Immerse yourself in the most enticing beer festivals worldwide

Have you ever imagined indulging in the intoxicating feeling of the finest beers worldwide; or meeting, mingling, and sharing your beer preferences?

Let's start planning to attend the world's largest beer festivals in 2014 to experience them firsthand. These annual beer festivals around the world always receive attention and attract thousands of participants. They are not just gatherings for beer enthusiasts but also embody the rich cultural and unique culinary aspects of each country.

Mondial de la Bière – Canada, from June 11 to 15

Canada's largest beer festival spans over 5 days, annually attracting over 100,000 visitors and featuring more than 120 domestic and international breweries. Attendees can enjoy special traditional brews of the country along with gourmet grilled dishes made from deer, elk, wild boar, or even kangaroo.

International Beer Festival - Qingdao, China, from August 9 to 24

Thanh Dao town, known as the “Munich of China,” will host Asia's largest beer festival. Formerly under German rule, the town still boasts numerous traditional German breweries. Every year, renowned breweries from around the world flock to the beautiful beaches of Thanh Dao town, creating a vibrant festival atmosphere. Parades, beer drinking competitions, and karaoke sessions also contribute to the diverse and lively festival activities.

Great British Beer – UK, from August 12 to 16

Get ready for the UK's most captivating and largest beer festival organized by the Campaign for Real Ale, a consumer advocacy group for beverage consumers in the UK and a founding member of the European Beer Consumers' Union (EBCU). About 350 breweries from the UK and other countries in the region are expected to participate, serving around 50,000 attendees. This year's festival will feature a “Hat day,” so don't forget to bring your finest watermelon hat.

The Belgian Beer Weekend – Belgium, from September 5 to 7

At the festival, guests can enjoy Chimay and Hoegaarden, world-famous Belgian beers, and at least 350 other local beers from over 50 breweries in the region. The festival, organized by the Belgian Brewers Association, lasts for 3 days. They boldly pride themselves on the significant global influence of Belgian beers.

Oktoberfest – Germany, from September 20 to October 5

Oktoberfest is considered the world's most famous and largest beer festival, attracting around 6 million attendees annually. It began in 1810 as a folk festival celebrating the wedding of Prince Ludwig and Princess Therese of Saxe-Hildburghausen.

In reality, only 6 traditional breweries are allowed to sell beer at the festival. Festival-goers often don traditional attire to immerse themselves in the lively and spirited beer-drinking atmosphere here. However, the beer served at the festival has an alcohol content of about 6% ABV. If you drink too much, you'll be affectionately called a 'Bierleiche' - beer corpse by the locals.

Pilsner Fest – Czech Republic, October 4

Pilsner is known as a traditional beer over 200 years old famous in the Czech Republic. The Pilsner Fest beer festival is held on these two days every year, attracting thousands of participants. The flagship beer at the festival, this Pilsner originally produced exclusively in the city, is now known worldwide for its health benefits.

According to Dan Tri

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