"With its lack of lederhosen and gigantic beer tents, Berlin’s beer festival is not quite Munich’s Oktoberfest, but it does have its own charms. For one, it takes place on the city’s historic Soviet boulevard Karl Marx Allee, which is unique in itself, and with over 2,000 types of beer (German and international), it draws a heady mix of locals, hipsters, and international beer fans from around the world. It also takes place in August, making it an amenable addition to the summer’s abundant open-air and late-night offerings.When: August" - MATADOR_NETWORK