German Beer Night 2016

Presenting Donation

2016 German Oktoberfest


Hosted by Colonel (GS) Joachim W. Bohn

Bundeswehrkommando USA and Kanada

(German Armed Forces Command, United States and Canada)

Enjoy German Tradition, Music, Food and Beverages,

Entertainment by
- German Air Force Band “Erfurt”,
- Ooompah Band "Alte Kameraden"
- “Alt-Washingtonia” Schuhplattler Dancers

Luftwaffenmusikkorps Erfurt - German Beer Night

Luftwaffenmusikkorps Erfurt Founded 15 March 1991 Established as Army Band 70, later Military District Band III About 50 person symphonic band giving benefit concerts or accompanied vows musically as a musical ambassador of the German Armed Forces both in Germany and abroad.

Oompah Band “Alte Kameraden”

The "Alte Kameraden" is the German Band unit of the City of Fairfax Band. The "Old Comrades" have introduced American audiences to the lush, spirited festmusik played by Bavarian bands since 1977. The ensemble is an authentic blaskapelle wind band that performs music of the alpine village bands.

Pete Hesse - German Beer Night 2016

In 1995, the "Alte Kameraden" became the first American band to be selected for membership in the Musikbund von Ober-und Niederbayern (MON)—Bavaria's regional band association. Two years later, the "Alte Kameraden" was inducted into the Deutsche Gesellschaft für Militärmusik, Germany's honor society for military band music. The Fairfax band was presented with the Federal Republic of Germany's German-American Friendship Award in 1990, and recently the ensemble was honored with with a Certificate of Merit by the United German-American Committee of the USA.

The "Alte Kameraden" make over 50 appearances each year, for community events, German-American clubs, and octoberfests. They have entertained spectators at World Cup soccer matches at RFK Stadium and FedEx Field in the Washington area, and performed aboard the Gorch Fock, Germany's tall ship, in Baltimore's Inner Harbor.

In 2007, the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors, presented the Alte Kameraden with a special commendation on the occasion of their 30th anniversary.

“Alt-Washingtonia” Schuhplattler Dancers

Original Bavarian Dance Club of Washington DC
"Serving as a link with the old homeland by preserving and sharing Alpine customs and traditions in the new world"

Food and Drinks

Paulaner Oktoberfest Bier

In addition to the entertainment, the food and drinks were delicious.  This year the beverages was Paulaner Oktoberfest Bier

#149 Zythos IPA

MoreBeer's Hopunion's Zythos IPA.  Hopunion is one of the main suppliers of hops in the Craft Brewing industry.  Zythos is a new "IPA style" hop blend created to optimize and exceed the aroma characteristics of the traditional, and sometimes hard to get, IPA hops. Hopunion had a team of professional hop sniffers blending combinations of hops. The interesting thing about blending hops is like blending wine - the blend actually ends up being different than the sum of the parts. Pretty cool.¹

Fermentables
Amt	Name	IBUs
8.0 oz	Cara-Pils/Dextrine (2.0 SRM)
8.0 oz	Caramel/Crystal Malt - 20L (20.0 SRM)
1 lbs	DME Golden Light (Briess) (4.0 SRM)
9 lbs	Extra Light (1.9 SRM)
6.60 oz	Malto-Dextrine (Boil 60.0 mins)
Hop Schedule
1.00 oz	Zythos [10.90 %] - Boil 60.0 min	35.0
1.00 oz	Zythos [10.90 %] - Boil 45.0 min	32.1
1.00 oz	Zythos [10.90 %] - Boil 20.0 min	21.2
1.00 oz	Zythos [10.90 %] - Boil 6.0 min	8.2
2.00 oz	Zythos [10.90 %] - Boil 1.0 min	3.0
2.00 oz	Zythos [10.90 %] - Dry Hop 7.0 Days
Yeast
2.0 pkg	California Ale (White Labs #WLP001) [35.49 ml]

German Beer Night 2015

2015 German Beer Night Letter

Entertainment from 2015

German Army Band Hannover (Heeresmusikkorps Hannover)

Established 1 July 1956 as Musikkorps II A, later Army Band 1; associated with the 1st Panzer Division

Oompah Band “Alte Kameraden”

99 Luftballons 

The "Alte Kameraden" is the German Band unit of the City of Fairfax Band. The "Old Comrades" have introduced American audiences to the lush, spirited festmusik played by Bavarian bands since 1977. The ensemble is an authentic blaskapelle wind band that performs music of the alpine village bands.

"Alt-Washingtonia" Schuhplattler Dancers

Original Bavarian Dance Club of Washington DC
"Serving as a link with the old homeland by preserving and sharing Alpine customs and traditions in the new world"

Grand Cru Pinot Grigio Heritage Estates

I decided to make a jump into wine.  This was probably on par with many of the wines that are consumed at neighborhood events.  It has a good nose but a little thin on the body.

Grand Cru brings together the advantages of varietal grape juice, with the convenience and value of a 10-litre, 4-week wine kit. From the first swirl to the final sip, you will surely discover a style to suit your individual taste.

 A typical dry Pinot Grigio style, this wine boasts aromas of tart green apple with crisp citrus and honey flavours. This wine is dry with overtones of green melon leading to a crisp, clean finish. A bouquet of honey and herbs completes the experience.

WEEKS	4
VARIETAL	Pinot Grigio
SWEETNESS	Dry
OAK	Unoaked
BODY	Ligh

Wine Kit Price Ranges

Below is a table from multiple sources that I put together to get an idea of the different levels of wine kits.  

Range	Price	Brands	Comments
Value	$60-78	Heritage Estates Grand Cru Vintners Reserve
Midrange	$85-95	Cellarcraft Sterling Grand Cru International World Vineyard
Premium	$125-133	Cru Select Selection
Ultra Premium	$165-170	Cellarcraft Showcase Eclipse

Some Additional Resournes for choosing Wine Kits

2007 Top Win Kits

Choosing a Wine Kit

Selection

German Beer Night 2014

German Beer Night Kickoff

This was a lot of fun.  This event typically sells out every year and was cancelled last year due to the Navy Yard shooting, a year ago yesterday.
We attended with the Dulles Airport Rotary where the base's commanding officer, Brigadier General Hasso Koertge, is a member.   He is the Commanding General of German Armed Forces Command for the United States and Canada.  Past invite

Time
Gates open at 6pm

Location
German Armed Forces Command
Traffic and Transportation Division
23745 Autopilot Drive, Dulles, VA 20166

Admission
IMPORTANT: For admittance to the German Beer Night please bring the confirmation letter and a government issued ID! (for self and guest)
NO ADMITTANCE WITHOUT CONFIRMATION LETTER AND ID!

Attire
Everything from Dirndl and Lederhosen to Jeans and T-Shits. I am probably just going for Jeans and a polo.  Imagine that.

Food is included with your admission as is the beer.

Money if you want to buy souvenir: hat, mug, etc.

A little information about the Reston Headquarters.
http://issuu.com/restonassociation/docs/reston_fall_2011/45

Photos from Past Events
2009 - http://flickrhivemind.net/Tags/dulles,oktoberfest/Interesting
2009 - http://doenerusa.blogspot.com/2009/09/german-army-beerfest-2009.html
2009 - https://www.flickr.com/photos/9139017@N05/sets/72157622329009655/
2010 - https://www.flickr.com/photos/9139017@N05/sets/72157625169188652/
2014 - http://fjsna.org/_photos/61/gallery_061.htm

Videos from past events

Anvil Player
2009 - German Beer Night at Dulles Oktoberfest