DNAinfo.com New York Announces "Oktoberfest Brooklyn 2012"

NEW YORK, Sept. 21, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Beer-loving New Yorkers seeking Oktoberfest celebrations can turn to the city's leading neighborhood news source, DNAinfo.com New York, for a guide to this year's festivities throughout Brooklyn. With everything from pig roasts and stein-holding contests to craft-beer tasting festivals, the guide details a dizzying array of Oktoberfest party ideas. DNAinfo.com New York will also host four Brooklyn happy hour events during Oktoberfest that feature open bars, music and prizes.

DNAinfo.com New York's Oktoberfest coverage includes advice on where to find the most authentic celebrations, ideas for hosting a homebrewing party and tips on how to build the ultimate 12-pack of Oktoberfest beers.

"With its deep German roots and range of beer gardens, breweries and bars, Brooklyn is a perfect place to celebrate Oktoberfest," said Mike Ventura, managing editor of DNAinfo.com New York.  "Our neighborhood reporters have uncovered excellent spots to enjoy an Oktoberfest beer, as well as unique ways to celebrate, including touring the Brooklyn Spirits Trail."

Participating sponsors of the drinking guide are detailed at DNAinfo.com New York, and include:

• Brooklyn Stable, 486 Metropolitan Avenue, Brooklyn, 347-218-7600, www.brooklynstable.com
• Die Koelner Bierhalle, 84 St. Marks Place, Brooklyn, 347-227-7238, thekbh.com
• One Stop Beer Shop, 134 Kingsland Avenue, Brooklyn, 718-599-0128, onestopbeershopny.com
• The Emerson, 561 Myrtle Avenue, Brooklyn, 347-763-1310, www.theemersonbar.com
• The Gibson, 108 Bedford Avenue, Brooklyn, 718-387-6296, thegibsonnyc.com

Here is the link to more information about Oktoberfest in Brooklyn:  http://www.dnainfo.com/new-york/promotions/oktoberfest-brooklyn-2012. To obtain a printed version of the Drinking Guide, visit one of the participating sponsors.

About DNAinfo.com New York
DNAinfo.com New York (www.DNAinfo.com/New-York) is the city's leading neighborhood news source. We deliver up-to-the-minute reports on entertainment, education, politics, crime, sports, and dining. Our award-winning journalists find the stories – big or small – that matter most to New Yorkers. The inspiration, funding, and strategic vision for DNAinfo.com come from entrepreneur and Ameritrade (AMTD) founder Joe Ricketts.

SOURCE DNAinfo.com New York