BISMARCK, ND ( KXNET ) — Oktoberfest originally began in 1810 as a celebration of the marriage between Princess Therese von Sachsen-Hildburghausen and Louis 1 of Bavaria… but nowadays, it serves more as a celebration of all things alcoholic. During the yearly festival in Munich, beer fanatics from around the world descend on the city for two weeks of games, music, dancing, and plenty of drinks.
Unfortunately, the distance and cost of a trip to Germany keep many from participating in the main festivities themselves… but plenty of smaller celebrations have broken out across the world for those who want to enjoy Oktoberfest from the comfort of their communities, including right here in North Dakota. On Saturday, October 5th, one such group — the Muddy River Mashers — brought the event to Bismarck with a bevy of homemade brews.
The Muddy River Mashers Homebrew Club was founded in 2008, and shortly after its inception, members decided they wanted to share their creations with other beer enthusiasts. This led to their first Oktoberfest event the following year…