Quick, pull up your loferls and dust-off your dirndl or lederhosen. Don’t miss out on the chance to share a foaming stein of Festbier for Oktoberfest. As this celebration continues to grow in popularity, the discerning beer fan will search for a genuine German experience. The home of Benediktiner beer is in the idyllic town of Ettal, in Bavaria. In the fresh mountain air, 877 metres above sea level, the Benedictine monks have lived, worked and prayed at the Ettal Abbey for more than 600 years. They make time to take in all the good that’s around them, and have the utmost care and respect in all of their actions. Their values don’t just determine the lifestyle of the Benedictine monks, they also influence their style of brewing. The wheat beers originally produced by the Benedictine family based at the Ettal Abbey are connected to this tradition. They are now brewed in partnership with Bitburger, following those original Benedictine recipes and using a special brewing yeast from the village of Ettal. Prost!