Enjoy a taste of Germany with a very special tasting of German beer, including limited seasonal specialties, German sausage, potato salad, and pretzels. Explore the history behind each offered brew, socialize and network with like-minded beer aficionados and connoisseurs while listening to traditional German music. Learn about the long history of Germans in the United States, their significant contributions (which go well beyond beer and bratwurst!) and the strong connection that exists between the two countries.
As you enjoy your evening, enjoy a selection of German beer.
(Please note that as we refine the event, we may change or make substitutions to the beer selections listed below.)
Light German Lager (a traditional Helles in German)
Dark German Lager (Dunkles)
Hefeweissbier
Stiegl Bier (this is an Austrian brewery from Salzburg, which used to be part of Germany until 1806)
And for comparison, a German-American Lager, such as Yuengling
Seasonal and premium beers (VIP Guests: 6:30 PM-7:15 PM)
(We may make substitutions, based on availability)
Kloster Andechs Vollbier
Weihenstephaner Korbinian and Vitus
Schloss Eggenberg (Austrian)
Köstritzer Schwarzbier, one of the oldest breweries of black beer founded in 1543 Ayinger
German Music Duo: Liab' und Schneid
Liab’ und Schneid is the Mid-Atlantic’s premier duo for authentic German Alpine Music (echte Volksmusik), the traditional entertainment and dance music of the mountains of Austria, Switzerland, Bavaria, and South Tyrol. Our mission is to bring you the most authentic Alpine music you'll hear on this side of the Atlantic, with the most diverse range of instruments (as well as vocals), in the most fun way possible.
The key to Liab' und Schneid's success: bringing you the energy of the music Alpine “locals” listen and dance to, spiced up with some Oberkrainer classics and timeless hits in the German Volksmusik tradition.
About the German American Heritage Museum
The German-American Heritage Museum of the USA opened in March 2010 and is Located on 6th Street NW in the heart of the old European-American section of Washington. The museum sits in what is now a thriving commercial neighborhood. Its mission is to preserve, highlight and promote the heritage of Americans of German-speaking ancestry, and their valuable contributions to the birth and development of the United States.