Oktoberfest season is upon us, and while many craft beer fans would love to erase an important bucket list item by attending the Oktoberfest in Munich, Germany, there is an excellent alternative close to home. It’s the Paulaner Brewery and Restaurant in New York City, the only American brewing location for this beloved German brewery.
Paulaner is a household name among craft beer fans. German in origin and with over 375 years of brewing history under its belt, Paulaner is one of the most recognized names in German beer and it is also one of only six breweries pouring beer at the Oktoberfest in Munich. This makes Paulaner and its Manhattan operations the ideal location for an American version of the largest beer festival in the world. Paulaner brewmaster Justin Meyers enthusiastically agrees, noting that the beer brewed at the New York City based Paulaner is about as close as you can get to the real thing.
“Only one place in Manhattan will offer fresh brewed Oktoberfest beer – something that every beer lover must experience!” says Meyers.
Paulaner’s New York City operation will recreate the Oktoberfest so widely revered in Germany with a tapping of Paulaner Oktoberfest beer on September 17, which happens to be the same opening day of the Munich Oktoberfest. The Manhattan brewery/restaurant will continue to serve Oktoberfest until October 30. In addition to the delicious, authentic beer, patrons can enjoy a full Bavarian menu, Bavarian music, and more inside the walls of this little piece of Germany right in New York City. Meyers emphasizes the authenticity of the American Oktoberfest experience and again stresses that this is an experience not to miss.
“For 2016, a full-bodied, pleasant taste with a hint of malty sweetness characterizes Paulaner’s bottom fermented Oktoberfest Beer,” says Meyers. “It pairs beautifully with the hearty dishes served in the fall season. Fresh brewed Oktoberfest beer is something that every beer lover must experience. With just 6% alcohol content, the pleasure of the beer and festivities go a long way!”
Chef Daniel Kill, a native of Bavaria, is ready to tantalize the taste buds of guests with an extensive menu of German foods and sides. Here is a sampling of what you can expect at Paulaner USA:
- Mini Meatloaf with potato-cucumber salad
- Whole Roasted Duck with pretzel dumplings and braised red cabbage
- Sauerbraten with braised red cabbage and spätzle
- Wiesnhendl, a half Roasted Chicken with fries
- Obazda and Pretzel, a creamy Camembert cheese made with Paulaner Weissbier, red onions, and house-made pickles.
- House Smoked Trout Crêpe with Granny Smith apples and red onion
- Steak Tartare Cone with horseradish mousse
- Bratwurst Bite with spicy shallot mustard
- Whole Roasted Suckling Pig
- Bavarian Burgers with sauerkraut and spicy mustard on a pretzel bun
- Rösti & House Cured Salmon with crème fraîche and herbs.
- Barley Risotto with butternut squash
- Seasonal Veggie Spätzle
And let’s not forget dessert:
- Seasonal Fruit Strudel with vanilla sauce
- Chocolate Cake with whipped cream
- Apple Fritter with cinnamon sugar
- Lemon Crêpe filled with seasonal fruit
- Seasonal Strudel Apple Fritters
- Sweet Buns with vanilla sauce
- Semolina Dumplings with port wine fig sauce
The above is just a sampling of the amazing food items served at Paulaner, many of which complement Paulaner Oktoberfest or one of several other Paulaner beers to near perfection. It’s just like a visit to the Munich Oktoberfest and Chef Daniel Kill says it’s a great way to get into the spirit of the season.
“All the dishes for Oktoberfest are traditional Bavarian fare that would be featured in the beer tents in Munich – and yet they are not only associated just with the Oktoberfest season,” says Kill. “It’s the equivalent of the specialness of enjoying the whole turkey dinner at Thanksgiving – it’s the expected menu, yet it’s also special to enjoy a turkey dinner with all the trimmings at other times of the year as well.”
Paulaner is located at 265 Bowery, New York, NY. Reservations can be made at info@paulanernyc.com; by visiting http://www.paulanernyc.com/reservations; or by calling (212) 780-0300 from 12pm – 11pm daily. It’s the next best thing to an actual visit to Munich so if you happen to be in the New York City area, or feel like a weekend getaway, consider a stop at Paulaner, New York, located in Lower Manhattan. Authentic German beer, music, food, and atmosphere await so book your trip today, and celebrate the season of Oktoberfest here in the USA.
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