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Oktoberfest Video of Half‑Full Maßkrüge Fuels Outrage Over Record Beer Prices

Users question value as operators cite higher costs.

Overview

  • An Instagram clip shows a Wiesn server handling several Maßkrüge that appear only half filled, with one report naming the waitress and another crediting a different account.
  • Commenters accuse tents of short‑pouring and excessive foam, using terms like “Schankbetrug,” while some also praise the demanding work of servers.
  • This year’s Maßbier is priced between about €14.50 and €15.80 across tents, a range that has crossed the €15 mark in many locations.
  • Industry voices, including DEHOGA Bayern’s Angela Inselkammer, point to higher costs for raw materials, energy and personnel, alongside what guests will accept, as key pricing factors.
  • Coverage notes broader affordability concerns for locals and families, and observes that many guests do not finish their Maß, a habit often discussed in the context of the Bavarian “Noargerl” tradition.