NBL LAUNCHES 55th HANSA DRAUGHT OKTOBERFEST
On 26 September 2013, Namibia Breweries Limited (NBL) - in conjunction with SKW - launched the 55th Hansa Draught Oktoberfest that will take place in Windhoek on the 25th and 26th October 2013.
Norbert Wurm, member of the Oktoberfest organizing committee: "The Oktoberfest was officially opened for the 180th time in Münich last Saturday, 21 September, and our Brew Master, Christian Meuller was fortunate enough to attend this special moment. Here in Namibia the festival is now in its 55th year - that is a 'Schnappszahl' in German and not only is it a lucky number, but also gives testament to the success of this event over the years. Our Oktoberfest draws people from all walks of life across the globe and we are extremely proud to see how popular it has become. This is the 3rd year that NBL and SKW have partnered to bring you this great event that has grown by leaps and bounds - from about 1,000 guests in 2010 to a staggering 5,000 guests in 2013! We expect this number to grow even further, as our Fest gains more popularity." Wurm continued to say that while the Oktoberfest has its roots in Münich - it is the Kirchdorfer that brings the unique Bavarian passion to the Namibian Hansa Draught Oktoberfest. "What makes the Namibian Oktoberfest special is our unique mix of this tradition with our Namibian passion and heritage, our great Namibian people and of course, our quality Namibian beers and cuisine", said Wurm.
In addition, a special limited-edition 5L take-home keg - that would guarantee a freshly-poured Hansa Draught on tap at home - was also launched as part of the popular Hansa Draught Oktoberfest.
NBL Manager: Sponsorships & Events, Ian Stevenson said: "While we have a great range of excellent beer that is brewed here at NBL, I will be presumptuous enough to say that a freshly poured Hansa Draught on tap is the best drinking beer in our stable. It is not only the beer that is so great, but also the fantastic experience of being served this special pour that creates the memorable occasion for friends to always recall and remember. We are therefore pleased to offer you the opportunity of being able to recreate this experience at home where you can entertain your mates and treat them to something similar. As such, we are launching a special limited edition keg tying in to this year's 3rd NBL/SKW Oktoberfest. Being the 3rd year, we have only made 3000 kegs and as such, the design will never be repeated. It is therefore a true collector's item."
Stevenson advised consumers to look out for a scratch-off sticker on the keg on which there is a unique code underneath the scratch-off section. "Consumers can enter the competition by sms'ing the unique code to the number quoted on the keg. You stand a chance of winning various prizes of which the main prize is your very own home-dispensing unit!"
Namibia Breweries Limited also advised that apart from the great competition, consumers are encouraged to follow the activity calendar by visiting the Facebook page at www.facebook.com/OktoberfestNamibia or visit the hansadraught.com site where consumers can enter into the competition to stand a chance of winning this magnificent 5L keg and free tickets to the Oktoberfest.