Starkbierfest

Phil enjoying his first Starkbier

In general we try to participate in as many German traditions as we can. Since our friend Phil was here visiting from Australia it was the perfect reason to once again go to Starkbierfest. Starkbier is the heavy, dark, Lenten beer that the monks drink.  It's more of everything, alcohol, calories, color, taste.

We of course had a fun evening, it's always a great time at Löwenbrau Keller.  My friend Charlotte and I also "competed" in the Ms Starkbier Contest just for fun. Charlotte won third place and even though I asked not to stand next to her; seriously, LOOK at her! I still did, so really I didn't stand a chance. But it was funny to participate.