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Reviewed by Tony Sunderland for Readers' Favorite
Chris Harrison in Ein Prosit: A Practical Guide to Oktoberfest takes the reader on an adventure into the inner workings of the greatest beer festival in the world – the Munich Oktoberfest. Harrison makes it clear from the beginning that this book is no ordinary tour guide. Instead, he takes the reader on a journey into the social and cultural world of German beer drinking. The book is not only successful in describing the unique rules and etiquette required to get happily and possibly safely drunk at Oktoberfest, he also gives a great description of the various drinking tents and beers to the extent that you can almost taste the purity of the German made brews.
Ein Prosit: A Practical Guide to Oktoberfest is also unique in that Chris Harrison does not restrict discussion to only ‘beer related' facts. He also gives practical advice on how to communicate effectively, get back to your hotel safely, and what food to eat without disgracing yourself. He even shows how a drinker can identify if someone is single or married. This information gives a new twist on the idea of ‘tying the knot.' Conversely, I think the book may have overdone some of the advice on fashion and shoe sizes. However, this does not detract from the general purpose and theme of the guide. I can easily recommend this book to anyone wishing to enjoy some great German beer and engage with the community spirit that makes this festival one of the world’s ‘must-do’ events.
