Oktoberfest has begun. The 217 year old festival comes with many quirky traditions. For example, the beer must be authentic Munich brew, and therefore the beer of only six breweries is allowed to be served. These breweries are known as 'The Big Six'. Each year, the mayor of Munich taps a barrel of beer to signify that Oktoberfest has officially begun. The number of hammer strokes required to drive in the tap has become a fascination for Bavarians, with some even placing bets. Currently Christian Ude and Dieter Reiter hold the record: 2 strokes. In 1950, then Mayor Thomas Wimmer apparently took 19 strokes to drive in the tap. Perhaps he'd been sampling the beer beforehand...
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