods. Whether it’s the Christmas dinner night or late-night house party, beer and food make any occasion brighter. One way to experience the greatness of beer and food is to attend any of the innumerable beer festivals all over the globe. These festivals happen at different times of the year and while any beer festival has its merits, some are truly unforgettable. Every beer-lover wishes to attend these popular events at least once in their lifetime.

Keep reading to know the top beer festivals that you must not miss out on during your entire life.

1.  Oktoberfest

Oktoberfest is one of the largest beer festivals and carnivals occurring all over the globe. Every year, Munich, Germany holds the biggest festival offering cold brew and mouth-watering delicacies. More than six million people visit this festival annually in October. You can enjoy versatile beers, meet ecstatic individuals from German breweries, and enjoy never-ending fun while on the premises of Munich. Also, the festival takes place for 16 to 18 days and offers parades, along with good food to the visitors. What adds to the frolic is the music that makes every traveler roll.

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• Make sure to arrive early as the queues for beer start as early as 8 am. Along with this, you can enjoy traditional German cultures and food.

• Delicacies mostly revolve around the meat dishes prepared traditionally. You can enjoy the most suitable brew with this dish.

2.  Great American Beer Festival

Denver hosts one of the most highly attended beer festivals all over the globe. Great American Beer Festival, held in the Colorado National Convention Center, is a beer festival that you need to experience at least once. Thousands of beer-lovers visit this place for the versatile beer varieties that the festival officers. You can choose amongst the 4000+ American beers served. What’s even better is that the festival has a competition that ranks the best beers and awards gold, silver, or bronze medals. So, take your roof rack accessories and place the luggage to embark upon the journey towards this ecstatic carnival in Denver.

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• Popular celebrities lead the festival and boost the energy levels of the visitors from all over the world. Also, the festival holds a brewery competition with different ranks based on various taste and quality aspects.

• You can try the finest beers coming from the top-notch breweries here. Also, don’t forget to pair it up with Denver’s popular food.

3.  Montreal Beer Festival

The popular Montreal Beer Festival is held every year in the Place Bonaventure. You can try the versatile beer varieties ranging from more than 600 breweries in this festival. The festival mainly features South American beers that will leave you craving for more. Also, you can expect the festival in the summer season, i.e. June to be precise. In case you’re interested in knowing the procedure and history of beer-making, there’s abundant opportunity to learn. You can go to the Montreal Beer School and attend the beer workshops to know the production as well as the history of the beer.

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• Along with the beer-tasting experience, you can learn and increase your knowledge about the production and maintenance of the beers. The experts in the festival also teach you how to properly smell, taste, and identify the perfect beer.

• Unique beers like chocolate beer paired up with some kangaroo meat transform the appeal of this festival. Likewise, you can look out for the perfect delicacy amongst the innumerable available ones.

4.  Oregon Brewers Festival

The five-days of Oregon’s popular beer festival is surely something every beer-lover shouldn’t miss. You can try out around 20 different beer types while enjoying the festival’s lights and music. Held by the banks of Willamette River, the festival has more than 100 breweries in attendance This Portland-based festival also holds some exquisite demonstrations related to beer and its production. Make sure to pair your chilled brew with some chicken or meat dishes at the festival.

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• The festival has a diverse range of beers crafted with utmost perfection. Also, you can explore the natural wonders in the area, like Mt. Hood, once you’re done tasting the different beers.

• With live music, beer lessons, and delicious delicacies, this beer festival is surely a must-try. Don’t forget to enjoy the five-day-long festival with your close ones and make astonishing memories.

5.  National Winter Ales Festival

In case you like the winter atmosphere and vibes more, then get ready to enjoy this beer festival. This Britain-based festival boasts incredible Christmas vibes and beer-tasting experiences amidst the snowfall. You can taste the stout and robust beer varieties that induce a sense of warmness and comfort within. The festival occurs in January and is home to more than 300 beer varieties. Also, every beer is one of a kind and is likely to allure your taste buds. The major attraction of this festival is the beer awards that give you an insight into the best beer that you must try.

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• The festival might occur in any city belonging to Great Britain. Hence, make sure to be ready for a European Holiday this winter.

• With more than 300 beers to sample, you are certain to fulfill the beer-lover within. However, make sure to know more about the beer tasting aspects before heading out to this amazing destination.

6.  Cannstatter Volksfest

One of the largest festivals after Oktoberfest, this event occurs in Cannstatter Wasen. This ecstatic beer carnival in Germany is home to 4.2 million visitors who love beer. You can find around seven gigantic beer tents that hold the capacity of 5,000 people each. That means, more than 30 thousand people visit this festival just because of the versatile beer options it provides.

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• You can enjoy the extraordinary rides that give you adrenaline-rush and taste the most delightful beers. There are innumerable German cuisines to try, and a never-ending celebration of the wonders of beer and food.

• Beer tasting is best done at this eloquent location in Germany. You get to know about the diverse breweries and their significance in the beer production.

7.  Portland International BeerFest

Here’s the second US beer festival that is likely to leave you craving for even more beer. The Portland beer fest is one of a kind with exotic craft beers. You can also find more than 150 stout beer varieties and IPAs to taste. Held in July, this beer festival welcomes thousands of visitors looking to taste the best brews all over the globe.

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• The festival takes place in the MAP Pearl District in Oregon, Portland. Pack your bags for this July festival and don’t forget to invite others to join the fun and partake some exotic beers.

• Make sure you don’t miss the IPAs, sweet and sour ales in this annual festival.

Final Verdict

No celebration ends well without the chilled beer, great beer, delectable food, and great fun. If you’re a beer-lover, make sure to add a visit to one or more of these events and get ready to sample the delicious and savory beer varieties all over the globe. You can visit other beer festival, too, and make unforgettable memories, but the seven festivals listed here include some of the biggest and best in the world and every craft beer lover should attend at least one of them sometime in his/her lifetime.

Special thanks to Heidi Jones for contributing this Great Beer Now guest post!