Beer Lover’s Dream

Under a glorious late-summer sky Saturday, Mayor Christian Ude opened the 164th annual Oktoberfest in Munich, Germany, by tapping the first 53-gallon keg with three hefty swings. Tens of thousands of beer lovers descend on Munich each year during the 16-day extravaganza to enjoy the world’s biggest beer bash. This year’s brew has jumped to a record high, the equivalent of $6.15 for a quart-sized mug. Last year’s festival drew 6.9 million visitors.