At the Oktoberfest in Munich there was a noticable drop in beer consumption. This year, the party lasted 17 days instead of the traditional 16. While last year 6.1 million liters of beer were served, this year the number was close to 6 million. Observers say that the volume of live music was brought down during certain hours of the day. When the music is not so loud, people tend to drink less and eat more. Remember that the next time you go to a watering hole. By the way, a liter is what my young friend is hoisting.
