{"id":42072,"date":"2017-10-04T22:00:14","date_gmt":"2017-10-05T04:00:14","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.thelocalvoice.net\/oxford\/?p=42072"},"modified":"2017-10-04T16:10:07","modified_gmt":"2017-10-04T22:10:07","slug":"the-oxford-growler-throwing-third-annual-brat-oberfest","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.thelocalvoice.net\/oxford\/the-oxford-growler-throwing-third-annual-brat-oberfest\/","title":{"rendered":"The Oxford Growler Throwing Third Annual Brat-Oberfest"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">The Growler is gearing up to celebrate the third annual Brat-Oberfest featuring 10 Oktoberfest beers, drink specials, german potato salad, contests and more on October 8. General Manager, Andy Douglas, spoke with us about what to expect from this year&#8217;s celebration.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">&#8220;We&#8217;re gonna have a beer stein holding contest with a full liter, costume contest for best dressed in the Oktoberfest tradition, a lot of fun goofy things with plenty of swag being given away,&#8221; said Douglas.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.thelocalvoice.net\/oxford\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/grolwer-pumpkin.jpg\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-42082\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.thelocalvoice.net\/oxford\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/grolwer-pumpkin.jpg?resize=400%2C400\" alt=\"\" width=\"400\" height=\"400\" \/><\/a>A regional search for a traditional oompah band did not yield any results, but Andrew Bryant of Water Liars will be bringing his Accordion to entertain attendees while they enjoy the special menu.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">&#8220;We&#8217;ll have home cooked bratwurst,&#8221; said Douglas. &#8220;Lauren who runs Sweet and Sour down in Jackson [Mississippi] makes her own sour krout and seeded fermented mustard. I&#8217;ll be making german potato salad which has no mayo and is just wonderful.&#8221;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Attendees can order the special for $15 which includes a brat plate, stein, and your first pint. All Oktoberfest beers will be priced at $4 as well.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">&#8220;We have three different types [of mugs],&#8221; said Douglas. &#8220;Everything&#8217;s pint-sized. We&#8217;ll probably give away some of the big giant steins. We&#8217;ve got some steins from last year that we&#8217;ll either sell or give away.&#8221;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">The festivities will also act as a celebration marking The Growler&#8217;s new ownership.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">&#8220;Krisi Allen, who use to be the general manager, she actually bought the place on October 1 so we&#8217;re celebrating new ownership on Brat-Oberfest,&#8221; said Douglas. &#8220;It&#8217;s her, her fiance, and brother-in-law that bought it.&#8221;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">The outdoor area will have its perimeter extended to the western edge for the event to allow as many Brat-Oberfest goers to enjoy the weather as possible.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">&#8220;We can fit about 30 people outside when we extend the fence,&#8221; said Douglas. &#8220;It&#8217;s going to be a lot of fun. 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