Written by Rachel Gyarmati There’s just something magical about carrying out the traditions of Christmas. Whether the tradition is something unique to your family like making green chocolate chip cookies, or more common like wearing matching pajamas, we spend a whole year looking forward to them and years after looking at the pictures. Some of

Written by Rachel Gyarmati Autumn is a time to come in from the Biergarten and enjoy a hot meal inside. It’s also a time that we take stock of our year and give thanks. Internationally, this time of year carries the same tone for most. Families and friends will gather over large meals and celebrate

Written by Rachel Gyarmati With a new month comes a new Monthly Seasonal Brew here in the Bier Hall. This month’s brew is our Festbier which is an amber lager. Its spicy finish comes from the hops used during brewing. Festbier is a great way to bring in Fall. No matter what location you drink

Last time in the Biergarten Blog, we gave a rundown of the history of Oktoberfest. Long story short, what started as a royal wedding reception has grown exponentially into an annual international party. We also learned that Oktoberfest moved from being celebrated in October to accommodate the number of people who attend. That’s right…the party

One of the most sacred celebrations here at Hofbräuhaus Pittsburgh is Oktoberfest. Each year at the beginning of Fall, German communities around the world gather to eat, drink and be merry. It’s also a chance to celebrate our heritage and have some fun doing it. The crowds, bier sales, and dances associated with the lore