{"id":20948,"date":"2023-09-20T09:00:43","date_gmt":"2023-09-20T09:00:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.battleface.com\/blog\/?p=19397"},"modified":"2024-02-06T11:33:19","modified_gmt":"2024-02-06T11:33:19","slug":"vegan-plant-based-oktoberfest-options","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.battleface.com\/blog\/vegan-plant-based-oktoberfest-options\/","title":{"rendered":"Vegan Wiesn! Plant-based Oktoberfest options"},"content":{"rendered":"Approx read: <\/span> 3<\/span> mins<\/span><\/span>

You don’t have to gnaw a pig knuckle to celebrate Bavarian culture at Oktoberfest<\/h2>\n

Vegan options abound at Munich’s famous festival<\/h3>\n

Oktoberfest isn’t just for carnivores. Let’s explore some vegan treats that fill the tank before you hit the tankards.<\/p>\n

Beer<\/h4>\n

Munich breweries at the festival proudly adhere to the Rheinheitsgebot<\/em> of 1516, which limits beer ingredients to barley, hops, water. Stick to the local brew and you\u2019re in the clear.<\/p>\n

Avoid novelty beers, which may be sweetened with honey or include clarifying and stabilising agents that contain animal products: isinglass, gelatin, and egg whites. Not sure? Ask!<\/p>\n

Free water<\/h4>\n

The only thing purer than freshly brewed local beer is Munich\u2019s water, available on tap for free at four sites throughout the festival grounds. Look for the word Trinkwasserbrunnen<\/em>. Note: glass bottles are verboten<\/em>.<\/p>\n

\"pretzel<\/a>Snacks<\/h4>\n

Brezn<\/em> (pretzels) Kartoffelpuffer<\/em> (potato pancakes) and sauerkraut provide a hearty accompaniment to a refreshing litre of cheer. Pick up a paper cone of freshly roasted, sugared almonds – gebrannte Mandeln –<\/em> or try out other roasted nuts.
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Like any festival worth its salt, Oktoberfest elevates all things fried. Look for spiral-cut potatoes, always a winner.<\/p>\n

Traditional fare<\/h4>\n

Start the day with a twist on the traditional breakfast at the Hofbr\u00e4u-Festzelt<\/a>: a flagon of Hofbr\u00e4u Oktoberfestbier<\/em> and vegan Wei\u00dfwurst, <\/em>a plant-based sausage.<\/p>\n

Keeping things sausage-based, head over to the Paulaner tent for vegan currywurst, mit <\/em>(with) or ohne<\/em> (without) sweet, tangy sauce.<\/p>\n

Though when translated the word seems the antithesis of any vegan food, Franzls Leberk\u00e4s Speiserei\u2019s meatless Leberk\u00e4se <\/em>option delivers.<\/p>\n

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Non-traditional fare<\/h4>\n

The L\u00f6wenbr\u00e4uzelt\u2019s savoury vegan strudel<\/a> provides fuel for a day of dancing, drinking and singing, with a tomato ragout and chanterelle mushrooms.<\/p>\n

Nosh on medallions of quinoa with herbed vegetables or a crispy polenta dish at Festzelt Pschorr Br\u00e4urosl<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Also-rans: kebabs, wraps, salads, pasta, soups and sweets.<\/p>\n

Tips<\/h4>\n

2023\u2019s Oktoberfest runs daily from 16 September through 3 October. Visit off-peak to increase your chances of getting into a tent without a reservation: early in the week or Sunday evenings.<\/p>\n

Purses and backpacks can be no larger than 20x15x10 centimetres<\/p>\n

Fill those bags with cash in small denominations and lots of coins. While some vendors accept mobile payment, cash is still K\u00f6nig<\/em>. If you see a sign that says Nur Bargeld,<\/em> it means Cash Only.<\/p>\n

As a courtesy to vendors – and to avoid the stinkeye – pay with small notes and coins.<\/p>\n

Don\u2019t expect the chump change back for a beer, between \u20ac12.60 and \u20ac14.90. Beer servers assume this is a tip. Don’t be chintzy! Tip your servers!<\/p>\n

In tents, you\u2019re paying for the seat, not the booze. Expect to shell out around 10 euros for water. Outside food and bevvies aren\u2019t allowed in the tents.<\/p>\n

Free water stations are right next to the toilets. If attending with a friend, divide and conquer- the quickest to gain or expel can switch places with a thirsty (or bursting) pal in the other queue.<\/p>\n

Have a peek at tent menu options on the official Oktoberfest site<\/a> beforehand. Most offer at least one vegan option.<\/p>\n

For grab-and-go nibbles, the Speiserei (food stalls) outside the tents deliver the best value for your budget.<\/p>\n

You can bring your own snacks to the open-air beer gardens, but there\u2019s a strict ban on BYOB, including water. (Again, you\u2019re paying for the seat)<\/p>\n

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Ein Prosit<\/em><\/h4>\n

Finally, here are the words to a drinking song you\u2019ll hear everywhere. The gist: it\u2019s a toast to good times. Don\u2019t worry about the pronunciation now, you can work on it the 20-30 times a day you hear it at the festival. Avoid eye contact during the final toast at your peril: an averted gaze guarantees bad sex for 7 years.<\/p>\n

Ein Prosit, ein Prosit<\/em>
\nDer Gem\u00fctlichkeit<\/em>
\nEin Prosit, ein Prosit<\/em>
\nDer Gem\u00fctlichkeit<\/em><\/p>\n

Oans, zwoa, drei, Gsuffa!<\/em><\/p>\n

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Beyond green beer \u2013 St Pat\u2019s Day 6 ways<\/span><\/em><\/a><\/h3>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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