An Irishman walks into a bar and orders three glasses of Guiness, drinking them one at a time. Noticing this odd ritual, the bartender explains that the beer goes flat when poured and informs the man his beer would be much fresher if he ordered one glass at a time.

October-Fest takes place in Munich, Germany. But do not let the name mislead you: this year it will be officially opened on September 22 and will end on October 7. So now is the time to consider the option for a short beer trip to Europe.

