#oktoberfests

A long time ago back in college, my high school friends and I thought of a cool way to celebrate the October and November birthday babies. We would throw one big birthday bash one weekend in October. It would be held at my childhood home and start around noontime until the wee hours of the next day. There would be lots of food, potluck style. And since we were all turning 18 that time, it was…

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In a Starr Hill Brewery first, we partied with friends from around Charlottesville and beyond for an incredible Oktoberfest event at the Tap Room – and man, what a great time!

The brewery transformed into a true Beer Hall complete with long tables and mug brimming with some special releases of our German-style beers, including the return of Festie Oktoberfest Lager, Smoke Out Rauchbier and the new Helles Bock.

In an epic culinary throwdown, a trio of local chefs competed for top Oktoberfest dish using locally sourced pork products from The Rock Barn, including Brookville Restaurant‘s Chef Harrison Keevil with a traditional Bavarian Bratwurst and Kardinal Beer Hall‘s Chef Thomas Leroy with Kardinal Kuriwurst. Congratulations to Chef Curtis Shaver of Hamiltons' at First & Main / Sandwich Lab for winning with their delicious Cider Brat & pretzel spaetzle!

Basically Blue and Jon Spear Band both kicked out the jams with some searing, funky blues tunes.

A big thanks to the restaurants, bands and everyone else for coming out! Here's some photos below to remember a great day of crafting great times. We can't wait ...read more

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2 days of Oktoberfest celebration returns to Center of the Universe Brewing Co. on September 12th and 13th! This free event is open to all (21 to drink of course) and will feature live music, German Faire, and beers!

Day 1

Saturday, September 12th

1:00pm – 9:00pm

Set up the gigantic tent with be a beer garden, live music, and of course those delicious German dishes. Liter Steins will be on sale to fill up as well as a more traditional American pint glass. The live music will be streaming out of a 12 person German inspired band called The Sauerkrauts! Sing and dance along as their high energy voices and horns will be booming inside. Bratwursts, strudel, and pretzels are just a taste of the delicious cuisine being offered. Yes, families and leashed dogs are welcome. No, of course there is no cover charge. All events here at the brewery are free to attend. Thats how we roll.

Day 2

Sunday, September 13th

12:00pm – 8:00pm

Yes, we will be partying all the way through Sunday. In conjunction with our traditional Oktoberfest, Sunday will also bring the return to “Das Bier Run.” This 4 person team ...read more

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The leaves are falling, the days grow shorter, and jackets emerge from moth-ridden closets. We've run through a couple of ... ...read more

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i was really scared to send this to mysef