Binny's Blog

Oktoberfest beers arrive earlier and earlier every year, get the jump on them before they're all gone.

Lace up your dirndl, grab your liter glass and bask in the Gemütlichkeit of Oktoberfest 2024.

Whether you're longing for a bygone summer or barreling headlong into fall, Oktoberfest is a time to celebrate. Bridge the seasons with this recipe for Sauerbraten.

Malty beers and meat sticks, it must be Oktoberfest. This week on Barrel to Bottle we're blind-tasting twelve Oktoberfest Märzens and sampling some delicious meat sticks from Pat's favorite butcher.

Valentine's Day is just around the corner. Here are our wine suggestions for a gift or to share and savor with your beloved on Valentine's Day.

Brats, sauerkraut, pretzels and mustard...you've had all those for Oktoberfest but what about rouladen? Try out the Demo Kitchen's recipe for this thin layers of beef smothered in rich brown gravy. Prost!

Ease your transition into Autumn with this recipe for roasted corn chowder with lobster. It pairs great with chardonnay or a Belgian Tripel.

Binny’s Demo Kitchen’s delicious and easy recipe for Obatzda, the Bavarian beer and cheese spread served at Oktoberfest. It’s made with Hefeweizen, Marzen, or the German beer of your choosing. It is also great with Gewurztraminer, fruity German Pinot Noir or even Kirshwasser.

Chardonnay is a versatile grape that can be grown almost anywhere by almost anyone. That means you can coax a wide variety flavors out of the grape. 

You might  think that all Oktoberfest beers are the same, but Roger is here to show you that's not the case.