Johannesburg Tops at Spar Bierfest 2015

TOPS AT SPAR Bierfest in association with Tsogo Sun, Jägermeister, Gearhouse, Dryver, Good Fellas and Jiguja will be housed inside a 4 000-seater Bavarian Brauhaus, festooned with festival décor direct from München, and will rock beer-lovers, ale aficionados and fun-loving revelers in a host of sessions over two weekends (Fri, 9^th October – Sun, 11^th October and Fri, 16 ^th – Sat, 17 ^thOctober) at Montecasino’s Outdoor Event Area.

Take our word on this one; you won’t want to miss this German-inspired party! Fetching frauleins in dirndl skirts will greet you with a smile, a live oompah band will blow your blues away, and you’ll raise your stein glass to the start of another year’s legendary festival of bier, as you enjoy a great line-up of artists and bands for this year's celebration of the suds.

Hosted by The ‘Mayor of Munich’, much-loved local comedian, and actor Brendan Murray, this year’s hotly anticipated Bierfest activities include the ‘Tapping of the Keg’, ‘Best-Dressed,’ and ‘Mass-Heben’ (stein lifting) – all set to the stonking tunes of SA’s best-loved party band, Me and Mr. Brown.

Presenting partner and specialty beer brand No. 3 Fransen Street will also be presenting their three small batch brands - a Cream Ale, a pert Irish Red Ale and a traditional Krystal Weiss – plus long-time favourite: a limited edition Bavarian-styled ale, specially named the Royal Bavaria Oktoberfest Bier.

Backed by the expertise of their master brewers, No. 3 Fransen Street is tempting ale-loving consumers to discover new beer experiences by enjoying a wider variety of beer styles. These master brewers will be available to enlighten beer-curious attendees with a veritable flood of insider info and anecdotes at Bierfest’s “Braumeister Ecke” – a.k.a Brewmaster’s Corner.

Offering value for money and an all-round entertainment spectacle, TOPS at SPAR Bierfest has fast established itself as a not-to-be-missed annual event that couldn’t be easier to organise for a garrulous gatherings of friends or colleagues as Bierfest offers a broad variety of specially  ‘crafted’ packages (including pre-booked tables, delicious Bavarian-style meals and costume hire) ensure all the preparation is arranged before you arrive at your table.

#DrinkSmart, TOPS AT SPAR Bierfest’s responsible drinking programme spearheaded by Tops at Spar’s mobile phone app DRYVER, in association with Good Fellas, Uber, Becks Non-Alcoholic and JIGUJA detox drink, proudly provides Bierfest patrons with a broad range of safe and affordable choices to drink responsibly and get home safely, these include rehydration stations, Good Fellas memberships and the Designated Driver Rewards Programme.

Montecasino Bierfest Sessions:

9^th – 11^th October

• Fri  9th Oct: 6pm - 11pm
• Sat 10th Oct: 11am - 4pm
• Sat 10th Oct: 6pm - 11pm
• Sun 11th Oct: 12pm - 5pm

16^th – 17^th October

• Fri 16th Oct: 6pm - 11pm
• Sat 17th Oct: 11am - 4pm
• Sat 17th Oct: 6pm - 11pm

 

Ticketing information:

The Braumeister Package: R875 (excl. VAT) Includes:

• Premium 3-course traditional Bavarian Meal
• VIP seating
• Dedicated Fraulein to your table
• Complimentary premium bar (Limited)
• Premium costume accessories
• Complimentary 1L Bierfest stein (1 per person)
• Complimentary can of JIGUJA Detox Drink
• Glamcam photo

The Brauhaus Package: R445 (excl. VAT) per person. Includes:

• Traditional 2-course Bavarian Meal
• Complimentary Bar (Limited)
• Costume accessories
• Glamcam Photo
• Complimentary can of JIGUJA Detox Drink

Über Bier Hall DAY TIME ticket: R195 per person. Includes:

• Entrance to the event
• 1 complimentary 500ml bier
• His / her apron
• Free bier tasting
• Free can of JIGUJA detox drink
• Glamcam photo

 

Über Bier Hall NIGHT TIME ticket: R215 per person. Includes:

• Entrance to the event
• 1 complimentary 500ml bier
• His / her apron
• Free bier tasting
• Free can of JIGUJA detox drink
• Glamcam photo

OPTION 5: Standard Bier Hall DAY TIME ticket: R125 per person. Includes:

• Entrance to the event
• Free bier tasting

OPTION 6: Standard Bier Hall NIGHT TIME ticket: R140 per person. Includes:

• Entrance to the event
• Free bier tasting

There will be an additional R20 at-door price. All purchases at Bierfest are made using “crowns”. Crowns are available in denominations of R30 and purchased in packs of 5 (value R150). Crowns are NON-REFUNDABLE.

All packages can be booked through the official Tops at Spar Bierfest website www.bierfest.co.za or through the event’s Facebook page, SA Bierfest.

The event is not open to visitors under the age of 18.