Top Pick at Lidl: Wiesn-Tragerl

Lidl UK’s "Top Pick" this week is the Wiesn-Tragerl, priced at £24.99 (€30). Though marketed as "Octoberfest Beers," it’s not strictly an Oktoberfest pack. True Oktoberfest beer can only come from Munich breweries like Paulaner, Löwenbräu, Augustiner, and Hofbräu.

Other interesting beers in the pack include Kuchlbauer’s Gillamoosbier and Schneider Weisse’s Festweisse, both with historical connections to Munich. Schneider Weisse even had a Weißbier tent at the Oktoberfest before 1933, and the recipe for their Festweisse traces back to those times.

The remaining beers are from various Bavarian breweries like Wildbräu, Ettl, and Irlbach. While these aren't Oktoberfest beers, they offer a flavorful journey through Bavaria’s rich beer tradition.

The Wiesn-Tragerl, created by us, an Austrian beer gift company KALEA, is a seasonal, limited edition pack. It stands out from typical KALEA sets, featuring 0.5L bottles (instead of the usual 0.33L). The box comes with a tasting guide, helping you rate each of the 10 beers. It’s a fun way to compare festbiers, whether for a tasting session or just for some personal enjoyment.

Although the "Octoberfest Beers" label is more marketing than reality, this pack delivers a genuine Bavarian experience for anyone in the UK looking to enjoy traditional festbiers. It's a great option for a cozy evening at home, or a thoughtful gift for beer lovers.

Quick Rundown of the Wiesn-Tragerl:

10 Bavarian fest beers, all in 0.5L bottles
Limited edition, available seasonally
Comes with a tasting guide and rating sheet
Packaged in a sturdy, easy-to-carry box
Great for sharing or enjoying solo at your own Oktoberfest-style tasting!

Comments

Anne Jan • 4 Days ago

I've got one as a present i tried one yesterday it was very nice

Richie80 • 1 period_w_singular ago

There are some nice beers in the box but in general we need more German beers in the UK . We get alot of beers which sound Spanish etc but brewed in uk.. we suck at brewing. This box is worth the money

Steve G1INK • 1 period_w_singular ago

This was supposed to be 3 weeks ago in UK for "Taste of the Alps" week. They were a no show, but turned up today, 7th November, so I bought 2 boxes.

Bernie Gee • 1 period_w_singular ago

I have been waiting for this for years! No more flying with beer from the Erzgebirge as 'hand baggage'. Now, how about Czech black lagers.......Thank you Lidl (2 boxes bought)