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Christian Moerlein Celebrates Oktoberfest with a Keg Tapping

“Greater Cincinnati has so many wonderful Oktoberfest events,” declares Don Heinrich Tolzmann, President of the German-American Citizen League “We wanted to use this occasion to celebrate the start of the season.”

And really, is there a better way to start any season than with a good ‘ol fashioned keg tapping? In honor of the unofficial start of the Oktoberfest Season, Christian Moerlein Brewing Company and German-American Citizens League of Greater Cincinnati will host a ceremonial keg tapping of the seasonal Moerlein Oktoberfest. The tapping will occur as part of a social gathering on Friday, August 14 at Kopling Center (Google Map)

Mr. Manfred Schnetzer, a longtime member of the Kolping Society, will perform the honorary tapping promptly at 7pm, but the event runs from 5pm to midnight. In addition to the ceremony, Mr. Greg Hardman, President and CEO of Christian Moerlein Brewing Co., will give a brief presentation.

The event will feature live music by Die Vereinsmusikanten, German food, and the raffling of many unique items. A large stein collection will be on display with items for purchase. Moerlein Artist Jim Effler will be on hand to sign Commemorative Moerlein Oktoberfest posters. Admission and parking are both free.

If you’ve never tried Oktoberfest before, it’s delicious. Whether you can make it to the event or not, I recommend picking up a sixer to get you in the spirit.

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114th Cincinnati Deutscher Tag

Cincinnati’s 114th Deutscher Tag (German Day) weekend celebrations started with the keg tapping at the Hofbräuhaus on Wednesday night and will continue on throughout the weekend.

On Saturday, June 6th, the parade and opening ceremonies will take place at the historic Findlay Market, featuring representatives of area German-American societies, as well as the German heritage of the Market. There will also be plenty of performances by German dance and music groups.

Then on Sunday, June 7, you can enjoy the fine food and beverage and German music at the Hofbräuhaus. The German-American Citizens League will offer hourly raffle prizes throughout the day, and a grand raffle at 5:30 P.M. Parking is free and there’s no charge for admission.

Festivities will run on both days from 11am to 11pm. German Day Weekend serves as a fundraiser for the German Heritage Museum. For more information contact Marge Poole at (513) 351-3185 or at mpoole@cinci.rr.com.

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"OTR"

The area of Over-the-Rhine is one of the most historical, unique, and diverse neighborhoods in Cincinnati.

During the 19th century, Over-the-Rhine was one of the most densely populated neighborhoods in the Midwest, if not the most densely populated. As the center of German life in Cincinnati, there were more than 50 breweries in the neighborhood alone.

Recent attempts have been made to revitalize Over-the-Rhine, starting with 12th and Vine Streets immediately outside downtown. The redevelopment project, called the Gateway Quarter, has been largely successful in its attempts to attract empty-nesters and young professionals into the neighborhood. The Over-the-Rhine Foundation works to protect OTR’s endangered historic fabric as well as promote this redevelopment and growth.

“OTR” is a short film about this neighborhood and it’s unique history. The film tells the history of the area and what makes it unique through interviews with residents and supporters.

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Burger Beer back in the ‘Nati

The Hudepohl-Schoenling Brewing Co. is on a roll lately. Hot off of their Little Kings re-branding, they are now about the bring back one of Cincinnati’s most fabled beers.

On Friday, May 29th Burger Beer will be relaunched at the Cincinnati Reds Hall of Fame and Museum. The event will go from 6pm to 11pm (short presentation at 7pm) with the first 600 paid admissions ($10) will receive a FREE commemorative Burger Classic Beer Relaunch Celebration/Crosley Field Remembered retro t-shirt.

At the event fans will be able to visit the “Crosley Field Remembered” special exhibit as well as the other permanent exhibits throughout the Reds Hall of Fame and Museum, enjoy some Burger Beer and watch the away Reds game (vs. Milwaukee) in the Palace of the Fans Theater beginning at 7pm.

The relaunching will bring back both Burger Classic Beer and Burger Light Beer. The beers will be available throughout Ohio, Kentucky and Indiana for around $5.99 per twelve pack of cans and are considered full-flavored yet light-bodied American styled pilsner beers.

History:
Greg Hardman, president of Hudepohl-Schoenling Brewing Company, has been working aggressively to restore the great Cincinnati beer brands that once made the area known world-wide for its brewing heritage.

Part of that heritage is Burger Beer which was first established in 1880 with the Burger family’s malting business. The family began brewing their own beers in 1934 following the repeal of prohibition and was one of the first brewers in the nation, and first in Cincinnati, to can its beer. Then during World War II, Burger was one of only a handful of brewers selected by the government to supply camouflaged cans of Burger beer to military personnel throughout the world.

Burger Beer was also famous for its marketing slogan, “Vas You Efer in Zinzinnati?” that played off the fondness for Cincinnati’s German Heritage, and was a nationwide hit.

One of the most significant parts of Burger’s past is its relationship with the Reds organization. During the days of Crosley Field legendary Reds broadcaster, Waite Hoyt, during the nearly quarter century that Burger Beer sponsored the Reds radio broadcasts. Hoyt would frequently plug the local beer and would refer to home runs, hit as Crosley, as being destined for the outer reaches of “Burgerville.”

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A Journey In Every Bottle

In case you haven’t seen Christian Moerlein’s new television commercial here it is for you. The 31 second TV spot will be shown throughout the Cincinnati market over the summer. It is yet another sign of the rebirth of the beer brewing industry here in Cincinnati. Thanks Greg for investing in Cincinnati and bringing back some of our proud German history.