GERMAN GRUB
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A type of sausage

What are bratwurst?

100
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What is the legal drinking age in Germany? (for consumption of wine and beer)
100

The city of the birth place of Oktoberfest

What is Munich?

100

What the traditional Oktoberfest costume is called

What is Trachten, Lederhosen or Dirndl? 

100

A German motorway which has no general speed limit

What is an autobahn?

200

A flour and yeast based pastry or cracker

What is a pretzel?
200
Number of Oktoberfest breweries
What is six?
200

“O’zapft is!”—the mayor’s cry at the start of Oktoberfest—translates to this short English phrase.

What is “It is tapped?”

200

The month when the traditional beer called "Märzen" is brewed in preparation of Oktoberfest

What is March?

200

It is a team defensive play in football in which the defensive sends more players than the offense can block

What is a blitz?

300

A thin slice of meat, typically pounded to tenderize it, then breaded with flour, egg, and breadcrumbs, and pan-fried until crispy  

What is Schnitzel? 

300

Liters of beer consumed during the 2024 Oktoberfest

What is 7 million?

300

The event that the first ever Oktoberfest evolved from

What is a wedding?

300

The month that Oktoberfest officially commences

What is September?

300

A dog breed, literally meaning badger dog

What is a daschund?

400

This vinegared cabbage dish is a staple side at Oktoberfest, balancing out the rich meats and beers.

What is sauerkraut? 

400

World record (men's) for most Bier steins carried at once 

What are 29 full Bier steins (about 154 pounds)?

400

Date of first Oktoberfest

What is October 12, 1810? 

400

The traditional German toast heard often at Oktoberfest, which means "to your health!"

What is "PROST!"?

400

A ring cake literally meaning "gathering cake"

What is a Bundt cake?

500

A filled pastry

What is a strudel?

500

In addition to beer, festivalgoers can also enjoy this popular non-alcoholic alternative, often served in giant mugs too.

What is apple cider or lemon soda (Radler)?

500

The very first Oktoberfest honored the marriage of Bavaria’s Crown Prince Ludwig to this princess.

Who is Princess Therese?

500

During Oktoberfest, locals often gather to sing this famous tune about a young man from the mountains who “knows what life is worth.”

What is “Country Roads” by John Denver (a modern Oktoberfest favorite)?

500

The leftover beer in your glass

What is noagerl?

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